Germany visit

Hi Gents,

I will be in Essen, Germany between 20th July & 10 August 2013.

Essen is very close to Düsseldorf.

Is / has anyone been there before?

Any advice on the following would be highly appreciated
- what I should be doing over weekends,
- places of interest,
- travel tips,
- food tips,
- etc

Regards,
Ish