The theatrical area of Essen awaits your stay
Enjoy the area's theatre scene, art galleries and opera with a rental holiday home in Essen. Renowned for its shopping, live music and museums, this city welcomes all visitors. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Sightseeing in and around Essen
Do you want to discover things to do during your stay? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that Essen has to offer. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Alpincenter Bottrop (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- AQUApark Oberhausen (6 mi / 9.7 km)
- SEA LIFE Oberhausen (6.2 mi / 10 km)
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
- ZOOM Erlebniswelt (7.4 mi / 11.9 km)
- Duisburg Zoo (9 mi / 14.4 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Essen
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to take in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Essen. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Grugapark Botanical Garden (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
- Seaside Beach Baldeney (3.5 mi / 5.7 km)
- Baldeneysee (3.8 mi / 6.1 km)
- Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord (9.9 mi / 15.9 km)
- Sechs-Seen-Platte (10.4 mi / 16.8 km)
- Blue Lake (12.2 mi / 19.7 km)
How to get to and around Essen
The nearest airport is in Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), located 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Dortmund (DTM), which is 26.3 mi (42.3 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Essen Central Station, Essen Central Station (ESZ) and Essen-Kray Süd Station are the main stations in the area. It's easy to get around Essen by catching a ride on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn.