Türkenquelle

Türkenquelle is a natural spring in Kettwig that emerges from a stone wall and creates a small waterfall flowing into a basin near Werdener Street. The water runs clear and cold throughout the year from this spot.

The spring received its name in the 1960s when Turkish residents began regularly collecting water from this natural source. This practice became so common that the place became known by this name.

This natural monument serves as an informal meeting point where local community members congregate to collect water from the natural source.

The location is freely accessible and easy to reach from Werdener Street; water collection tubes are available at the basin. The water carries no official drinking certification, so visitors should use their own judgment before consuming it.

The water flows underground through a drainage pipe beneath the street before eventually reaching the Ruhr River downstream. Most visitors do not realize this hidden connection beneath their feet.

Location: Essen

GPS coordinates: 51.35750,6.94694

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08