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The Grugapark is a central park in the city of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was first opened in 1929 as the first "Große Ruhrländische Gartenbau-Ausstellung". Adjacent to the Grugapark is the Grugahalle concert hall and the Messe Essen exhibition centre.
Grugapark Essen is a versatile destination offering something for everyone. It combines a botanical garden with rare and stunning plants, a vibrant animal park, a hub for games and sports, a relaxing health facility and spa, and expansive meadows perfect for picnics, barbecues, and leisure. With stylish restaurants, an open-air museum, and a concert arena, it’s also a gastronomic and cultural hotspot. Located in Essen at the heart of the Ruhr region, this sprawling 700,000-square-meter park invites visitors year-round to connect with nature, enjoy events, or simply unwind. Originating from the Great Ruhr Landscape Gardening Exhibition of 1929, Grugapark is now one of Europe’s largest and most beautiful leisure parks, renowned for its stunning landscapes and historic trees.
History
During WWII, 35 Russian forced labourers were killed by the Gestapo at a place called Montagsloch.
Gallery
Opening of the Gruga in 1929 with a view from the Radio Tower: Dahlia arena behind, pergola garden and milk restaurant in front
Event in the Radio Garden in 1929
Bronze sculpture "Mourning" by Joseph Enseling, today at the Südwestfriedhof Essen