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Essen
Essen

Essen Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | January, 2026

About Essen

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Things to do in Essen

What to do

Looking for things to do in Essen? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Artland Arena

Artland Arena

2.7
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Museumsdorf Cloppenburg - Lower Saxony open air museum

Museumsdorf Cloppenburg - Lower Saxony open air museum

3.4
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Museums
Hallen- und Freibad Quakenbrück

Hallen- und Freibad Quakenbrück

2.5
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Sohl - Fischgleite

Sohl - Fischgleite

2.4
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Molli Baer Spielpark

Molli Baer Spielpark

2.9
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Flash

Flash

2.4
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Hasetaler Swin-Golf

Hasetaler Swin-Golf

2.4
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Gut Vehr

Gut Vehr

2.3
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Soestebad Cloppenburg

Soestebad Cloppenburg

2.9
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Wellenfreibad Löningen

Wellenfreibad Löningen

2.4
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Essen, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Altes Gasthaus Stover

Altes Gasthaus Stover

4.2/520 Reviews
Schöne Apartments Mit Eigenem Parkplatz I Home2Share

Schöne Apartments Mit Eigenem Parkplatz I Home2Share

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Schäfers Hotel

Schäfers Hotel

3.9/518 Reviews
Franziskaner am Markt

Franziskaner am Markt

4.1/58 Reviews
Stratmanns Hotel

Stratmanns Hotel

4.4/521 Reviews
Hotel Cloppenburg

Hotel Cloppenburg

4.0/519 Reviews
Hotel Schlömer

Hotel Schlömer

4.0/51 Reviews
Hotel Velo

Hotel Velo

4.3/54 Reviews
Münsterländer Hof

Münsterländer Hof

4.4/55 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Essen dishes and foodie spots.
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Artland Kotten

Artland Kotten

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Western-style
International Steakhouse

International Steakhouse

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Wernsing Food Ltd.

Wernsing Food Ltd.

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Olle Use EssBar

Olle Use EssBar

4.2/55 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. HK$107/person
Walhalla

Walhalla

4.8/545 Reviews
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Western-style
My Flying Table

My Flying Table

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Western-style
Avg. HK$669/person
Hari's Indian Restaurant

Hari's Indian Restaurant

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Southeast Asian
Avg. HK$134/person
Altes Amtshaus

Altes Amtshaus

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Western-style
Avg. HK$226/person
Pizzeria UNO

Pizzeria UNO

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Western-style
Avg. HK$60/person
Confiserie Rabbel

Confiserie Rabbel

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Snacks
Avg. HK$166/person
Peter Pane

Peter Pane

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Vegetarian
Avg. HK$124/person
Pane e Vino

Pane e Vino

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Western-style
Avg. HK$160/person

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