Stadtbezirke II Travel Guide

Essen

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense forest.
A spherical structure with illuminated panels, set against a backdrop of green foliage.
A series of illuminated rings with a spherical structure in the background.
A garden with a large sculpture, red and white flowers, and a covered area with people.
A covered outdoor event space with a geometric patterned roof, surrounded by greenery and seated attendees.

Stay near popular Stadtbezirke II attractions

Grugapark Botanical Garden

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Go on a botanical tour of the world and indulge your senses in the beautifully maintained displays of this garden in Essen’s large municipal park.
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Where to stay in Stadtbezirke II

Find the best Stadtbezirke II areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A Grillo-Theater with illuminated spherical decorations and a tree in front.
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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.

A colorful building with a golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a winding path.

Ruettenscheid

Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.

A modern building with a glass tower and a flat-roofed structure in a green park.

Stadtbezirke I

While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or Limbecker Platz, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

Suedviertel

Get to know Suedviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.

A calm lake with boats, surrounded by dense green forest and some pink flowers in the foreground.

Kettwig

Historical 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.

Stadtbezirke II Travel Guide