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.

While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, International Christmas Market Essen and Philharmonie Essen are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

While you're strolling through Nordviertel, you may want to check out the restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Universitaet Essen U-Bahn or Bamlerstrasse U-Bahn.

Get to know Suedviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.

While Huttrop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like International Christmas Market Essen and Philharmonie Essen.