Travel

Thanks to its central location in the heart of the Ruhr district, it is easily accessible by car, train and plane.  

Car 
The city is connected to the national and international motorway network via the A40, A42 and A52.  

Train & Public Transport 
Over 100 InterCity, EuroCity and InterCityExpress long-distance trains stop at Essen’s main railway station every day. And within the city itself, the principle of short distances still applies: all main tram and subway lines stop at the main station; additional bus lines stop at destinations throughout Essen.  

Plane 
It only takes 20 minutes by car to reach Dusseldorf International Airport via the A52/A44, and trams on the S1 line as well as several regional express and long distance trains connect Essen with the airport (roughly a 21-minute journey).  

Other airports nearby include Cologne/Bonn (around an hour by train) and Dortmund (approximately 45 minutes by car). 

Your festival pass is also valid for public transportation on the days of the festival within the city of Essen. 

You can book your hotel through the “visit Essen” website here:

https://tportal.tomas.travel/essen-convention/ukv/result?tt=cmg8chkj76mfs2fhqhgpe3mik6 

Shared accommodation: 

For a small extra fee, you can book a simple stay in shared quarters. You will be sleeping in a gymnasium in a central Essen with other singers. Shared quarters are like camping inside: Shared showers and bathrooms are available. Breakfast is included. All you have to do is bring ana air-bed, a sleeping bag, towels and dishes! 

Essen 

Come and discover one of the greenest cities in Germany, at the heart of the Ruhr region. Essen has so much to offer – from shopping in buzzing city streets to hiking and cycling in beautiful scenery, from art, culture and top-notch museums and theatres to industrial heritage at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein – Essen has got it all!