Social Event: Villa Hügel, Hügelpark and Dinner at Lake Baldeney

We are excited to welcome you to INREC 2026 in Essen and look forward to making your visit both enriching and enjoyable. On Wednesday, 26 August 2026, we invite participants to join us for a social event at Villa Hügel and Hügelpark, followed by a conference dinner overlooking Lake Baldeney. This evening programme offers an opportunity to discover one of Essen’s most historic locations, enjoy the surrounding landscape, and continue conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.

Social Event: Villa Hügel, Hügelpark and Dinner at Lake Baldeney
Our social event will begin with a visit to Villa Hügel, one of Essen’s most remarkable historical landmarks. Built by Alfred Krupp between 1870 and 1873, Villa Hügel was the residence of the Krupp family and remains closely connected to the industrial, economic and cultural history of the Ruhr region. Set within the beautiful Hügelpark, the villa offers an impressive combination of architecture, history and landscape, with views over the surrounding green area and Lake Baldeney. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the villa and park individually, supported by the available information material and the Hügel-App. (Villa Hügel)
Visit: Wednesday, 26 August 2026, from 17:00
Address: Villa Hügel, Hügel 1, 45133 Essen

Dinner at Parkhaus Hügel:
After the visit, the evening will continue with a conference dinner at Parkhaus Hügel, located close to Villa Hügel and overlooking Lake Baldeney, one of Essen’s most popular leisure and landscape areas. The lakeside setting provides a relaxed and elegant atmosphere to conclude the day, offering participants the opportunity to enjoy dinner together, continue conversations from the conference, and experience one of the most scenic locations in Essen. The dinner will include a buffet and drinks arrangement for the conference group.
Dinner venue: Parkhaus Hügel, Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße 209, 45133 Essen