Hattingen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the district of Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
About Hattingen
Hattingen was first mentioned in 990 as Hatneggen, followed by the founding of the town in 1396. In 1554 the town was recognised by the Hanseatic League, and its location helped the textile trade to flourish. After some run-ins with the French and Swedes, the town continued to grow steadily. Following the establishing of theHenrichshüttesteelworks in 1854, Hattingen started booming rapidly. World War II meant massive support for the regime and also becoming an important air raid target. After heavy damage the historic town was rebuild but neglected in the post-war period, though public resistance meant only parts of it were demolished in the 1970s. Despite large protests, increasing competition and a bad location caused the closure of the steelworks from 1987 on, causing the loss of almost
Top Attractions in Hattingen
Explore the best things to see and do in Hattingen:
- ★Bismarck Tower
- ★Blankenstein castle
- ★Blankenstein Old Town
- ★Christmas Market
- ★Church Square
- ★City Wall and Moat Street
- ★Enjoy the Ruhr Meadows
- ★Flatiron House
Where to Eat in Hattingen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴12 Apostel Schulenburg
- 🍴Asia-Palast
- 🍴Bella Bella Mozzarella
- 🍴China Express Van Loi
- 🍴Eiscafe Filippin
- 🍴Eiscafe San Remo
Where to Stay in Hattingen
- 🏨Avantgarde Hotel
- 🏨Campingplatz Ruhrbrücke in Hattingen
- 🏨Hotel Birschel-Mühle
- 🏨Ruhr Inn Hotel & Sauna
- 🏨Zur alten Krone
Hattingen Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: