Werden Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Werden
Churches, half-timbered buildings and a former monastery that contains a university adorn this tranquil suburb, whose park stretches across the river.

As a secluded suburb in the southern limits of Essen, Werden is a hub for medieval German architecture that survived World War II. It stands out for its quaint semi-timbered cottages and narrow alleys that recall the hamlets of yesteryear. Stroll between the old-fashioned lanterns on the winding cobbled lanes that run through this Old Town area.

The crowning jewel of the area is the Werden Abbey, which today contains part of the Folkwang University of the Arts. Admire the elegant yellow façade of the main building and spot the light green spire on top of the turret of the complex. Stroll past the Baroque buildings of the abbey and speak with students about its history.

Head northwest to the town center and amble along quaint alleys that are lined with medieval buildings. Stop at a café for a hot drink in these quaint surroundings. Plenty of shops, bakeries and restaurants crowd the lively streets.

Enter the Evangelische Kirche Werden to marvel at its religious works of art and walk north for the St. Lucius Church. Nearby is the Bürgermeisterhaus concert hall, where you can attend musical recitals and talks.

Get a round of drinks at a beer garden or snack on ice cream on a grassy patch near the river. Cross the bridge to the scenic Brehminsel Park, which runs across a large island and is bordered by trees. The long history of this area dates back to the foundation of Werden Abbey in the 8th century.

Werden is tucked away on the Ruhr River in its namesake valley. Drive south from the center of Essen for less than 20 minutes or ride the S-Bahn to the Essen-Werden station. Leave your car in the large parking lot on the eastern side of the old abbey. Consider stopping off in the districts of Stadtwald, Bredeney and Rüttenscheid along the way.


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Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
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Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
4 out of 5
Terminal Ring 4, Düsseldorf, NW
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H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Emanuel-Luetze-Strasse 4, Düsseldorf
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Holiday Inn - the niu, Tab Dusseldorf Main Station, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn - the niu, Tab Dusseldorf Main Station, an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf Airport, an IHG Hotel
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Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Werden

Essen

Stadtbezirke IX

While you're in Stadtbezirke IX, take in top sights like Seaside Beach Baldeney or Baldeneysee, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen-Werden S-Bahn or Essen-Hügel S-Bahn.

Stadtbezirke IX
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Bredeney

Bredeney is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Seaside Beach Baldeney and Villa Hugel are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Essen-Hügel S-Bahn or Kruppallee Essen Station to get around.

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Kettwig

Historical sites and restaurants are just a few features Kettwig is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Kettwig S-Bahn or Kettwig Stausee S-Bahn.

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Ruettenscheid

Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.

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Stadtbezirke II

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Grugapark Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.

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Stadtbezirk III

When in Stadtbezirk III and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grugapark Botanical Garden or Grugahalle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Laubenweg U-Bahn or Halbe Hoehe U-Bahn.

Stadtbezirk III

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