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Get your trip started on the right foot by learning a thing or two about Essen before you head off.

To help get you oriented, Essen is located 11 miles (18 kilometers) to the east of the noteworthy city of Duisburg.

It is an area of Ruhr that roughly 600,000 people call home.

Places to visit in Essen

There's nothing like viewing top-level art when your mind needs lifting. As you marvel at the astounding works at Folkwang Museum, try to find a deeper meaning. Want some more ideas? If you're interested in discovering the area's history through its architecture, put Old Synagogue on your must-see list. Be sure to stop and read any signs or plaques which tell the intriguing stories behind it. But there's more. Theater can challenge the way we think and asks us to aspire to be more. Attend a performance at Colosseum Theater and open your mind to some big ideas.

Where do you fly into for Essen?

There's nothing like the feeling of finally touching down in a new destination. If you're jumping on a plane to Essen, there's a good chance you'll step out into Duesseldorf International Airport (DUS). It's approximately 16 miles (26 kilometers) to the southwest of the downtown area. Pick up your bags and get ready for an amazing adventure!