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Ruhr Valley (Essen)
Germany
In North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany. The Ruhr Valley has transformed from an industrial region to a cultural metropolis. Zeche Zollverein in Essen is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Gasometer Oberhausen and Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord showcase industrial culture at its finest.
What awaits you
City tripActiveMuseumsLocal cuisine
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Best time to visit
June–August: up to 24°C with 12h of sunshine per day.
Cooler winters (7°C). Best visited in June–August.
Max. temperature
6°Jan
9°Feb
12°Mar
13°Apr
19°May
23°Jun
23°Jul
24°Aug
21°Sep
17°Oct
10°Nov
7°Dec
Sunshine hours
3hJan
4hFeb
7hMar
8hApr
11hMay
12hJun
11hJul
11hAug
9hSep
6hOct
4hNov
2hDec
Rain days
15dJan
17dFeb
12dMar
16dApr
14dMay
10dJun
14dJul
13dAug
13dSep
14dOct
17dNov
17dDec
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Ruhr Valley (Essen) as a Vacation Destination
Ruhr Valley (Essen) is an excellent choice for city breaks, active holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 24°C.
The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.
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Price level
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Local languages
DE