Stadtbezirke I

Essen

A modern building with a glass tower and a flat-roofed structure in a green park.
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A cityscape with modern buildings and a highway.
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A modern Sheraton hotel with a glass facade and a brick-paved entrance.
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A cityscape with multiple high-rise buildings, a railway track, and greenery.
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A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, including a prominent 'EVONIK' sign.
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Stay near popular Stadtbezirke I attractions

An art gallery with large windows, wooden floors, and several paintings on display.

Folkwang Museum

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Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.
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Things to do

Private audio book city rally around Duisburg’s inner harbour

Private audio book city rally around Duisburg’s inner harbour

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Private audio book city rally around Duisburg’s inner harbour
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Where to stay in Stadtbezirke I

Find the best Stadtbezirke I areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 cobblestone street, historic buildings, a church steeple, and a calm water canal.

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.

A park with a tall tower and lush green trees.

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 of the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.

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 International Christmas Market Essen 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 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 Aalto-Musiktheater and Folkwang Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.

Stadtbezirke I