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.

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

While you're in Stadtbezirke VIII, take in top sights like Ruhr or Burg Altendorf, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Essen-Kupferdreh S-Bahn or Essen-Holthausen S-Bahn.

While Heisingen might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Baldeneysee and Ruhr.

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Red Dot Design Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.

Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen while you're exploring Ostviertel and the surrounding neighborhoods.