Werden

Essen
Essen
Churches, half-timbered buildings and a former monastery that contains a university adorn this tranquil suburb, whose park stretches across the river.

As a secluded suburb in the southern limits of Essen, Werden is a hub for medieval German architecture that survived World War II. It stands out for its quaint semi-timbered cottages and narrow alleys that recall the hamlets of yesteryear. Stroll between the old-fashioned lanterns on the winding cobbled lanes that run through this Old Town area.

The crowning jewel of the area is the Werden Abbey, which today contains part of the Folkwang University of the Arts. Admire the elegant yellow façade of the main building and spot the light green spire on top of the turret of the complex. Stroll past the Baroque buildings of the abbey and speak with students about its history.

Head northwest to the town center and amble along quaint alleys that are lined with medieval buildings. Stop at a café for a hot drink in these quaint surroundings. Plenty of shops, bakeries and restaurants crowd the lively streets.

Enter the Evangelische Kirche Werden to marvel at its religious works of art and walk north for the St. Lucius Church. Nearby is the Bürgermeisterhaus concert hall, where you can attend musical recitals and talks.

Get a round of drinks at a beer garden or snack on ice cream on a grassy patch near the river. Cross the bridge to the scenic Brehminsel Park, which runs across a large island and is bordered by trees. The long history of this area dates back to the foundation of Werden Abbey in the 8th century.

Werden is tucked away on the Ruhr River in its namesake valley. Drive south from the center of Essen for less than 20 minutes or ride the S-Bahn to the Essen-Werden station. Leave your car in the large parking lot on the eastern side of the old abbey. Consider stopping off in the districts of Stadtwald, Bredeney and Rüttenscheid along the way.


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Other neighbourhoods around Werden

Essen

Stadtbezirke IX

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke IX, check out sights like Seaside Beach Baldeney or Baldeneysee and hop on the metro to see more the city at Essen-Werden S-Bahn or Essen-Hügel S-Bahn.

Stadtbezirke IX
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Bredeney

3/5(1 area review)

Get to know Bredeney and its many features like its beaches and restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Seaside Beach Baldeney and Villa Hugel, and you can jump on the metro at Essen-Hügel S-Bahn or Kruppallee Essen Station to get around the city.

Bredeney
Just 20km northeast of the Düsseldorf airport lies a quaint historic town called Kettwig. It is part of the city, Essen, in western Germany, situated next to the Ruhr river. Here you will find many boutique shops, cafés, bistros, biergartens, and wine bars alongside houses dating back to the 1600s.

Kettwig

Historic sites and restaurants are just a few features Kettwig is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Kettwig S-Bahn or Kettwig Stausee S-Bahn.

Kettwig
Ruettenscheid as well as a large group of people

Ruettenscheid

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Ruettenscheid. Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around the larger area.

Ruettenscheid
Ruettenscheid as well as a large group of people

Stadtbezirke II

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Grugapark Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.

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Stadtbezirk III

When in Stadtbezirk III and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grugapark Botanical Garden or Grugahalle and hop on the metro to see more the city at Laubenweg U-Bahn or Halbe Hoehe U-Bahn.

Stadtbezirk III

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