Essen City Center City Walk

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Last verified: 13 February 2026

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Essen offers a wonderful city walk through a city with a rich industrial history that has transformed itself into a green destination. The walk starts at Essen Hauptbahnhof (main station), opposite which stands the stately Hotel Handelshof with its famous neon sign

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Church of St. John the Baptist near Burgplatz

Essen Cathedral

New town hall

Old Synagogue

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The city centre is largely car-free, which makes for a relaxing walking environment . Essen is the 9th largest city in Germany and has undergone a remarkable transformation from an industrial city to a green destination

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