While Huttrop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Philharmonie Essen and Folkwang Museum.

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

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke VIII, check out sights like Ruhr or Burg Altendorf and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen-Kupferdreh S-Bahn or Essen-Holthausen S-Bahn.

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

While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.