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Visiting Essen, Germany


Essen began in the mid-9th century as home to a women's abbey, then during the Renaissance became an important coal mining town and later a major steel production center. The famed metal-working Krupp family opened their first foundry here in 1810. One of Essen's most interesting places is the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, once the largest colliery in the world. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it attracts 800,000 visitors a year, often hosting art exhibitions and performances.

Traveller Advice on Essen

73 Hotels & Accommodations

1 Thing to Do

410 Restaurants

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Reviews you can trust

Hotel Bredeney

3 of 5 stars
Netherlands
1 Nov 2009

Hotel is clean, but basic. Located in the middle of nowhere, but you have to pay for parking. Hotel was very empty (I think this is more a business hotel and it was a weekend) which meant although...more

Moevenpick Hotel Essen

29 Oct 2009

Solides Hotel der Standard-Klasse. Auch wenn man von einem Mövenpick Hotel u.U. etwas mehr erwarten würde. more

Sheraton Essen Hotel

28 Oct 2009

Unkomplizierter Check in, geräumige und komfortabel eingerichtete Zimmer, freundliches Personal & erstklassiges Frühstück... Sehr empfehlenswert... more

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