Haus der Technik, Essen

Name: Haus der Technik
Address: Hollestr. 1, Essen, Germany

#32 among attractions in Essen

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Haus der Technik, or HDT for short, is Germany's oldest independent technical training institute, with headquarters in Essen and branches in Berlin and Munich.

The Essen headquarters, designed by Edmund Körner, inaugurated in 1930 and listed since 1987, is located north of Essen's main train station and served the former Essen Stock Exchange until 1934.

Coordinates: 51°27'9"N, 7°0'53"E

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Hollestr. 1Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Stadtkern)Essen Germany

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Haus der Technik – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lichtburg, Essen Cathedral Treasury, Alte Synagoge, Philharmonie Essen.

~920 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Lichtburg, Essen
5 min walk • In the heart of Essen, Germany, stands a beacon of cinematic history: Lichtburg. This renowned cinema holds the title of the largest movie theater in Germany, with a seating capacity that astonishes visitors as they step into its grand auditorium.
~1180 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Essen Cathedral Treasury, Essen
6 min walk • Essen Cathedral Treasury, located in the heart of Essen, Germany, is a repository of religious art that is both rich in history and breathtaking in its collection. This museum, nestled within the architectural grandeur of Essen Cathedral, offers visitors a glimpse into...
~1490 ftN
Cultural center exploring Jewish history
Alte Synagoge, Essen
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Essen, Germany, the Alte Synagoge stands as a poignant testament to the city's rich Jewish heritage and tumultuous history. This synagogue, once a central hub of Jewish life, is now a thought-provoking museum and a place of remembrance.
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Philharmonie Essen, Essen
13 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.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Aalto-Theater, Essen
11 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.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Colosseum Theater, Essen
18 min walk • Colosseum Theater is a performance venue in Essen, Germany.
0.4 miN
City hall
Essen City Hall, Essen
11 min walk • Rathaus Essen is a 22-storey, 106 m skyscraper in Essen, Germany. When completed on 1 July 1979, it was the tallest city hall in Europe, and is currently the tallest city hall in Germany. It has a base floor area of more than 69,000 m².
~1290 ftN
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Johann Baptist, Essen
7 min walk • The Catholic parish church of St. Johann Baptist is a Gothic hall church in Essen, dedicated to John the Baptist, which stands on Kettwiger Straße, the main street of Essen, in front of Essen Minster, to which it is connected.
~1580 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Stratmanns Theater, Essen
8 min walk • Stratmanns Theater Europahaus is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
~950 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grillo-Theater, Essen
5 min walk • Grillo-Theater is a theatre in Essen, Germany. Named after the industrialist Friedrich Grillo, who made the building possible, it opened on 16 September 1892 with Lessing's drama Minna von Barnhelm.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Das Kleine Theater Essen, Essen
13 min walk • Das Kleine Theater Essen is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Haus der Technik?

Nearby attractions include Grillo-Theater, Essen (5 min walk), Reiterdenkmal, Essen (5 min walk), Essen Cathedral Treasury, Essen (6 min walk), Golden Madonna of Essen, Essen (6 min walk).

How to get to Haus der Technik by public transport?

The nearest stations to Haus der Technik:

Train

Essen Hauptbahnhof (2 min walk)
Essen Süd (25 min walk)

Bus

Essen Hbf • Lines: 145, 146, 154, 155, 166, 196, Ne10, Ne11, Ne12, Ne13, Ne16, Ne3, Ne4, Ne5, Ne6, Ne7, Ne8, Ne9, Sb15, Sb16, Sb19 (4 min walk)
Essen, Fernbusbahnhof • Lines: 027, 030, 056, 167, 253, N07, N1320, N161, N1961, N1971, N261, N30, N3200, N537, N710, N971 (4 min walk)

Tram

Essen Hauptbahnhof • Lines: 101, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108 (5 min walk)
Hollestraße • Lines: 103, 109 (9 min walk)

Metro

Essen Hauptbahnhof • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (5 min walk)
Hirschlandplatz • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (6 min walk)