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The Zollverein Complex in Essen, Germany - home of the Red Dot Design Museum.

Ruhr Museum, Essen: 2026 visitor guide with hours, prices and tips

The Ruhr Museum is the regional museum of the Ruhr area, located at the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site in Essen, Germany. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan a visit. Quick facts…

Red Dot Design Museum, Essen: 2026 visitor guide with prices, hours & transport

The Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany, presents one of the world’s largest exhibitions of contemporary product design in a striking industrial heritage site in the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Area. This practical guide explains how to plan a visit including access, hours, tickets,…

Essen city guide for first time visitors

Visiting Essen for the first time? Explore UNESCO sites and industrial history with my comprehensive Essen city guide for first-time visitors. What makes Essen unique? For a lot of people, Essen is the largest German city they’ve never heard of. That’s partly because it’s not…