Ruhr area is booming: Record numbers for guests and overnight stays 2025!

Ruhr area is booming: Record numbers for guests and overnight stays 2025!

Essen, Deutschland - Tourism in the Ruhr area also shows a pleasant development in 2025. The region recorded impressive figures in the first quarter: almost 988,000 guest arrivals and 1.9 million overnight stays were counted. These values ​​are above the level of the record year 2024, which indicates a persistently positive dynamic. While the national trend records declines in tourism, the Ruhr area not only remains stable, but also achieves growth that is above the national average. This positive balance is particularly reflected in the March numbers.

In March 2025, guest arrivals rose by 7.3 percent to almost 381,000, while overnight stays rose by around 5.0 percent to a good 738,000. The contribution of foreign guests is particularly noteworthy: their arrivals grew by 10.5 percent, which corresponds to around 66,380 arrivals from abroad and is equivalent to an increase of 16.0 percent compared to March 2024. The overnight stays of foreign guests also rose by almost 16.0 percent to 124,400.

reasons for growth

The positive development in March 2025 is due to several factors. An important aspect are the big trade fairs and the diverse range of events in the region. An outstanding example is the Equitana, which took place in Essen and attracted numerous visitors. The accommodation statistics for the Ruhr metropolis is prepared by Ruhr Tourismus GmbH, including the numbers from the Wesel district and the city of Duisburg.

The Ruhr area is not only a national, but also an international attraction. The region relies on a wide range of attractions and events to inspire tourists from all over the world. Further information on events and sights in the Ruhr area can be found at Ruhr Tourismus .