The Essener Philharmoniker are a delight to hear, possessing an eclectic collection of favourites. They are one of the finer groups of performers in Germany.
Founded in 1899 as the Städtische Orchester of Stadt Essen they today form part of the Theater und Philharmonie Essen, located in the heart of the Ruhr Metropolis. The complex also includes the impressive oprea house designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
VILLA AM RUHRUFER Five star Villa am Ruhrufer is located alongside Mülheim’s river and meadows in the Ruhr Metropolis. Some rooms and suites in this boutique hotel offer enticing views. […]
Continue readingDIVING IN RUHR Scuba divers can reach depths of thirteen metres in the massive former gas storage chamber, Gasometer, on the landscape park of Duisburg north. The impressive construction awaits […]
Continue readingSKYDIVING IN RUHR Experience the dream of flight in Europe’s highest wind tunnel and be part of an unforgettable mix of emotions, fun, adrenaline and endorphins. The airflow with a […]
Continue readingMOVIE PARK The Movie Park in Bottrop invites visitors to enter a magnificent, dreamlike world of film. A feel of Hollywood in the Ruhr Metropolis offers seven themed areas for […]
Continue readingLEGOLAND Great discoveries attract expat families to LegoLand in Oberhausen, Ruhr such as how building blocks are created from coloured granules. Beyond the factory tour, many exciting and inviting zones […]
Continue readingSEA LIFE Discover an enormous and fascinating underwater world at SEA LIFE in Oberhausen, Ruhr with some 20,000 ocean-dwellers in 50 huge aquaria. Many creatures are on the endangered list […]
Continue readingZOOM ERLEBNISWELT The diverse habitats of Alaska, Africa and Asia can be experienced by visitors of ZOOM Erlebniswelt in Gelsenkirchen, Ruhr. The zoo is the only one of its kind […]
Continue readingZoo Duisburg With many species that include elephants, Zoo Duisburg is an important place of learning and a space for recreation in the heart of the Ruhr. The zoo acknowledges […]
Continue readingZOO DORTMUND Dortmund Zoo is one of the most popular destinations in the Ruhr region. Around 1,500 animals from 220 species live in the park landscape. With its old trees […]
Continue readingRINGLOKSCHUPPEN RUHR Expats who enjoy the vibrant energy of creative melting pots will be overjoyed to discover Ringlokschuppen Ruhr. The centre is renowned for its experimental attitude to various genres […]
Continue readingMUSIKTHEATER IM REVIER The Musiktheater im Revier, MiR, is based in Gelsenkirchen and considered one of the outstanding operas. Works include classical repertoire, operetta and experimental formats. MIR has also […]
Continue readingAALTO MUSIKTHEATER A rather special place to experience opera is in the Aalto Music Theater in Essen. The architectural style of the interior conjures up a timeless Nordic aura from […]
Continue readingPHILHARMONISCHES ORCHESTER HAGEN The Philharmonische Orchester was founded in Hagen in 1907 as the first municipal orchestra in the picturesque eastern area of the Ruhr Metropolis know as Westphalia. The […]
Continue readingDUISBURGER PHILHARMONIKER Founded in the Ruhr Metropolis as early as 1877, the Duisburger Philharmoniker is one of the most important cultural institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia. They enjoy an excellent reputation […]
Continue readingDORTMUNDER PHILHARMONIKER The Dortmunder Philharmoniker are firmly rooted in their city, where the municipal orchestra plays for one and all in the east of the Ruhr Metropolis. Ever since their […]
Continue readingESSENER PHILHARMONIKER The Essener Philharmoniker are a delight to hear, possessing an eclectic collection of favourites. They are one of the finer groups of performers in Germany. Founded in 1899 […]
Continue readingBOCHUMER SYMPHONIKER The Bochumer Symphoniker played their first public concert in 1919. The last two decades especially, have seen them advance to become one of Germany’s leading orchestras. A milestone […]
Continue readingEAGLES CHURCH Eagles Church International is a lively and cheerful congregation based in the eastern Ruhr Metropolis city of Dortmund. English language services are held every Sunday. The community is […]
Continue readingInternations Groups Internations groups are run in the Ruhr Metropolis that are specifically created to bring people together with a common interest in various topics. They can be found in […]
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