Photo: Bianca Killmann
Rest, relaxation and regattas
The regatta grandstand at Baldeneysee in Essen It is a historical icon and a popular meeting point for visitors to the Baldeneysees in Essen's Ruhr Valley. Together with the Regatta Tower The regatta grandstand forms an ensemble that has shaped the appearance of the north bank of the Baldeneysee since the 1930s. The tower and grandstand thus have a long and interesting history. Besides its distinctive appearance, the regatta grandstand plays an important role in the numerous sporting competitions held at the Baldeneysee. Furthermore, the grandstand offers ample space for visitors to the Baldeneysee and serves as a place for rest and relaxation.
Building from the 1930s
The regatta grandstand is almost as old as the Baldeneysee itself. Since the 1930s, it has provided seating for visitors to the Baldeneysee and the water sports competitions held there, such as sailing, rowing, and canoeing regattas. Together with the regatta tower, the Regattahaus, The grandstand forms a thematic unit with the regatta parking lot and the regatta course. The terraced, elongated structure is enclosed by a white-painted metal frame. Stairways provide access to the grandstand from both the parking lot and the lake side. Straight wooden benches without backrests offer space for rest and relaxation.
Functionality and modernity
Over the decades, the regatta grandstand has been repaired repeatedly in a simple manner. Railings and plaster have been painted, and the benches have been replaced. The grandstand is frequently targeted by vandals. Another major problem is people who don't dispose of trash and food scraps in the designated bins, but simply leave them on the ground. Regatta grandstand Leave it lying around. Due to the design of the grandstand, cleaning it the "morning after" is very time-consuming. Over the decades, the structure has apparently lost functionality and modernity. In any case, the city of Essen decided some time ago to comprehensively modernize the regatta grandstand.
