Essen City Hall, Essen

Name: Essen City Hall
Address: Essen, Germany
Telephone: +49 201 2455555

#16 among attractions in Essen

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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. ()

Local name: Rathaus Essen Completed: 1979 (45 years ago)Area: 17.05 acres (0.0266 mi²)Floors: 22Coordinates: 51°27'30"N, 7°0'58"E

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Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Ostviertel)Essen Germany

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+49 201 2455555

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Essen City Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1460 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Lichtburg, Essen
8 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.
~1060 ftSW
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...
~700 ftS
Cultural center exploring Jewish history
Alte Synagoge, Essen
4 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.
0.9 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Philharmonie Essen, Essen
23 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.
0.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Aalto-Theater, Essen
21 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.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Colosseum Theater, Essen
16 min walk • Colosseum Theater is a performance venue in Essen, Germany.
~1110 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Johann Baptist, Essen
6 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.
~1450 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Stratmanns Theater, Essen
7 min walk • Stratmanns Theater Europahaus is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
~1610 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grillo-Theater, Essen
8 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.
~1780 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Das Kleine Theater Essen, Essen
9 min walk • Das Kleine Theater Essen is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
~1030 ftNW
Theater, Cabaret, Concerts and shows
GOP Varieté Essen, Essen
5 min walk • GOP Varieté Essen is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Essen City Hall?

Nearby attractions include Theater im Rathaus, Essen (1 min walk), Alte Synagoge, Essen (4 min walk), Church of Peace, Essen (5 min walk), Kolpinghaus, Essen (5 min walk).

How to get to Essen City Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Essen City Hall:

Bus

Rathaus Essen • Lines: 145, 154, 155, 166, 196, Ne1, Ne11, Ne12, Ne2, Sb16 (2 min walk)
Viehofer Platz • Lines: 145, 154, 155, 196, Ne1, Ne11, Ne12, Ne2 (5 min walk)

Tram

Rathaus Essen • Lines: 101, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109 (2 min walk)
Viehofer Platz • Lines: 107, 108 (7 min walk)

Metro

Hirschlandplatz • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (10 min walk)
Berliner Platz • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (13 min walk)

Train

Essen Hauptbahnhof (13 min walk)
Gemarkenplatz (35 min walk)