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

Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen while you're exploring Ostviertel and the surrounding neighborhoods.

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Burgaltendorf. You might want to make time for a stop at Burg Altendorf or Castel Ruin Burgaltendorf.

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Philharmonie Essen or International Christmas Market Essen and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Suedviertel. Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the larger area.

Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen 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.