Immerse yourself in the world of miners and visit what was once the largest and most powerful coal mine in the world, the Zollverein colliery in Essen. Marvel at Villa Hügel, the former home of the Krupp family, and visit a wide range of exhibitions at the Folkwang Museum in Essen, the Gasometer in Oberhausen or the German Football Museum in Dortmund. Take a stroll around the largest reservoir in the Ruhr, Lake Baldeney, or discover the Ruhr area by bike – there are around 1,200 kilometres of cycle paths to choose from.
Essen and the Ruhr area have a lot to offer. Here, impressive industrial culture meets expansive nature; museums, industrial monuments, parks and excursion destinations for the whole family invite you to visit.
