Kray
District of Essen
in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.457 and 7.012 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 27' 23" and E 7° 0' 44"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
German
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 10:29 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 8:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Germany in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Germany.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Germany. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Discover Kray

The district Kray of Essen in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf (North Rhine-Westphalia) is a district in Germany about 279 mi west of Berlin, the country's capital city.

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Gelsenkirchen, Bochum, Bottrop, Herne and Recklinghausen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 21%
Air Humidity 98%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Welcome Hotel Essen

Address
0,3 mi
Schützenbahn 58
45127 Essen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Suite-Apartment

Address
0,6 mi
Glashüttenstr. 63
45139 Essen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 22:00


Essener Hof TOP CCL Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
Am Handelshof 5
45127 Essen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Franz Tagungs- und Stadthotel

Address
1,4 mi
Steeler Str. 261
45138 Essen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Select Hotel Handelshof Essen

Address
0,3 mi
Am Hauptbahnhof 2
45127 Essen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Linuxhotel

Address
4,7 mi
Antonienallee 1
45279 Essen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 17:00
Weekend: closed


Maritim

Address
4,8 mi
Am Stadtgarten 1
45879 Gelsenkirchen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novum Ambassador

Address
0,2 mi
Viehofer Str. 23
45127 Essen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Petul Apart Hotel City Garden

Address
0,9 mi
Helen-Keller-Str. 20
45141 Essen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Tryp Bochum

Address
5,3 mi
Josef-Haumann-Straße 1, Hollandpark
44866 Bochum
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Gelsenkirchen Wikipedia travel guide video. Created by Stupeflix.com

Published: March 19, 2010
Length: 06:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wikistupeflixtravel

Create your own video on http://studio.stupeflix.com/?w=1 ! Veltins-Arena prior to World Cup quarter-final (England v Portugal) July 2006. Gelsenkirchen-Buer looking south towards downtown...


Ein Video über unsere Krayer Straße in Essen-Kray

Published: June 08, 2014
Length: 05:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Randolf Treutler

Ich habe am heutigen Tag ein Video gedreht über die Krayer Straße zwischen Essen-Kray und Essen-Steele...diese Straße verbindet die Stadtteile Kray und Steele miteinander, sie hat für beide...


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Published: May 31, 2010
Length: 17:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ddstaschel

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Stadt Essen - Horster Mühle und Schleuse

Published: August 07, 2013
Length: 05:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Paul Sippel

Dieses Video beinhaltet Impressionen der Horster Mühle und und der Schleuse Horst in Essen aus dem 18. Jahrhundert, als man versuchte, die Ruhr schiffbar zu machen! www.rheinruhronline.de.


DB BR 218 Anlassen und Abfahrt Essen Steele-Ost

Published: January 14, 2009
Length: 25:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Eckart Schaper

Motorstart und Abfahrt der Diesellok 218 139-4 am 16. Juli 2005 in Essen-Steele Ost. Klasse Sound! German class 218 diesel hydraulic locomotive start up. Great sound!


EVAG Mercedes Benz Citaro C2 abfahrt am Steele S

Published: December 20, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jeremy Baus

In diesem Video sehen wir einen neuen Mercedes Benz Citaro C2 2014 am Steele S. Aufgenommen mit dem Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3.


07. Juli 2012 Martineum Essen-Steele, Sommerfest

Published: July 09, 2012
Length: 49:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Willi Schulte

Sommerfest im Martineum Essen Steele Created with MAGIX Video easy HD.


Kinderfest Steele 2012

Published: June 25, 2012
Length: 41:33 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Lokalkompass de


Doppelstockwagen zwischen Hbf und Steele S

Published: August 04, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jeremy Baus

In diesem Video ist ein Doppelstockwagen der DB zu sehen. Aufgenommen mit dem Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3.


ET 424 zwischen Hbf und Steele S

Published: August 04, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jeremy Baus

In diesem Video ist ein ET 424 zu sehen. Aufgenommen mit dem Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Leithe

Leithe is the northwesternmost part of the city of Bochum in the Ruhr area in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The population used to speak Westphalian, but now standard German is the norm. Leithe borders onto a part of the city of Essen also bearing the name of Leithe. Leithe belongs to the Stadtbezirk (district of the town) of Wattenscheid. When the last census was held in 1987, Leithe had the third highest share of Roman Catholics in Wattenscheid and Bochum overall.

Located at 51.4817, 7.11111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bochum, Boroughs of Bochum

Wattenscheid

Wattenscheid was once a separate town in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. In 1975 it became part of Bochum. It has a population of about 80,000 citizens. It is a part of the Ruhr area. Some famous firms have their headquarters in Wattenscheid e.g. Steilmann.

Located at 51.4833, 7.13333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bochum, Towns in North Rhine-Westphalia

Old Synagogue (Essen)

The Old Synagogue is a cultural meeting center and memorial in the city of Essen in West Germany. It is located in the center of the city on Steeler Straße 29, close to the present city hall. The memorial center was founded in 1980 and is accommodated in the pre-war Jewish community's synagogue. The synagogue, together with the attached Rabbinerhaus (House of the Rabbi), which today houses the archives of the city of Essen, was finished after a two-year construction period in 1913.

Located at 51.4564, 7.01667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1913, 20th-century synagogues, Synagogues in Germany, Buildings and structures in North Rhine-Westphalia, Essen, Art Nouveau architecture in Germany, Visitor attractions in North Rhine-Westphalia

Sportpark am Hallo

Sportpark am Hallo is a facility consisting of an indoor sporting arena and an outdoor stadium located in Essen, Germany. The capacity of the arena is 2,500 people, while the stadium can accommodate 3,800 spectators. It is currently home to the TUSEM Essen team handball team and the Assindia Cardinals American football team.

Located at 51.4753, 7.04722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Handball venues in Germany, Indoor arenas in Germany, Essen, Sports venues in North Rhine-Westphalia

Golden Madonna of Essen

The Golden Madonna of Essen is a sculpture of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. It is a wooden core covered with sheets of thin gold leaf. The piece is part of the treasury of Essen Cathedral, formerly the church of Essen Abbey, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and is kept on display at the cathedral.

Located at 51.4558, 7.01361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Statues of the Virgin Mary, Essen, Gold objects, German sculpture, Medieval European sculptures

Essen Süd station

Essen Süd is a railway station in the city of Essen in western Germany on the Essen-Werden–Essen line, serving the southern city borough Südviertel. The station today sees regular service by Rhein-Ruhr S-Bahn trains on the S6 line.

Located at 51.4399, 7.02314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
S6 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, Railway stations in Essen

Essen Central Station

Essen Central Station (Essen Hauptbahnhof) is a railway station in the city of Essen in western Germany. It is situated south of the old town centre, next to the A 40 motorway. It was opened in 1862 by the Bergisch-Märkische Eisenbahn. However, the station was not the first in Essen: as the station called Essen on the Köln-Mindener Eisenbahn was opened in 1847. The station suffered extensive damage in World War II and was almost completely rebuilt in the 1950s and 1960s.

Located at 51.4518, 7.01433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hauptbahnhof in Germany, S1 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), S2 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), S3 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), S6 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), S9 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, Railway stations in Essen

Bochum Dahlhausen Railway Museum

The Eisenbahnmuseum Bochum-Dahlhausen is a railway museum situated south of the city of Bochum in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded by DGEG, the German Railway History Company in 1977 and is based in a locomotive depot that was built between 1916 and 1918 and ceased operation in 1969. Then DGEG took over the whole area of 46,000 square metres and built up the biggest railway museum in Germany. In the middle of the museum, there is an engine shed with fourteen tracks.

Located at 51.4319, 7.12444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway museums in Germany, Heritage railways in Germany, Transport in North Rhine-Westphalia, History of North Rhine-Westphalia, Ruhr Industrial Heritage Trail, Museums in North Rhine-Westphalia

Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex

The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex (German Zeche Zollverein) is a large former industrial site in the city of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It has been inscribed into the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites since December 14, 2001 and is one of the anchor points of the European Route of Industrial Heritage. The first coal mine on the premises was founded in 1847, mining activities took place from 1851 until December 23, 1986.

Located at 51.4864, 7.04389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmarks in Germany, Coal mines in Germany, World Heritage Sites in Germany, Ruhr Industrial Heritage Trail, European Route of Industrial Heritage Anchor Points, Underground mines in Germany, Modernist heritage districts, Buildings and structures in North Rhine-Westphalia, Essen, Visitor attractions in North Rhine-Westphalia

Lohrheidestadion

The Lohrheidestadion is a multi-use stadium in Bochum-Wattenscheid, Germany. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of SG Wattenscheid 09. The stadium is able to hold 16,233 people and opened in 1954.

Located at 51.4858, 7.11861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Germany, Athletics (track and field) venues in Germany, Buildings and structures in Bochum, Sports venues in North Rhine-Westphalia

Essen-Nordviertel

The Nordviertel is the most northern borough of the city district Stadtbezirk I Stadtmitte/Frillendorf/Huttrop.

Located at 51.4706, 7.01472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Essen

Essen Minster

Essen Minster or Essen Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Essen, the "Diocese of the Ruhr", founded in 1958. The church, dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian and the Blessed Virgin Mary, stands on the Burgplatz in the centre of the city of Essen.

Located at 51.4558, 7.01361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Essen, Cathedrals in Germany, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Germany, Churches in North Rhine-Westphalia, Gothic hall churches in Germany

Trabrennbahn Gelsenkirchen

Trabrennbahn Bahrenfeld is located in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It is used for horse racing. It was built in 1912 and has a capacity of 30,000 spectators.

Located at 51.5058, 7.05833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Horse racing venues in Germany, Gelsenkirchen, Sports venues in North Rhine-Westphalia

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

Gelsenkirchen Central Station (Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof) is a railway station for the German city of Gelsenkirchen. It connects the city to the regional and long-distance rail service of Deutsche Bahn and other railway companies in Germany.

Located at 51.5044, 7.10139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hauptbahnhof in Germany, Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, S2 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn)

Moltkeviertel

The Moltkeviertel (Moltke Quarter) is a district of the German city of Essen. It is located near the centre of the town, as the crow flies just over a kilometre to the south-east of the Essen main railway station. It is bounded by the thoroughfares Kronprinzenstrasse, Ruhrallee, Töpferstrasse and Rellinghauserstasse and by the railway line from Essen Main Station to Essen-Werden (S6 rapid transit link to Düsseldorf and Cologne).

Located at 51.4431, 7.02603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Essen, Landmarks in Germany

Musiktheater im Revier

Musiktheater im Revier (MiR) (Music Theatre in the Ruhr) is the venue for performing opera, operetta, musical theatre and ballet in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It opened on 15 December 1959; it is listed since 1997 as a protected cultural monument. The building offers two performance spaces: the Large House (Großes Haus) with 1,008 seats and about 200 performances per year, and the Small House (Kleines Haus) with 336 seats and about 120 annual performances.

Located at 51.5142, 7.09111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures completed in 1959, Modernist architecture in Germany, Gelsenkirchen, Heritage sites in Germany, Opera houses in Germany, Ballet venues, Theatres in North Rhine-Westphalia

Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen station

Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen is a railway station situated in Gelsenkirchen in western Germany. It is served by the S2 line of Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn.

Located at 51.4926, 7.08901 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, S2 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations

Essen-Steele station

Essen-Steele is a railway station situated in Essen in western Germany on the Witten/Dortmund–Oberhausen/Duisburg railway. It is served by the S1, S3 and S9 lines of Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn.

Located at 51.4503, 7.07583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
S1 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), S3 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), S9 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, Railway stations in Essen

Essen-Kray Nord station

Essen-Kray Nord is a railway station on the Essen–Gelsenkirchen railway situated in Essen in western Germany. It is served by the S2 line of Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn.

Located at 51.4692, 7.08083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
S2 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, Railway stations in Essen

Essen Zollverein Nord station

Essen Zollverein Nord is a railway station situated in close proximity to the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen in western Germany. It is served by the S2 line of Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn.

Located at 51.4936, 7.04694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
S2 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, Railway stations in Essen

Essen-Steele Ost station

Essen-Steele Ost station is located in the district of Essen-Steele in the German city of Essen in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is on the Witten/Dortmund–Oberhausen/Duisburg line and is classified by Deutsche Bahn as a category 4 station. The station was opened by the Bergisch-Märkische Railway Company as Steele station in 1862. It was renamed Steele Nord in 1897 or earlier.

Located at 51.4442, 7.08893 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, S1 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Railway stations in Essen, S3 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn)

Essen-Horst station

Essen-Horst station is located in the district of Horst in the German city of Essen in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is on the Essen-Überruhr–Bochum-Langendreer line and is classified by Deutsche Bahn as a category 6 station. It is served by Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn line S 3 every 20 minutes and one bus routes, 167, every 10 minutes, operated by Essener Verkehrs-AG.

Located at 51.4312, 7.10277 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, S3 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Railway stations in Essen

Essen-Überruhr station

Essen-Überruhr station is located in the district of Überruhr in the city of Essen in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is on the Wuppertal-Vohwinkel–Essen-Überruhr line and is classified by Deutsche Bahn as a category 5 station.

Located at 51.4292, 7.06913 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, S9 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Railway stations in Essen, Railway stations opened in 1847, 1847 establishments in Prussia

Essen-Holthausen station

Essen-Holthausen station is located in the district of Überruhr in the city of Essen in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is on the Wuppertal-Vohwinkel–Essen-Überruhr line and is classified by Deutsche Bahn as a category 6 station. A temporary station was opened between 1945 and 1946. The current station was opened on 29 September 1985. It is served by Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn line S 9, operating every 20 minutes during the day.

Located at 51.4175, 7.07288 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, S9 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Railway stations in Essen

Essen-Eiberg station

Essen-Eiberg station is a station in the district of Eiberg of the city of Essen in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is on the Witten/Dortmund–Oberhausen/Duisburg railway and it is classified by Deutsche Bahn as a category 5 station. The station was opened in 1968 or 1969. The station is served by line S 1 of the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn, running between Dortmund and Solingen every 20 minutes during the day.

Located at 51.4417, 7.10975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, S1 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Railway stations in Essen

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