Stoppenberg Travel Guide
Essen
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Popular places to visit
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
Explore a complex described as the most beautiful coal mine in the world to find captivating museums and learn about Essen’s fascinating industrial heritage.
Ruhr Museum
Discover the rich cultural and natural history of the Ruhr region when you peruse the exhibits in this repurposed building in the former Zollverein coal mine.
Red Dot Design Museum
First-rate contemporary design is the theme that unites the exhibits on display at this museum, which is housed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Top hotels in Stoppenberg
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Great Staff Great Location Nice and clean
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe
Excellent!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2024
Mercure Hotel Bochum City
Spotkess and friendy staff
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Düsseldorf Airport Ratingen
Zimmer war kalt und nur spärlich zu beleuchten. Wenn Heizung, dann nur mi lautem Lüfter über die Klimaanlage. Und dann nur sehr wenig Wärme!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
H+ Hotel Bochum
An ideal hotel for seeing Starlight Express (the reason for my visit) which was literally on the doorstep of the hotel.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stoppenberg
Stadtbezirke VI
If you're spending some time in Stadtbezirke VI, Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site and Ruhr Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ostviertel
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are just a few notable stops.
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.
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.
Südostviertel
While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen are some notable places to visit nearby.
Westviertel
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Limbecker Platz or Colosseum Theater.
