Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen
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The Folkwang University of the Arts is a university for music, theater, dance, design, and academic studies, located in four German cities of North Rhine-Westphalia. Since 1927, its traditional main location has been in the former Werden Abbey in Essen in the Ruhr area, with additional facilities in Duisburg, Bochum, and Dortmund, and, since 2010, at the Zeche Zollverein, a World Heritage Site also in Essen. The Folkwang University is home to the international dance company Folkwang Tanz Studio. Founded as Folkwangschule, its name was Folkwang Hochschule from 1963 until 2009. ()
Local name: Folkwang Universität der Künste Established: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 51°23'14"N, 7°0'14"E
Address
Klemensborn 39Werden - Kettwig - Bredeney (Werden)Essen 45239
Contact
+49 201 49030
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- Calculate routeWerdener Markt 2 min walk
- Calculate routeWerden Brücke 5 min walk
- Calculate routeWerden 7 min walk
- Calculate routePorthofplatz 7 min walk
- Calculate routeEssen-Werden 7 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Folkwang University of the Arts?
Nearby attractions include ART gallery, Essen (4 min walk), Evangelische Kirche Heckstraße, Essen (6 min walk), Herrenburg, Essen (8 min walk), Alteburg, Essen (20 min walk).
How to get to Folkwang University of the Arts by public transport?
The nearest stations to Folkwang University of the Arts:
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- Werdener Markt • Lines: 169, 180, Ne8, Sb19 (2 min walk)
- Werden Brücke • Lines: 169, 180, Ne8 (5 min walk)
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- Essen-Werden (7 min walk)
North Rhine-Westphalia