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

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Folkwang Museum or Essen Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Suedviertel. Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the larger area.

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Stoppenberg. You might want to make time for a stop at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site or Red Dot Design Museum.

Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Essen Cathedral and Philharmonie 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.

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 the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.