Stadtbezirke I Travel Guide
Visit Stadtbezirke I
Popular places to visit
Folkwang Museum
Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.
Aalto-Musiktheater
Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.
Grillo-Theater
Enjoy a performance at Grillo-Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Old Synagogue
Find out about the history of Essen with a stop at Old Synagogue. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Stadtgarten
Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.
University of Duisburg-Essen
Walk around the campus at University of Duisburg-Essen during your visit to Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Activities
Essen-Mülheim: Airbus A320 Flight Simulator
Audiobook City Rally through the Landschaftspark Nord in Duisburg
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Other neighbourhoods around Stadtbezirke I
Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Limbecker Platz 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.
Suedviertel
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.
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.
Stadtbezirk III
When in Stadtbezirk III and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grugapark Botanical Garden or Grugahalle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Laubenweg U-Bahn or Halbe Hoehe U-Bahn.
Stadtbezirke VI
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.