13 Essen: Germany's green metropolis
Essen, Germany's third-greenest city, is a pulsating metropolis at the heart of the Ruhr region. Here, urban trendy districts meet historic old towns, high culture meets street art, and lush green meadows meet the incomparable charm of former collieries. Also in Essen, the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein meets the magnificent Villa Hügel, the former seat of the industrial Krupp family. Essen is a city that effortlessly blends the old with the new, making it a must-visit destination.
