Essen Travel Guide
Where to stay in Essen
Stadtbezirke I
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.
Stadtkern
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.
Ruettenscheid
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.
Stadtbezirke II
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.
Kettwig
Historical sites and restaurants are just a few features Kettwig is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Kettwig S-Bahn or Kettwig Stausee S-Bahn.
Stadtbezirke IX
While you're in Stadtbezirke IX, take in top sights like Seaside Beach Baldeney or Baldeneysee, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen-Werden S-Bahn or Essen-Hügel S-Bahn.
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Popular places to visit
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
Find out about the history of Essen with a stop at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Red Dot Design Museum
Rich with history, Red Dot Design Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Folkwang Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Folkwang Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Grugapark Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Grugapark Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Ruhr Museum
You can study the exhibits at Ruhr Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Aalto-Musiktheater
Enjoy a show at Aalto-Musiktheater, a theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Other places like Essen
- Messe Essen
- Red Dot Design Museum
- Folkwang Museum
- Grugapark Botanical Garden
- Villa Hugel
- Ruhr Museum
- Philharmonie Essen
- Colosseum Theater
- Limbecker Platz
- University of Duisburg-Essen
- Ruhrlandklinik
- Schloss Borbeck
- Essen Cathedral
- Old Synagogue
- Golfclub Essen-Heidhausen e. V.
- Folkwang Uni Der Künste
- Grillo-Theater
- Basilica St. Ludgerus
- Castel Ruin Burgaltendorf
- Light Castle
- Georg-Melches-Stadion