Information about the city:
The history of Essen dates back to 800, the city is rich in cultural and historical attractions. The headquarters of the largest German gas sales and gas transportation company E.ON Ruhrgas is located in Essen. The Messe Essen exhibition complex hosts major international exhibitions every month, including those in the metallurgical, computer and consumer goods industries, attracting specialists from all over the world. If you are traveling to Essen to view an apartment during the next exhibition, be prepared for increased prices for hotel rooms. However, if you already have your own apartment in Essen, this should not bother you. You can also easily rent out an apartment in Essen. The city is home to the headquarters of eight of the country's hundred largest concerns and employs many highly qualified specialists. There are also many students in the city who traditionally rent housing during their studies. The University of Duisburg-Essen is located in Essen, which is part of the ConRuhr alliance of Ruhr universities and welcomes students from all over the world.