Culture
The Ruhr area was European Capital of Culture in 2010. Renting a holiday apartment in the Ruhr area is an accommodation option for a stay in the region. For those interested in culture, this award is a clear point of reference.
Geographical location
The Ruhr area is a densely populated region in the centre of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is named after the Ruhr, which flows along its southern edge.
The Ruhr area is part of the wider Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.
In the vicinity of the Ruhr area, Blankenstein Castle in a historical context approximately 5.3 km to the east and Hardenstein Ruins in a ruins context approximately 10.2 km to the east are named features. In the wider surrounding area, Heltorf Castle is mentioned as a castle reference approximately 27.9 km to the west and Rodenberg House as a castle reference approximately 29.0 km to the east. The named hill references include Winterberg approximately 10.2 km to the southeast, Deisemanns Kopf approximately 17.6 km to the south and Nacken approximately 18.2 km to the east; Westfalenpark is mentioned as a named park reference approximately 24.0 km to the east. For people interested in historical sites, Blankenstein Castle is a specific point of reference.
Getting there
The Ruhr area can be reached from the north, south, east and west via motorways.
The Ruhr area has a strong industrial culture shaped by the former heritage of coal mining and the steel industry; many former industrial sites have been regenerated and renaturalised.
Landscape
In addition to its urban and industrial character, the Ruhr area has a diverse natural landscape.
The Ruhr area is a polycentric urban space comprising several large cities and is connected to the rivers Ruhr, Rhine and Lippe.
Former industrial sites in the Ruhr area include regenerated natural areas; the wider region also encompasses parks, gardens, nature reserves and lake landscapes.
Further destinations: Cologne, Krefeld, Viersen, Gütersloh, Rhein-Erft District, Recklinghausen, Münster, Düren.
