27 May
Photo: Carl de Canedido Sport, Nature and Tradition on the Ruhr Whoever strolls along the Ruhr or lets their gaze wander over the wide Ruhr valley immediately senses the special atmosphere of this landscape. A vibrant golf scene has developed between water, forests, and rolling hills, characterized by traditional clubs. Besides the Golf Club Heidhausen and the [...] Read More
14 March
Photo: Carl de Canedido. Padel tennis, internationally known as padel, is one of the fastest-growing racket sports in the world, a trend sport between tennis and squash. In the Ruhr metropolis of Essen, you can play padel directly at court Baldeneysee. The sport combines elements of tennis and squash, creating a particularly dynamic, accessible, and entertaining sporting experience. [...] Read More
12 March
Photo: Carl de Canedido. Elegance, precision, and tradition on the north bank. Fencing is one of the oldest sports in the world, uniquely combining tradition, technique, and physical fitness. Originally developed as the art of dueling, fencing has evolved into a highly modern competitive sport that demands concentration, reflexes, and tactical thinking. The three weapons – foil, [...] Read More
March 8
Photo: Carl de Canedido A sports trend that combines creativity and fitness. Hobby horsing may seem like a childhood game at first glance, but appearances are deceiving. Behind the act of riding a hobby horse lies a serious sport that combines and strengthens strength, endurance, coordination, and expressiveness. The movement originated in Finland and spread via social media [...] Read More
August 15
Photo: Carl de Canedido Movement, Nature, and New Perspectives The power of movement and the calming effect of nature – hiking and walking on the Baldeneysee combine both to create a true elixir of life. Those who venture outside will experience how regular exercise harmonizes body, mind, and soul. Hiking and walking [...] Read More
August 10
Photo: Jochen Tack Freedom, Fun and Fitness The Baldeneysee, with its rolling hills and nearly flat paths along the Ruhr River, is the perfect area for cycling. Whether by mountain bike, gravel bike, e-bike, road bike or touring bike – the routes around the Baldeneysee and the Ruhr Valley are diverse and varied. Cycling is so much more [...] Read More
23 July
Photo: Carl de Canedido. Eel, pike, zander, carp, and more. Fishing on a reservoir like the Baldeneysee in Essen can be a fascinating and challenging experience. Artificial bodies of water like reservoirs offer a diverse fish population and often breathtaking natural scenery, making fishing a special experience. Since the Baldeneysee is located in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) [...] Read More
22 July
Graphic | Photo: Carl de Canedido Get active on and around the water. The Baldeneysee reservoir in Essen, with its rolling hills, wooded banks, and historic buildings, is a magical place that captivates sports enthusiasts, those seeking tranquility, and people with other activity preferences. As the largest reservoir on the Ruhr River, it offers a vast body of water for countless activities [...] Read More
21 July
Photo: Jochen Tack Healthy gliding through nature Inline skating, also known as inline riding, is a dynamic and versatile sport that is relatively easy to learn and can be used both as a leisure activity and as training for endurance, balance, and strength. It combines fun, speed, and exercise in the fresh air – a perfect [...] Read More
18 May
Photo: Jochen Tack A tribute to water sports on the Baldeneysee. Rowing is a strength-endurance sport and was practiced in the Ruhr Valley even before the construction of the Baldeneysee. Essen's rowing clubs look back on a tradition of over a hundred years and enable sports enthusiasts to practice this sport on the Baldeneysee. During the winter months and in high water, rowing ergometers are available in the [...] Read More