While you're in Stadtbezirke VIII, take in top sights like Ruhr or Burg Altendorf, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Essen-Kupferdreh S-Bahn or Essen-Holthausen S-Bahn.

While Heisingen might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Baldeneysee and Ruhr.

Even though there aren't top sights in Steele, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like International Christmas Market Essen. Jump on the metro at Essen-Steele S-Bahn to see more of the city.

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

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.

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Suedviertel. Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the larger area.