Fun and Entertaining Places in Essen

The city of Essen will not disappoint you when it comes to entertainment. Be it the vibrant shopping streets, bustling nightlife, or creative theaters, you will find different fun and entertainment options in Essen. Here is the extensive list of all the entertainment places in Essen that are bound to make your vacation a memorable one. With so many options to choose from, you will never have to worry about what to do in Essen anymore.

Let's explore the best places for fun and entertainment in Essen:

  1. Villa Huegel

    4.5 (1167 Votes)
    Villa Huegel

    Historical Site, Entertainment, Concert, Exhibition

    This beautiful mansion is located in Bredeney , that now belonged in the modern city of Essen. It was built by Alfred Krupp and had been the residence of the Krupp family (the famous industrialists) from 1873 to 1945. At present, it house the offices of the Kulturstiftung Ruhr (Ruhr Cultural Foundation). You can visit around the furnished private quarters of the main building that are open for ...Read more
  2. Aalto Theatre

    4.6 (181 Votes)
    Aalto Theatre

    Entertainment, Theatre, Concert

    Visit the famous opera house of Essen that has been an important destination for major performing arts, till date. The house was designed by Alvar Aalto (a Finnish architect). You can guess from where the opera house got its name. It was opened back in 1988 with the famous opera Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, by Richard Wagner. In 2008, it was awarded with the title of the Opera House of the y...Read more
  3. Daktari

    Bar, Food And Drinks, Adults

    If you are looking for a combination of great atmosphere with cocktails, then head to Daktari in Essen. One of the city’s popular bar, Daktari offers a perfect nightlife setting for a perfect dine-out session with family or friends. With an African décor and a friendly serving team, at Daktari you can choose from an array of cocktails from its huge menu. The cocktails are priced re...Read more
  4. Alte Synagoge

    4.5 (234 Votes)
    Alte Synagoge

    Art And Culture, Religious Site, Historical Site, War Memorial

    Popularly known as the Old Synagoge, it was founded in 1980 and has been a cultural center and meeting place for the Jewish community. The strangest part of the Synagoge is, it miraculously survived the impact of World War II. The striking feature of the Synagoge is its architectural design. Today the building preserves some of the important testimonies of Jewish culture from the pre German war...Read more
  5. Einkaufszentrum Limbecker Platz

    4.3 (227 Votes)
    Einkaufszentrum Limbecker Platz

    Entertainment, Mall, Market, Shopping Center

    If you are a real shopaholic by heart, you cannot give a miss to this place. Visit the largest inner-city shopping center in Germany with around two hundred shops to look forward. Apart from the shop, many attractive events and promotions are organized for kids and adults for entertainment. So, if your kids are with you, you don’t have to worry about keeping them busy as you go for shoppi...Read more
  6. Philharmonie Essen

    4.7 (604 Votes)
    Philharmonie Essen

    Entertainment, Performance, Play, Theatre

    Situated at the center of the downtown region of Essen, at the edge of the city park, Philharmonie Essen was previously known as Saalbau Essen. It is near to the famous opera house of Esssen, named Aalto Theatre. In the year1864, a first concert and even hall was established in the same location. Later in 2004, Philaharmonie Essen was established in this location by Prof Michael Kaufmann, the f...Read more