Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or Aalto-Musiktheater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Grugapark Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and Old Synagogue are just a few notable stops.

You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Colosseum Theater or Limbecker Platz.