Grugaturm, Essen

Name: Grugaturm
Address: Essen, Germany

#53 among attractions in Essen

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Facts and practical information

The Gruga Tower is a 29-meter-high observation tower in the Grugapark in the Rüttenscheid district of Essen, Germany, and a monument of classical modernism. Attached to the tower is the logo of the park in the form of a stylized tulip.

Coordinates: 51°25'51"N, 6°59'34"E

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Südstadt (Rüttenscheid)Essen Germany

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Grugaturm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum Folkwang, Grugahalle, Grugapark, Philharmonie Essen.

1 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Museum Folkwang, Essen
25 min walk • Museum Folkwang, located in the bustling city of Essen, Germany, stands as an eminent cultural beacon renowned for its impressive collection of 19th and 20th-century art. Founded in 1902, the museum is revered for its extensive array of paintings, sculptures, graphic...
~1120 ftE
Sport venue, Sport
Grugahalle, Essen
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Essen, Germany, Grugahalle stands as a prominent sport venue, renowned for its versatility and historic significance in the region. This multi-purpose hall, with its robust infrastructure, has been a focal point for a diverse array of events...
~1400 ftSW
Park and botanical garden with aviary
Grugapark, Essen
7 min walk • Grugapark is a verdant oasis in the heart of Essen, Germany, known for its extensive botanical gardens and recreational facilities. Spanning over 70 hectares, this park is a treasured green space where nature and leisure converge to offer a serene escape from the...
1.3 miNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Philharmonie Essen, Essen
34 min walk • Saalbau Essen is a concert venue in Essen, Germany, the home of the Essen Philharmonic. The original building was completed in 1902, and destroyed during World War II on 26 July 1943.
1.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Aalto-Theater, Essen
36 min walk • The Aalto Theatre is a performing arts venue in Essen, Germany, and is home to the city's opera company Aalto-Musiktheater and the ballet company Aalto Ballett. The Essener Philharmoniker serve as the venue's orchestra.
~650 ftSE
Convention center, Event space
Messe Essen, Essen
4 min walk • The Messe Essen is the exhibition centre of the city of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the Rüttenscheid borough near the Grugapark. It is the 9th largest exhibition centre in Germany.
~1800 ftW
Botanical garden
Botanical Garden, Essen
9 min walk • The Botanischer Garten der Universität Duisburg-Essen is a botanical garden maintained on the Essen campus of the University of Duisburg-Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It formerly was located at Henri-Dunant-Strasse 65. Now it is located next to the Grugapark area at Kühlshammerweg 30.
1.5 miNE
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
RWE Tower, Essen
39 min walk • The RWE Tower in Essen is the highest building in the Ruhr area, and one of the highest buildings in Germany. It is used by RWE AG. As it shows the cultural and industrial change of the region, it is an important landmark in Essen. The skyscraper was designed by Ingenhoven Architects.
1.3 miNE
Park
Stadtgarten Essen, Essen
34 min walk • The Stadtgarten Essen is Essen's oldest publicly accessible green space. It is located south of Essen's main train station in the Südviertel district, between the Aalto Theater, the Philharmonie and the adjacent Rüttenscheid district.
~1500 ftSW
Botanical garden
Botanischer Garten Grugapark, Essen
8 min walk • The Botanischer Garten Grugapark is a municipal botanical garden located in the Grugapark at Virchowstraße 167a, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is open daily; an admission fee is charged.
1.1 miNE
Church
Church of the Redeemer, Essen
29 min walk • The Protestant Church of the Redeemer in Essen's southern quarter is a neo-Romanesque church building that has been a listed building since 1986. Today, it not only offers a place for church services, but also hosts various events throughout the...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grugaturm?

Nearby attractions include Grugapark Therme, Essen (3 min walk), Miniaturwelt OKtoRail, Essen (3 min walk), Trinkbrunnen, Essen (3 min walk), Messe Essen, Essen (4 min walk).

How to get to Grugaturm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grugaturm:

Bus

Silberkuhlshof • Lines: Bürgerbus HMR (6 min walk)
Südfriedhof • Lines: Bürgerbus HMR (9 min walk)

Metro

Messe Ost/Gruga • Lines: U11 (9 min walk)
Messe West/Süd/Gruga • Lines: U11 (11 min walk)

Tram

Uniklinikum • Lines: 101, 106 (11 min walk)
Landgericht • Lines: 101, 106 (12 min walk)

Train

Holsterhauser Platz (13 min walk)
Halbe Höhe (16 min walk)