Things to do in Essen, Germany

The top attractions and places to visit in Essen, by how many Wikipedias have an article about them: Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, Museum Folkwang and Essen Minster, and 31 more within 13 km of the centre.

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Top attractions in Essen

Landmarks and monuments

Museums

Castles, palaces and cathedrals

Churches, mosques and temples

Parks, gardens and zoos

More to do in Essen with TAKIP

Day trips from Essen

Photo credits

Pictures from Wikimedia Commons, through each place’s Wikidata entry.

Good to know

  • The list comes from Wikidata (CC0): museums, castles, palaces, cathedrals, parks, gardens, zoos, squares, monuments and other landmarks with their own articles in at least three Wikipedias, the best known first.
  • Each place counts for one city, the one closest to it by size and distance, so nearby towns don’t repeat it.
  • There are no opening hours, tickets or pictures here: the Wikipedia article for each has them.

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