Essen Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Essen
Stadtbezirke I
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.
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.
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.
Stadtkern
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Other places like Essen
- Messe Essen
- Folkwang Museum
- Philharmonie Essen
- University of Duisburg-Essen
- Grugapark Botanical Garden
- Ruhr Museum
- Ruhrlandklinik
- Red Dot Design Museum
- Limbecker Platz
- Essen Cathedral
- Villa Hugel
- Colosseum Theater
- Schloss Borbeck
- Georg-Melches-Stadion
- Red Dot Design Museum
- Folkwang Uni Der Künste
- Old Synagogue
- GOP Variety Theatre Essen
- Stadtgarten
- Grillo-Theater
- Essen Luciuskirche
- Ruhr Museum