Essen
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Where to stay in Essen
Ruettenscheid
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Ruettenscheid. Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
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 the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.
Stadtbezirke I
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Philharmonie Essen or Limbecker Platz and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.
Kettwig
Historic 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.
Stadtkern
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.
Bredeney
Get to know Bredeney and its many features like its beaches and restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Seaside Beach Baldeney and Villa Hugel, and you can jump on the metro at Essen-Hügel S-Bahn or Kruppallee Essen Station to get around the city.
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Popular places to visit
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
You can browse the exhibits at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Take in the theater 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 theater 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 theater scene and live music.
Red Dot Design Museum
You can study the exhibits at Red Dot Design Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater 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 trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.
Other places like Essen
- Messe Essen
- Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
- Seaside Beach Baldeney
- Baldeneysee
- Grugahalle
- Grugapark Botanical Garden
- Philharmonie Essen
- Folkwang Museum
- Red Dot Design Museum
- Ruhrlandklinik
- Limbecker Platz
- Ruhr Museum
- Ruhr
- Villa Hugel
- Old Synagogue
- Colosseum Theater
- Aalto-Musiktheater
- Schloss Borbeck
- Essen Cathedral
- University of Duisburg-Essen
- Alfried Krupp Hospital Ruettenscheid
- GOP Variety Theatre Essen
- International Christmas Market Essen
- Zeche Carl
- Golfclub Essen-Heidhausen e. V.
- Stadtgarten
- Grillo-Theater
- Burg Altendorf
- Castel Ruin Burgaltendorf
- Folkwang Uni Der Künste
- Red Dot Design Museum
- Alfried Krupp Hospital Steele