Spend time appreciating the theatre scene, the opera house and the live music in Essen.
Top attractions include Movie Park Germany. You might find that sights like Philharmonie Essen and Colosseum Theater are worth a visit.
Essen's Stadtkern neighbourhood is known for its bars and offers lots of things to see, such as Movie Park Germany and Philharmonie Essen.
Find out about the history of Essen with a stop at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.