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

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke VIII, check out sights like Castel Ruin Burgaltendorf or Ruhr and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen-Kupferdreh S-Bahn or Essen-Holthausen S-Bahn.

When in Heisingen, you can plan a visit to Baldeneysee and Ruhr, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Even though there aren't top sights in Stadtwald, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Seaside Beach Baldeney. Jump on the metro at Essen Stadtwald S-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 of the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and Essen Cathedral are just a few notable stops.