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The town Wanne-Eickel is lying in Ruhr area and was independent until 1975. Since then, through a territorial reform, it has formed with the neighboring city Herne a common commune.
Districts
Until 1975 the city was divided into the following districts, the names of which are still mostly used by the local population:
- Our Fritz / Crange
- Tub north
- Sharp angle ring
- Röhlinghausen
- Tub-south
- Eickel
background
The historically more interesting part of the twin city was Eickel, which was already mentioned in the early Middle Ages. The district of Crange also has a long tradition, the horse market from which today's Cranger Kirmes developed, has existed since the 15th century. But Wanne and Eickel became more important - like other cities in the Ruhr area - during the industrialization of the 19th century. The main station was Wanne-Eickel, which developed into the most important marshalling yard in the central Ruhr area.
In 1926, Wanne, Eickel and Röhlinghausen were combined to form the independent city of Wanne-Eickel. The population peaked in the 1960s when it passed the 100,000 mark. As part of the major municipal reform in North Rhine-Westphalia, Wanne-Eickel merged with the neighboring town of Herne in 1975. Since then, Wanne and Eickel have been districts of the independent city of Herne. De facto But a very strong sense of independence was preserved. As a result of the decline of mining and heavy industry, many jobs were also lost in Wanne and Eickel, and the combined population of the two districts fell to around 70,000.
In the (West German) popular culture of the second half of the 20th century, Wanne-Eickel was regarded as the proverbial symbol of an average, provincial, somewhat boring city in the Ruhr area, which is somehow endearing for that very reason. The city was sung about in songs, mentioned in films, television programs and cabaret programs, often in a humorous and mocking contrast to more important metropolises or exotic locations.
Examples are the song Moon from Wanne-Eickel from 1962; the fictional character Adolf Tegtmeier the comedian Jürgen von Manger comes from Wanne-Eickel, as does Elke Heidenreich's character Else Stratmann; the Ruhrpott comedy Invitation to dance (1977) with Marius Müller-Westernhagen mainly plays here; in Frederik Vahle's nursery rhyme Anne coffee pot the main character ends up in Wanne-Eickel after visits to the Arctic, Africa and the Black Forest; in the eighties hit Surfing on the quarry pond (a cover version of Surfin ’U.S.A. the Beach Boys) the surfers don't come from California, but Wanne-Eickel; in the RTL comedy show Friday night news there were a number of skits under the title CSI: Wanne-Eickel as a parody of the American crime series CSI: Vegas.
getting there
By plane
Wanne-Eickel is located in the catchment area of a number of airports. The 
Dortmund Airport
(IATA: DTM) is the nearest regional airport and about 30 minutes drive away by car. Using public transport from the airport to Dortmund Hbf. From where the RE 3, the RB 43 and the S 2 offer a direct connection to Wanne-Eickel. The Dusseldorf Airport(IATA: DUS) is the closest international airport and can take you directly to the RE 2 as well as the RE 3 can be reached in about 45 minutes. It takes about 50 minutes by car. Other airports in the more distant area of Wanne-Eickel are the Niederrhein Weeze Airport(IATA: NRN), Cologne-Bonn Airport(IATA: CGN) and the Munster Osnabrück Airport(IATA: FMO), approx. 1 hour away by car).
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By train
Train station is 1 Wanne-Eickel Hbf., Crossing point of numerous regional routes and stopping point of a long-distance route:
- IC 35 North dike Mole - North dike - North - Emden - Emden outer harbor - Leer (East Frisia) - Meppen - Lingen - Rheine - Münster - Recklinghausen - Wanne-Eickel - Gelsenkirchen - Oberhausen - Duisburg - Düsseldorf Airport - Düsseldorf - Cologne - Bonn - Remagen - Andernach - Koblenz - Mainz - Worms - Mannheim - Karlsruhe - Baden-Baden - Offenburg - Hausach - Hornberg - Triberg - Sankt Georgen (Black Forest) - Villingen ( Black Forest) - Donaueschingen - Immendingen - Singen - Radolfzell - Constance
- RE 2 Rhein-Haard-Express: Münster (Westf) - Recklinghausen - Wanne-Eickel - Gelsenkirchen - Essen - Duisburg - Düsseldorf Airport - Düsseldorf
- RE 3 Rhein-Emscher-Express: Düsseldorf - Düsseldorf Airport - Duisburg - Oberhausen - Essen-Altenessen - Gelsenkirchen - Wanne-Eickel - Herne - Castrop-Rauxel - Dortmund-Mengede - Dortmund - Kamen - Hamm (Westf)
- RB 42 Haard Railway: Münster (Westf) - Haltern am See - Recklinghausen - Wanne-Eickel - Gelsenkirchen - food
- RB 43 Emschertal Railway: Dorsten - Wanne-Eickel - Herne - Dortmund
- RB 46 Glückauf Railway: Gelsenkirchen - Wanne-Eickel - Bochum
- S 2 S-Bahn Rhine-Ruhr: Dortmund - Herne - Recklinghausen - Wanne-Eickel - Gelsenkirchen - Essen - Duisburg
In the street
Wanne-Eickel is conveniently located on several motorways: 
(Exit Herten), 
(Exits Crange and Wanne) and 
(Exit Eickel).
By boat
The White Fleet Baldeney at the Wanne lock group.
mobility
On foot
The urban area is compact. If you have a little stamina, you can reach all destinations on foot.
Bicycle traffic
In general, Wanne-Eickel is a bike-friendly city, but there are also places where the network of bike paths is insufficient. Bicycles can be found at the stations of the Metropolradruhr be borrowed. The NRW cycling network offers orientation with its uniform traffic signs.
Car traffic
With the exception of the pedestrian zone, almost all destinations can be easily reached by car and public parking spaces are available on site.
Bus transport
Wanne-Eickel is part of the Verkehrsverbundes Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) and connected to the other transport companies in the Ruhr area through this tariff. Tickets are valid for buses and trains and enable trips to other cities; The same tariffs apply everywhere in the VRR. A single ticket in the A2 price category required for Wanne-Eickel costs € 2.70 (reduced € 1.60) and enables a 90-minute journey. The day ticket for one person costs € 6.80.
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- 1 Cranger Church, At the Cranger Church. The history of the Cranger Church dates back to 1441 and makes it the oldest church in the city.
- 2 Johanneskirche, Richard-Wagner-Str. 5.
The origins of the neo-Gothic church go back to the 15th century.
- 3 Christ Church, Main street 245. Built in the neo-Gothic style in 1886 and 1887 according to a design by the Barmen architect Gerhard August Fischer.
- 4 Saint Joseph, Main street 140. Monumental building, created in 1910 from Ruhr sandstone.
- 5 Luther Church, Unser-Fritz-Str. 26. The listed Luther Church has an unusual architecture with elements of Neo-Gothic, North German brick architecture and Franco-German detail forms from the 12th century.
- 6 Saint Lawrence, Main street 317. Neo-Gothic church built between 1884 and 1892, the sights of which include works by Käthe Kollwitz, Ernst Barlach, Gerhard Marcks and others.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
- 7 House Crange. The ruins of the moated castle Haus Crange have just been opened to the public again and tell the story of Crange on numerous display boards.
Buildings
- 8 Old crange. Well-kept half-timbered houses from the time before industrialization are located on the "Alt Crange" street, well worth seeing, but very hidden.
- 9 Our Fritz colliery, At the Malakow Tower. One of the last remaining Malakow towers is located in the district of Unser-Fritz on the site of the former colliery of the same name, which today is part of the route of industrial culture as the "Künstlerzeche Unser-Fritz".
- 10 Stadtsparkasse, Hauptstrasse 224. In the pedestrian zone is the seat of the Stadtsparkasse Wanne-Eickel, which, together with the adjacent residential buildings, is part of a building complex from the 1920s. Together they are considered to be one of the largest and most outstanding examples of expressionist architecture.
- 11 town hall, Rathausstrasse 6th. The imposing town hall, made of brickwork, is an impressive example of the neo-renaissance.
- 12 Pluto colliery, Thiesstrasse 61. On the site of the former colliery you can visit the listed headframe, the shaft hall with hanging bench and hoisting machine houses with electric hoisting machine and hoisting rope.
- 13 Central Station, Heinz-Rühmann-Platz 1. The neoclassical station was built in 1913 and developed into the most important marshalling yard in the region.
- 14 Main post, Wanner Str. 23. The post office corresponds architecturally with the station building of the main train station, which is only 150 meters away and was built at the same time.
- 15 Lock group, Alt Crange 18. The Wanne-Eickel lock group, built between 1906 and 1914, is still used today to navigate the Rheine-Herne Canal and is part of two themed routes on the Route of Industrial Culture.
- 16 To old Fritz, Dorstener Str. 279. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 77710. The half-timbered house is the oldest monument on the Gahlener Kohlenweg and is still operated as a restaurant today.
- 17 Hülsmann brewery, Eickeler Market 1. The listed brewery and grains house of the former brewery is now a community center. The Hülsmann pub is located under the two huge copper kettles.
Monuments
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- 18 Three-men-corner, Heinz-Rühmann-Platz 1. The sculptures of a miner, a captain and a railroad worker - the professions that once ensured prosperity in Wanne-Eickel. The arrangement on the station forecourt consists of casts. The originals are in front of the Heimatmuseum in Unser Fritz.
- 19 Kaiserbrunnen. A memorial in the former Kaisergarten, today's Stadtgarten, created from 1898 to 1901 based on a design by the Düsseldorf sculptor Arnold Frisch.
- 20 Cranger Gate, At Cranger Church 2. The Cranger Gate is the symbolic main entrance to the Cranger Kirmes and was inaugurated in 1978.
- 21 Emscher horses, Langekampstrasse 36. The two neighing horses symbolize the Emscher horses, which once lived in the region and whose labor and value contributed significantly to the rise of the city.
- 22 Emscherbruch, Main street 358. Another statue in honor of these animals.
- 23 Fritzchen at the Cranger Gate, Main street 416. The rather humorous stylized statue of another Emscher horse, vis-a-vis the Cranger Tor.
- 24 Pulley, Intersection of Hauptstrasse / Berliner Strasse. Sheave of the Consolidation colliery in memory of the colliery facilities in Wanne-Eickel.
- 25 cenotaph, Main street 416. Statue of a reclining soldier commemorating the dead of World War I.
Museums
- 26 Wanne-Eickel Local History and Natural History Museum, Our-Fritz-Strasse 108. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 75255, Fax: 49 (0)2323 162660, Email: [email protected]. The Wanne-Eickler City Museum offers an insight into the history of the city, especially the mining industry associated with it, and also has a number of historical means of transport.Open: Tue - Fri 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sun and public holidays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Price: adults € 1, children € 0.50.
Parks
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- 27 City garden. The Mondpalast theater and the Kaiserbrunnen are located in the city garden.
- 28 Rathauspark. The park connects the pedestrian zone with the town hall and the train station.
- 29 Volksgarten Eickel. The Gockelns restaurant and a small zoo are located in the Volksgarten.
- 30 Dorneburg Park. The observatory can be found on the edge of the Dorneburg Park.
- 31 Flora Park. A smaller park in the north of the city.
- 32 Park King's Pit. The city shares the area of the park with neighboring Bochum.
various
- In Wanne-Eickel at Rolandstrasse 49 is the arithmetically determined by the Regionalverband Ruhr 33 Center of the Ruhr area
activities
- 1 Cranger fun fair, Cranger fairground. The Cranger Kirmes is the largest folk festival in North Rhine-Westphalia and the second largest in Germany.Open: Starting on the first Friday in August, duration 10 days.
- 2 Wanner moon nights, At the Buschmannshof. The Wanner moon nights take place on the Buschmannshof in the heart of downtown Wanner on 3 days in May or June. In addition to an extensive stage program, there is a firework display and shopping days in downtown Wanner.
- 3 Moon Palace Theater, Wilhelmstrasse 26. If you want to experience theater performances with local flavor, you should visit the Mondpalast Theater, whose most successful staging is the comedy "Ronaldo & Julia", which has been played continuously since its opening in 2005. Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the play tells of two Wanne-Eickler families who run pubs next to each other. But while the Montakowskis are attached to FC Schalke 04, the Kapulinskis are fans of Borussia Dortmund.
- 4 Tiger Palace, Heisterkamp 62. The demonstrations in the Tigerpalast, which also offers a program for young people and adults in the early evening, are suitable for small spectators.
- 5 Pineapple, On Wananas 1. The leisure and thermal bath "Wananas" offers water pleasure and medical treatments with the salt water of the bath.
- 6 Eickel Sports Park, In the sports park 20. In the Eickel sports park there are opportunities for mini golf, boules, table tennis, climbing and more.
- 7 Observatory, Am Böckenbusch 2a. Anyone who has a weakness for astronomy should visit the observatory in Dorneburg Park. Those interested can take part in observing the sun, the moon or the stars free of charge.Open: Every Monday from 6 p.m.
- 8 Pluto dump, Wilhelmstrasse 96. The former mountain dump of the neighboring former colliery is now a nature reserve of around 13 hectares. At the top there is a viewing platform with a view of the entire city.
shop
Hauptstraße concentrates shops for everyday needs in two shopping centers, one in each of the Eickel and Wanne districts. It is better to buy high-end goods in the surrounding cities of Bochum, Recklinghausen or Gelsenkirchen. The northern part of the main street in Wanne concentrates Turkish specialty and grocery stores.
kitchen
Wanne-Eickel's kitchen is shaped by the numerous migration movements of people to the Ruhr area. Prussian, Polish, Rhenish and Westphalian influences from the time of industrialization meet the Greek, Italian and Turkish cuisine of the guest workers of the economic miracle.
Cheap
- 1 Nicholas Grill, Main Street 316. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 77710. Long-established restaurant with Greek cuisine.Open: Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- 2 The currywurst, Heidstrasse 28. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 77776, Email: [email protected]. Inconspicuous "chip shop" which is known nationwide for the "hottest currywurst in the world".Open: Mon-Sat 12: 00-21: 30 p.m.
- 3 Fischhaus Lichte, Main street 229. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 9619900, Email: [email protected]. Nice little fish restaurant.Open: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- 4 With Darius, Bielefelder Str. 189. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 944250. Small restaurant that offers Polish specialties at a reasonable price.Open: Mo-Fr 12: 00-21: 00 h, Sa, Su, public holidays 13: 00-21: 00 h.
- 5 Pizzeria Sarda, Bielefelder Str. 125. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 48238. Cheap but good Italian cuisine.Open: Tue-Sun 12: 00-14: 30 and 17: 30-22.30.
- 6 Lezzet Kebap House, Main street 196. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 9634105. Small fast food restaurant with Turkish specialties.Open: Mon-Sun 08: 00-22: 30 h.
- 7 Bavaria Alm, Holsterhauser Strasse 188. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 4670250, Fax: 49 (0)2325 4670251, Email: [email protected]. System catering in the industrial area on Holsterhauser Straße, which is modeled on a huge Bavarian alpine hut.Open: Mon-Fri 11: 00-24: 00, Sat / Sun / Fe 9: 00-24: 00, Sat 9: 00-13: 00 breakfast buffet, Sun / Fe 9: 00-14: 00 Brunch buffet.
- 8 Cafe del Sol, Holsterhauser Strasse 190. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 586192, Fax: 49 (0)2325 586194, Email: [email protected]. System catering in the industrial area on Holsterhauser Strasse in the style of a Mediterranean restaurant.Open: daily from 9:00 a.m., Sun-Thu until 1:00 a.m., Fri & Sat until 2:00 a.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.-1: 00 p.m. breakfast buffet, Sun / Fe 9:00 a.m.-2: 00 p.m. brunch buffet.
- 9 L'Osteria, Holsterhauser Strasse 186 (Holsterhausen). Tel.: 49 (0)2325 9699240, Fax: 49 (0)2325 9699242, Email: [email protected]. System catering in the commercial area on Holsterhauser Strasse in the style of an Italian restaurant.Open: Mon-Sat 11: 00-24: 00, Sun public holidays 12: 00-24: 00.
medium
- 10 To the crooked dog, At the Cranger Church 1. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 6626394, Email: [email protected]. Regional and international cuisine.Open: Mon - Sat 16: 00-21: 30, Sun & public holidays 12: 00-21: 00.
- 11 Sale e pepe, Eickeler Markt 10a. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 6399860, Email: [email protected]. Italian cuisine for more demanding guests.Open: Tue - Sun and on public holidays 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm.
- 12 Wanner Hof, Kolpingstrasse 23. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 70585, Email: [email protected]. International cuisine in a modern environment.Open: Tue - Sat 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sun & public holidays 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Upscale
- 13 Gockelns, Reichsstrasse 39. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 31279, Email: [email protected]. Varied cuisine in a beautiful ambience.Open: Tue - Sun 12: 00-22: 00.
Cafes
- 14 Ice cream parlor Cortina, Main street 262. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 5831509. Oldest ice cream parlor in the city with the original neon advertising from the 50s.Open: Mon - Sat 9:30 am - 8:00 pm.
- 15 Ice cream parlor Capri, Main street 320. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 75229. Italian ice cream parlor in the north of Wanner.
- 16 Cafe gossip, Main street 287. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 6477411. Large selection of cream cakes and small snacks.Open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- 17 Messner café and pastry shop, Eickeler Market 14. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 31394. Long-established Eickler café with a good selection of cakes.
- 18 Gianni ice cream parlor, On Wenge 12. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 586063. Italian ice cream specialties.Open: Mon-Sun 10: 00-21: 00.
- 19 Ice cream parlor Dolomiti, Herzogstrasse 2. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 31330. The second oldest ice cream parlor in town has existed for over 50 years.
nightlife
The nightlife in Wanne-Eickel is very, very quiet. If you want variety in this regard, you should visit the neighboring university town Bochum visit.
accommodation
Cheap
- 1 My little hotel, Paulstrasse 61. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 52529, Email: [email protected].
- 2 Apartment and holiday apartment Grimberg, Grimberger Field 13. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 793349.
- 3 Holiday apartment Ruhrpöttchen, Mozartstrasse 10, 44649 Herne. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 50271, Email: [email protected]. Features: television, hair dryer, coffee maker, kitchen.
medium
- 4 Hotel master drink, Eickeler Market 19. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 635517, Fax: 49 (0)2325 635518, Email: [email protected].
Upscale
Learn
Wanne-Eickel has eleven primary schools, two grammar schools, two secondary schools, a secondary school, three special schools, two comprehensive schools, a vocational college, a Waldorf school and an adult education center.
Work
The entire Ruhr area suffered and suffers from the decline of heavy industry and Wanne-Eickel is no exception. The big cities of Dortmund, Essen and Bochum were able to make some progress with the structural change towards services and logistics, but it is only slowly picking up speed in Wanne-Eickel. Although a container terminal was put into operation at the Wanner Hafen in 2002, a company from the security industry settled there and the nursing sector is also growing, but the unemployment rate remains comparatively high.
security
Wanne-Eickel is generally a safe city; the same rules of conduct apply that should be followed in other large cities. You should be careful of pickpockets, especially in the crush of the Cranger Kirmes.
fire Department
As in all of Germany, the fire brigade and rescue service can be reached on 112.
- 1 Fire station, Stöckstrasse 32-34. The Wanne-Eickel fire station is a professional fire brigade with vehicles from the rescue service and fire protection.
police
As in the rest of Germany, the police can be reached on 110. The Wanne-Eickel guard is part of the Police headquarters in Bochum.
- 2 Police station, Hauptstrasse 99. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 960-3721, Fax: 49 (0)2325 960-3728. Open: open all day.
health
Wanne-Eickel has two hospitals: the St. Anna Hospital in Wanne-Nord and the Ev. Hospital in Eickel.
- 3 St. Anna Hospital, Hospitalstrasse 19. Tel.: 49 (0)2325 986-0, Fax: 49 (0)2325 986-2649, Email: [email protected]. The hospital in Wanne-Nord has 350 beds and offers a diverse range of treatments.
- 4 Evangelic Hospital (EVK), Hordeler Str. 7-9. Tel.: 49 (0)2323 498-0, Fax: 49 (0)2323 46375, Email: [email protected]. In addition to the activities of the health insurance company itself, the family doctor's emergency service is carried out from here in an emergency practice.
In addition, doctors from all disciplines and a large number of pharmacies are spread across the entire city.
Practical advice
The main post office is on Wanner Strasse, various post offices in all parts of the city. The prefix for Wanne-Eickel is 02325, from abroad 00492325.
trips
The Rhine-Herne Canal, which connects the Rhine with the Dortmund-Ems Canal and passes a large number of locks and monuments, can be explored by bike or on foot. A suggested route can be found on the Project page of the "Kulturkanal."
Neighboring communities
literature
- Hermann Keinhorst: Eickel. From the year 774 to modern times, Wanne-Eickel 1965
- Erwin Roloff: Wanne-Eickel. A city in the district, Wanne-Eickel, 3rd edition 1971
- Heinrich Lührig, Gerhard Schmitz: Röhlinghausen Wanne-Eickel III. History and stories from a district of the southern Emscher region - exalted and experienced, collected and retold, Herne 1995
- Wolfgang cattle weaver: Trace of coal: Europe in Herne and Wanne-Eickel, Herne 2000
- Wolfgang Berke: The book on the city of Wanne-Eickel. Myths, cults, records: a journey through time through the heart of the Ruhr area, Essen, 5th edition 2007
Web links
- http://www.cranger-tor.de - Website about the city
- http://www.gfh-wan.de - Society for local history Wanne-Eickel
- http://www.wanne-eickel-historie.de - Collection of numerous documents and photos
