The historical city of Ruhr awaits you
Take a holiday to Ruhr and enjoy the area's cathedral, museums and history. This romantic city attracts visitors thanks to its shopping and cafes. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or trip with friends, holiday rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Sightseeing in and around Ruhr
Are you hoping to discover things to do in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Ruhr a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. Here are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Wuppertal Zoo (10 mi / 16.2 km)
- Alpincenter Bottrop (10.6 mi / 17 km)
- Golf Club Schloss Horst (10.8 mi / 17.4 km)
- AQUApark Oberhausen (11 mi / 17.7 km)
- SEA LIFE Oberhausen (11.2 mi / 18 km)
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen (11.2 mi / 18 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Ruhr
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, Ruhr is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Baldeneysee (2 mi / 3.2 km)
- Seaside Beach Baldeney (2.6 mi / 4.2 km)
- Grugapark Botanical Garden (4.7 mi / 7.6 km)
- Skulpturenpark Waldfrieden (9.9 mi / 16 km)
- Sechs-Seen-Platte (11.5 mi / 18.5 km)
- Six Lakes Park (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
Travelling to and around Ruhr
The nearest airport is in Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), located 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Dortmund (DTM), which is 25.4 mi (40.8 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Nierenhof Station, Velbert-Langenberg Station and Essen Central Station (ESZ) are the main stations in the area. You can see more of Ruhr by catching a ride on the metro at Essen-Kupferdreh S-Bahn, Essen-Holthausen S-Bahn or Essen-Hügel S-Bahn.