Stadtgarten Essen, Essen

Name: Stadtgarten Essen
Address: Essen, Germany

#49 among attractions in Essen

Relax in park, Park

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Facts and practical information

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.

The beginnings of the park date back to 1859. In 1877, the Bürgerpark became the first public park in Essen to be transferred to municipal ownership. Since 1881 it has borne the name Stadtgarten.

Elevation: 338 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°26'43"N, 7°0'42"E

Address

Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Südviertel)Essen Germany

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Stadtgarten Essen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum Folkwang, Lichtburg, Essen Cathedral Treasury, Philharmonie Essen.

~1880 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Museum Folkwang, Essen
10 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...
0.7 miN
Nightlife, Cinema
Lichtburg, Essen
17 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Essen Cathedral Treasury, Essen
19 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...
~310 ftNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Philharmonie Essen, Essen
2 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.
~620 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Aalto-Theater, Essen
4 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.
1 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Colosseum Theater, Essen
26 min walk • Colosseum Theater is a performance venue in Essen, Germany.
0.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Stratmanns Theater, Essen
20 min walk • Stratmanns Theater Europahaus is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grillo-Theater, Essen
17 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.
0.9 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Das Kleine Theater Essen, Essen
24 min walk • Das Kleine Theater Essen is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
0.9 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theater im Rathaus, Essen
23 min walk • Theater im Rathaus is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
~1070 ftNE
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
RWE Tower, Essen
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stadtgarten Essen?

Nearby attractions include Philharmonie Essen, Essen (2 min walk), Aalto-Theater, Essen (4 min walk), ChorForum, Essen (5 min walk), RWE Tower, Essen (6 min walk).

How to get to Stadtgarten Essen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stadtgarten Essen:

Bus

Hohenzollernstraße • Lines: 145 (3 min walk)
Philharmonie • Lines: Ne13, Ne8 (4 min walk)

Metro

Philharmonie • Lines: U11 (4 min walk)
Essen Hauptbahnhof • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (9 min walk)

Tram

Philharmonie • Lines: 107, 108 (4 min walk)
Aalto-Theater • Lines: 101, 105, 106 (4 min walk)

Train

Essen Hauptbahnhof (12 min walk)
Gemarkenplatz (17 min walk)