Suedviertel Travel Guide

Essen

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.
A tree-lined pathway in a park with people walking and a dog.
A modern architectural building with a sloped roof and large windows.
A park with a red brick building labeled "Barmenia Versicherungen" and people sitting on the grass.
A large, hexagonal-patterned structure with various items displayed on shelves.

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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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Find the best Suedviertel 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 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 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 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.

A garden with a large sculpture, red and white flowers, and a covered area with people.

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.

Suedviertel Travel Guide