RWE Tower, Essen

Name: RWE Tower
Address: Opernplatz 1, Essen, 45128, Germany
Telephone: +49 800 0703 700

#30 among attractions in Essen

Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: RWE-Turm Completed: 1996 (28 years ago)Floors: 29Coordinates: 51°26'52"N, 7°0'52"E

Address

Opernplatz 1Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Südviertel)Essen 45128 Germany

Contact

+49 800 0703 700

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Day trips

RWE Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Museum Folkwang, Essen
14 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...
1.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Grugahalle, Essen
35 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...
0.5 miN
Nightlife, Cinema
Lichtburg, Essen
13 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.
0.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Essen Cathedral Treasury, Essen
15 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...
0.6 miN
Cultural center exploring Jewish history
Alte Synagoge, Essen
16 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.
~1110 ftSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Philharmonie Essen, Essen
6 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.
~490 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Aalto-Theater, Essen
3 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.
0.9 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Colosseum Theater, Essen
24 min walk • Colosseum Theater is a performance venue in Essen, Germany.
0.6 miN
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Johann Baptist, Essen
15 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.
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Stratmanns Theater, Essen
16 min walk • Stratmanns Theater Europahaus is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grillo-Theater, Essen
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to RWE Tower?

Nearby attractions include Aalto-Theater, Essen (3 min walk), ChorForum, Essen (5 min walk), Stadtgarten Essen, Essen (6 min walk), Philharmonie Essen, Essen (6 min walk).

How to get to RWE Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to RWE Tower:

Tram

Aalto-Theater • Lines: 101, 105, 106 (2 min walk)
Kronprinzenstraße • Lines: 101, 105, 106 (5 min walk)

Bus

Kronprinzenstraße • Lines: 154, 155 (5 min walk)
Essen, Fernbusbahnhof • Lines: 027, 030, 056, 167, 253, N07, N1320, N161, N1961, N1971, N261, N30, N3200, N537, N710, N971 (5 min walk)

Metro

Essen Hauptbahnhof • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (5 min walk)
Philharmonie • Lines: U11 (8 min walk)

Train

Essen Hauptbahnhof (7 min walk)
Essen Süd (18 min walk)