This year it is already 10 years old, the Lego bridge designed in 2011 by street artist Martin Heuwold, also known as MEGX, which leads the Nordbahntrasse over the sister street in Wuppertal Barmen. Here, big and small are amazed at how realistic the huge bricks look that supposedly form the bridge. Because the first bridge was already so popular, Martin Heuwold designed the Lego Bridge 2.0 in the east of the city in 2020.

You can't help but be amazed! Even from the outside, the magnificent Wilhelminian building on the green Johannisberg hill above the city is a real feast for the eyes. Built in 1900 and completely renovated in 1995, it has shone in new splendor ever since. Each hall is an architectural gem, while the interior combines the sophisticated charm of times long past with state-of-the-art event technology to create an excellent venue. Exceptional acoustics and advanced stage technology make every performance an experience. Not only the Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra is at home here. A wide variety of music concerts - whether classical or modern - take place in the magnificent halls. But the overall offer is even more extensive: cabaret, exhibitions, trade fairs, festivals and galas are also on the calendar: The Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal is centrally located, yet surrounded by greenery. The ICE train station, local public transport, the suspension railroad and a parking garage are all in the immediate vicinity.

Wuppertal, the city of stairs! The hilly location means that you will always come across connecting staircases between the houses, which connect entire districts with each other. One highlight is the Holsteiner Treppe, which has connected the Gathe with Holsteiner Straße on the Engelnberg since 1900. In the course of the Regionale 2006, the staircase was redesigned by the artist couple Horst Gläsker and Margret Masuch-Gläsker and a dreary staircase became a staircase like life. Divided into nine sections, analogous to the paragraphs of the staircase, each of the 112 steps was colorfully designed. Each step has a word that is in the complementary color to the background. The artist calls the work "Scala of feelings". Since the steps were designed with acrylic paint, they wear out over time, but local residents make sure to renew them regularly. In 2016, street artist Martin Heuwold (MEGX), who also designed the Lego Bridge and Lego Bridge 2.0, added a tree motif to the staircase on the gable wall of Holsteiner Straße 26.

Looking at a real Picasso, Monet or Cézanne in peace? You don't have to travel to Paris or London for that. The Von-der-Heydt Museum in the center of Wuppertal enjoys an excellent international reputation. In the venerable rooms, the paintings, sculptures and graphics come into their own. With world-famous works of Dutch painting and the 19th century, with paintings by Claude Monet, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Otto Dix, Pablo Picasso and Francis Bacon, the Von der Heydt Museum is one of the most important, internationally renowned art institutes in Germany. The museum's collection includes art from the 16th century to the present, with Impressionism, Expressionism and the 1920s forming the focal points. Around 2200 high-caliber paintings, 500 sculptures and 30,000 graphic sheets are part of the collection, which is presented in changing major exhibitions. The museum is located in the center of Wuppertal-Elberfeld. If the museum today has one of the richest collections in Germany, it is primarily thanks to the citizens of Wuppertal and their artistic and public spirit. They regularly donated and endowed high-caliber works to the museum. Particularly noteworthy as donors and patrons are the Elberfeld banker August von der Heydt (1851-1929) and his son Eduard (1882-1964), after whom the museum is named today. Founded in 1902, the museum celebrated its 120th birthday in 2022.

It is home to opera, drama and the Pina Bausch dance theater: the Wuppertal Opera House. Built in 1905, it was badly damaged during the Second World War and later rebuilt. Since 1989, the art nouveau building with its imposing exterior façade in the Barmen district has been a listed building. But it is not just the architecture of the building that is impressive. The international ensemble also offers musical entertainment at the highest level and is definitely worth a visit. Take a seat in the comfortable seats and let yourself be enchanted: by classics of the opera repertoire, famous musicals or innovative performance concepts.the opera house was extensively renovated at the beginning of the new millennium. Completely overhauled. And equipped with state-of-the-art stage technology. The grand reopening took place on January 18, 2009. Since then, the opera house has enjoyed great popularity among young and old with its wide range of performances.

Immerse yourself in the world of music and culture, where a historic church becomes the beating heart of creativity. A committed association breathes life into the neo-Gothic building with neo-Romanesque elements by using it as a stage for concerts and a variety of events. Discover modern stagings in a space that combines history and the present in a unique way.

Enjoy unique concerts and festivals in the open air, surrounded by the picturesque backdrop of a botanical garden. Here, where exotic and native plants cavort, you will find a stage that harmoniously combines culture and nature. Discover the variety of events that create a magical atmosphere, especially in summer. A place that invigorates your senses and invites you to linger.

Celebrate the carnival, where tradition and cordiality meet. Experience first-hand how the variety of costumes and the exuberant mood of the residents of the quarter create a unique atmosphere. Here, in the midst of historic mansions and lively neighborhoods, you will become part of a community that celebrates local culture and joie de vivre with music, dance and stories.

Enjoy an evening where art and culinary merge. Surrounded by painted bars and exciting wall decorations, you will find an ambience that stimulates your senses. Whether it's the vegan buffet on Friday or the varied breakfast offer - here you can expect taste experiences inspired by the creative atmosphere. Let yourself be enchanted by the unique combination of gastronomy and art.

Glide weightlessly over the Wupper at lofty heights and enjoy the unique view of the urban landscape. On board the historic suspension railway, in operation since 1901, this technical masterpiece combines innovation with tradition. Discover architectural gems and the green vein of the city from a perspective that only this world-class mode of transport can offer.

Hike through a forest where sculptures by Tony Cragg and other artists blend seamlessly into nature. Learn new things in the midst of this inspiring environment at workshops and concerts. A rare opportunity to experience art and nature so harmoniously connected, completed by the historic Villa Waldfrieden and regular temporary exhibitions.