Essen: The sixth largest city in Germany and the second largest in the province (lander) of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the largest city in the Ruhr District. It's about a 20 minute drive from Dusseldorf.

It is also home of the 30th annual International Essen Christmas Mart (November 16-December 23, 2002). Visit their web site at:
www.weihnachtsmarkt.essen.de