While you're in Stadtbezirke V, take in top sights like Winery Kozlovic or Zeche Carl, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karlsplatz U-Bahn or II.Schichtstrasse U-Bahn.

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.

While you're in Stadtbezirke IV, take in top sights like Dubious-Arena or Georg-Melches-Stadion, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Essen-Gerschede S-Bahn or Essen-Dellwig Ost S-Bahn.

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Philharmonie Essen or Aalto-Musiktheater and hop on the metro to see more 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 Essen Cathedral 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.

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.