District of Essen, Germany
Borbeck-Mitte
Borbeck-Mitte is the central borough of Borbeck, the fourth suburban district of Essen, Germany.
Together with the other boroughs of the district, it was incorporated on April 1, 1915. Borbeck-Mitte has a population of roughly 13,500 people and a total area of 3.19 km2 or 1.23 sq mi. The name Borbeck derives from Bor(a)thbeki, which means either river in a fertile lowland or river of the Bructeri.
How locals move
Getting around Borbeck-Mitte the local way
- Get inThe only practical way to get from there to Duisburg is by ordering a minibus airport transfer, as there is no direct train connection.
From Wikivoyage: Duisburg, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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