If you're spending some time in Stadtbezirke VI, Red Dot Design Museum and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site are top sights worth seeing.

When in Stadtbezirke VII and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site or Ruhr Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen-Steele S-Bahn or Essen-Steele Ost S-Bahn.

Even though there aren't top sights in Steele, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen. Jump on the metro at Essen-Steele S-Bahn to see more of the city.

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

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.

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke V, check out sights like Winery Kozlovic or Zeche Carl and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karlsplatz U-Bahn or II.Schichtstrasse U-Bahn.