While you're in Stadtbezirke IV, take in top sights like Dubious-Arena or Georg-Melches-Stadion, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Essen-Gerschede S-Bahn or Essen-Dellwig Ost S-Bahn.

You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Colosseum Theater or Limbecker Platz.

While you're in Stadtbezirke V, take in top sights like Winery Kozlovic or Zeche Carl, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karlsplatz U-Bahn or II.Schichtstrasse U-Bahn.

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

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 the city at Laubenweg U-Bahn or Halbe Hoehe U-Bahn.

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