Cheap Holidays to Essen

Essen Holidays

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Holidays in Essen

Pack your bags and get ready to discover Essen! A trip here promises to be one you won't forget.

Around 600,000 people live in this part of Ruhr.

Essen lies 9 miles away from Velbert, and 280 miles away from Berlin, the national capital.

If your holiday is all about the whole family, outings to the Movie Park Germany and the Cranger Kirmes will no doubt be a winner. If that isn't enough to wear the kids out, why not visit AQUApark Oberhausen or LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen as well?

Plunge into a mysterious underwater world that's brimming with aquatic life at Sea Life Oberhausen. Actually, on second thoughts, you might be better off on dry ground. Some of these sly critters aren't to be messed with!

A few animal snaps will certainly add some fun to your holiday album! Take the entire family to see, discover and photograph the variety of exciting wildlife at the Kaisergarten Park and Zoo and the Tierpark und Fossilium Bochum. The ZOOM Erlebniswelt is another impressive attraction which teaches visitors about the importance of animal care and conservation.

You don't have to be an avid gardener to enjoy the beautiful garden beds at the Bochum Botanical Garden and the Grugapark Botanical Garden.

There's no need to venture deep into the forest to experience a bit of greenery. The Tetrahedon Bottrop and Landschaftspark are just two of the wonderful urban oases you'll find amid this concrete jungle. Alternatively, stretch your legs and let the kids burn off some energy by roaming around Berne Park or Nordsternpark.

Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside! If that's something you regularly find yourself singing, you'll want to fit in a visit to Seaside Beach Baldeney.

Ask the friendly staff at the Folkwang Museum or Villa Hugel about special happenings. With so many enthralling displays, you'll want to ensure you don't miss out on anything. Museum nerds should also check out the Ikonen-Museum and the Red Dot Design Museum.

The fascinating scientific artefacts on display at Zeiss Planetarium Bochum could keep you engaged for days on end. To get straight to the good stuff, you might like to see if there are any upcoming guided talks.

We're not quite sure how the LWL Museum of Archaeology and the Ruhr Museum have managed to amass so many of earth's fascinating treasures into just two buildings. A stop at either will mesmerise you for hours on end. When it comes to the natural world you'll never get to see it all, but don't let that stop you from trying! For even more exotic specimens, add the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum to your agenda.

With such a variety of intriguing art collections to take your pick of, you might need a friendly push in the right direction. We suggest picking up a coffee and heading over to the Kunsthaus Essen or the LehmbruckMuseum. If you've got time for more, continue onwards to the Ludwiggalerie and the Quadrat Josef-Albers-Museum.

If you'd describe yourself as a history fan, discover the fascinating exhibits that bring to life the events and characters of the past at the Vestisches Museum. The Jewish Museum of Westphalia and the Museum Schloss Lembeck are also dedicated to relaying the story of the region's rich heritage.

Get a sense of the past when you explore the Old Synagogue and the Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site. Wittringen Castle and Isenburg Castle are two more worthwhile sights.

For a magical escape, look up and behold the captivating façade of Beck Castle and Broich Castle. If you'd like to explore more of these intriguing cultural monuments, why not head out to Burg Altendorf and Struenkede Castle as well?

Whether you're spiritual or not, houses of worship like Essen Cathedral and Basilica St. Ludgerus are sure to be among the most peaceful sights you'll experience during your travels. Essen Luciuskirche and St. Lucius Church will also interest anyone looking for some quiet self-reflection.

Be sure not to forget about the less well-known attractions here, such as Alpincenter Bottrop, the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and the Light Castle.