WDR 2 Ruhrgebiet
About the station
WDR 2 Ruhrgebiet is a regional window version of the well-known pop radio station of Westdeutscher Rundfunk, specifically targeting listeners in the most populous urban area of North Rhine-Westphalia. The programme offers a combination of current pop hits, timeless classics, and comprehensive reporting from cities such as Dortmund, Essen, Duisburg, and Bochum. In addition to regional news and features from the Ruhr area, the format covers topics from politics, economics, sport, and culture.
The station’s regular offerings include all-day programming as well as special music blocks such as the WDR 2 Popnacht, which is broadcast nationwide on ARD radio overnight. Recurring initiatives such as the WDR 2 Weihnachtswunder and reports on excursion destinations and leisure opportunities in the region also shape the station’s profile. Content, podcasts, and playlists are available via the website and the ARD Audiothek.
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Address
Mörsergasse50667 Köln, DE
