What's Essel Like?

If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Essel. In the larger area, you'll find top places to visit like Starlight Express Theater. Henrichenburg Boat Lift and Ikonen-Museum are a couple of more places to see nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Essel?

Though our travelers don't have any top picks in Essel, here is one favorite nearby:

Hotel am Quellberg - 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away

3-star hotel

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Attentive staff

How to Get to Essel

Essel is located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from the heart of Recklinghausen.

Flying to:

• • Dortmund (DTM), 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Essel

Things to See and Do in and around Essel

Things to See near Essel:

• • Henrichenburg Boat Lift (3.2 mi/5.2 km away)
• • Ruhrfestspielhaus (3.1 mi/5 km away)
• • Stadthafen (4.7 mi/7.5 km away)

Things to Do near Essel:

• • Ikonen-Museum (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
• • Vestisches Museum (2.8 mi/4.4 km away)
• • Westphalian State Theater (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Recklinghausen?

• • Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 61°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 38°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, August, June, September (average 3 inches of rainfall)