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

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.

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

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.

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 of the city at Essen-Steele S-Bahn or Essen-Steele Ost S-Bahn.