Essen is the second-largest city in Germany's western Ruhr region, or "Ruhrpott", as the Germans call it. A former industrial city primarily known for coal mining and steel production, Essen became a vibrant modern urban center offering more than its traditional image suggests while remaining true to its historical roots.

The most famous city landmark is the Zeche Zollverein complex, which is also a symbol of the cultural variability of the Ruhr region. Built as a coal-fired power plant in 1932, it has since received UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Walking through the center of Essen, visitors to the city may stumble upon the Aalto Musical Theater or the building of the Philharmonic Orchestra, which gathers an audience all year round. From opera to ballet, there is something for everyone.

Essen is not only a business, service, and trade center. The city is also a university with an exhibition center and extensive shopping facilities. Essen is proud of the European Capital of Culture title in 2010 and the Green Capital of Europe in 2017. Essen offers a significantly developed healthcare system with over 1,350 resident doctors and nearly 6,000 beds in 13 hospitals, including the university hospital. The Bone Marrow Transplant Department of the University Hospital is one of the most famous in the world.

Essen has established itself as a city worth living in. The corners of the city and the many half-timbered houses offer an opportunity to get acquainted with the past of Essen, while the many pubs, restaurants, and bars will not make the city guests bored.

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