Whether you are fresh lovebirds or a marriage with years of experience – it is always a good idea to have some fun together, try out new stuff and get to know each other better. Let’s explore some interesting and also unusual ideas for a date in Essen for couples.
Relax together in Wellnest (“Love” offer)
It has lovely romantic ambience with media hub to set music, screen and lighting to your liking. On a 34qm you have big jacuzzi, sauna and walk-in shower with amazing smelling body scrub. All this in very pleasing modern and woody esthetic. Package offer includes also champaign and brownie cake for sweet tooth. We tested it out ourselves many times and were never dissapointed!
Check out Wellnest’s “Love” offer here.
Hop restaurants in Rüttenscheid
On Rüttenscheider street you get the best chance to find coiusines that are to your liking and not sweat too much because of the hopping. Maybe try some antipasti at Cafe Oliv, then a burger at Traumkuh and top it all off with healthy dessert at cookie jar? The world (or Rüttenscheid) is your oyster!
Check out also the 13 unique cafés in Essen worth visiting.
Dine and watch theater at GOP Varieté-Theater Essen
Hearty food and full-blown entertainment go very well togheter at GOP Varieté-Theater Essen. You can book a special offer for couples – with champaign to welcome you two before the play. All in all – this might be the most convenient idea for a date in Essen – here you are done for food, drinks, music, theater and in a way – a circus. All in one place!
Sing at Karaoke Bar
Want to show off with your vocal talents the world needs to whitness? Or just scream your favourite hits together on top of your lungs? Singing together is an exellent way to bring people together! Essen has couple of bars that organise karaoke-nights regularly like rock-and-roll horror-styled Freak Show or beloved by locals Fritzpatrick’s irish pub.
Get a taste of high-culture in Grillo-Theater
A more sophisticated and subtle way to spend time together – accompanied by live classical music in Grillo-Theater. Dust up your nice clothes and get a glimpse of royalty together.
Aside from classical concerts Grillo-Theater features also theater, ballet and other cultural events. The current calendar you can find at Grillo-Theater program.
Solve puzzles in Escape Room
For some unusual kind of fun you can test your joined brain power and team work in an Escape Room. Who said it can’t be fun just the two of you? Some of the venues like Ruhr Escape, Exit Zone or Escape Arena have rooms, where you two are already enough to solve the puzzle!
Take a long walk at Wildgatter Essen
Nature gives a fantastic opportunity to relax, clear out your mind and have intimate conversations. One of the most beautiful places to visit is Wildgatter Essen where you can admire wildlife from afar (or with luck also up close).
If you are a fan of sports and nature you can also check out our list of 9 best parks in Essen for sport and hobby activities.
Let out steam by Axe throwing
You want to release your inner Viking together and learn some unusual skill? Try out axe-throwing. As a date ideas for couples it might be a bit unconventional, but hey – a bit of unexpected novelty does good to relationships! In Essen Axezone in Borbeck has got you covered.
Play billard
Put on your favorite jeans jacket and poke some balls into holes! Cafe Nord in the coolest rock bar in town, if you keen on bar atmosphere, want to snack something tasty and don’t mind people roaming around. Alternatively, if its just about billard, try out Walkabout Billiard. In both cases don’t forget to book beforehand!
See the city from hot air balloon at Baldeneysee
Breathtaking, unforgettable and not for the scared of heights! A bit pricy but perfect to celebrate special occasions in your relashionship. mydays provides the option to book a flight in Essen. Beware that launch sites may vary and the flights are strongly dependant on weather!
Learn something new at University Duisburg-Essen
It’s a bit of a long-term endeavour but it is definietly something special for curious couples starving for knowledge. For about 100€/pp per semester you can attend many various lectures as a guest student. It will surely deliver tons of new ideas and perspectives for inspiring late night discusions!
Information regarding rules, application form and program for current semester you will find on this website:
https://www.uni-due.de/studierendensekretariat/guest-auditors.php
Picknik at Grugapark
With this one you can be spontaneous: you only need warm sunny weather, a basket (backpack will also do its job), a blanket, a small fund for some tasty snacks and drinks and of course a cosy meadow. For this we recommend our favourite spot: Grugapark. Entry is not free of charge but cheap enough for what it offers: beautiful gardens, cleanliness and safety. If you plan to bring champaign, keep in mind that in Grugapark you can drink alcohol only on grill spaces and in restaurants!
Here you can see Grugapark maps.
Feel like a kid again in Trampoline park
When was the last time you jumped like a kid? Maybe it’s time to break daily routines of work and release your inner child together! It’s one of these fun activites when time passes and you don’t even notice, that you excerice – for that reason it is perfect for sport-resistant personalities.
Jump House in Essen has a broad offer of various trampolines, obstacle tracks and challanges. You only need sporty outfit and special Jump House socks that you can buy on site.
Visit a private brewery of Jacob Stauder
Are any beer lovers with us? I have to say, Stauder is personally my favourite beer. If you are curious how its made, you can book a trip around brewery on Stauder’s website. They also have accessories shop for more dedicated fans of the brand. Of course a trip like this wouldn’t be complete without tasting the produce – at the bar you can get the golden brew directly from the source!
Watch a film from comfort of your car at Autokino
Sometimes you just can’t be bothered to dress up and go to cinema, but just laying on the couch feels boring. A third option is there for you – car cinema. You just need a fuctioning car radio to recieve the sound!
DriveIn Autokino Essen has a rather limited selection of movies but they compensate with what other cinemas don’t have: burger and french fries. Those who chronically feel the need to comment on what’s going on the screen can feel free to do so – at least no stranger will shush you!
Shop together at the local flea market
Flea markets in Germany are not just some old dusty porcellain and cheesy Harlequin romance books – you can get there almost everything! Shopping here gives a nice dopamine kick as awesome bargains can be discovered on every corner. And if you get hungry doing all that, many food stands with various cousines offer affordable hot meals and often times a bench and table to sit down.
For current schedule of flea markets in Ruhrpott check out our website.
Feel like Mario and Luigi racing in Go-karts
Need more action and thrills but its not yet Kirmes season? Go-karting might just hit the spot! Good sneakers and fun ready spirit is all you need – at Daytona Kart Sportcenter you can rent helmets for free. For the hungry an thirsty standard offer of snacks and drinks is available at the bar.
Explore your artsy side by painting your own art piece
Feel like your relationship could thrive in creative environment? For those not ready for long-term learning commitment ArtNight painting course is the perfect choice. Many various courses for beginners (and pros) are available: nature, abstract or painting each other – whatever you fancy. All materials are included in the course price so no preparation is needed. And you get to take your art pieces home!
Learn to ride horses at Pro Equest
I know, it’s a very fancy one… but it’s probably more affordable than you think. Learning a skill like this requires commitment so I would recommend it only for steady couples – also financially. Who knows, maybe it turns out you are both born horsemen and horsewoman?
Pro Equest offers courses for absolute beginners and no worries – adults are welcome! There you will learn not only how to ride, but also proper care and handling of these beautiful animals.
Kayak or canoe together on Ruhr
Sunny summer day screams outdoor adventure – ideally in the vicinity of natural bodies of water and nature. Canoeing ticks all the boxes and doesn’t require much experience, it’s a perfect spontaneous idea for an active date. Rowing together in one kayak will surely strenghen the spirit of teamwork in your relationship.
At Baldeneysee you can rent a kayak from Seaside Beack Baldeneysee for a tour around the lake. If you prefer to move along the river check out the rent offer of Ruhrtouren (from Essen-Werden to Essen-Kettwig).