By bus
The bus stop of line 166 is situated within proximity
– only 2 minutes by foot.
In 2017, Essen was rewarded the titel „Green Capital of Europe“ thanks to numerous green areas like the 70 hectare large „Grugapark“. The parks and many lakes along the river Ruhr – especially the big Baldeneysee – offer a beautiful rest from urban city life. Diverse kinds of water sports and a modern beachclub will make you feel like you are on vacation!
But Essen also has a lot to offer for shopping fans and culture enthusiasts: The popular shopping mile „Rü“ (Rüttenscheider Straße), the huge shopping centre „Limbecker Platz“, the art museum Volkwang, the famous Villa Hügel, the Zeche Zollverein (UNESCO world heritage) and Germany’s biggest cinema hall in the historical cinema „Lichtburg“.
Everything is nearby
Urban Living Essen is located in the „Westviertel“ of Essen next to the city centre. This popular neighbourhood convinces with its central location.. For students it offers many restaurants, bars, cafés, shops, culture and everything else you could wish for!
Thus, Urban Living Essen’s location is perfect for many leisure activities and in close proximity to the university.
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Supermarkets:2 minutes by foot
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City centre:5 minutes by foot
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Bus stop:2 minutes by foot
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"Limbecker Platz":5 minutes by foot
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"Waldhausenpark":1 minute by foot
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CinemaxX:2 minutes by foot
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Underground station "Hirschlandplatz":5 minutes by foot
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Colosseum Theatre:7 minute by foot
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University:5 minutes by bike
The universities of Essen
Essen is a young but internationally renowned university city with 4 different universities – a great diversity for students!
Further characteristics of Essen's universities:
