The best excursions in Essen and nearby
Private and group tours in Essen with experienced guides in English. The cost of guided tours for May and June 2024 year starts from 6 €.
Attractions Essen
Essen is an old German city with beautiful castles and plenty of greenery. Previously there was an active coal mining operation, but now the city is a major business, commercial and cultural center. You can learn about its development history on a sightseeing tour with a guide.
Among the sights one can mention the largest coal mine – Zollverein with a ceramics museum, the Hugenpoet Castle built during the reign of Charles the Great, the Folkwang Museum with a rich collection of German romantic paintings. After visiting the museums, you can visit the Grugapark, which is filled with flower fragrances, or have a picnic on Baldeneysee Lake.