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On the way to the Wuppertal Green Zoo, to access the Sambatrasse or simply for a stroll and a walk - the Wuppertal Zoo Quarter is always worth a visit. It was planned as a villa district in an exclusive location and built between 1893 and 1914. Magnificent villas, semi-detached villas and apartment buildings were built in the Zooviertel at a great distance from the industrial areas of the city at the time. Due to the planning in several construction phases, the buildings show clear stylistic differences. However, they are all so magnificent that you will never cease to be amazed. Fairytale-like beauty: the fairytale fountain The fairytale fountain from 1897 is a central feature. The magically designed figures made of cast zinc by sculptor Wilhelm Albermann depict scenes from Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella.

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.

At lofty heights, you glide through an urban panorama, past windows and over the flowing ribbon of the Wupper. This means of transportation guarantees a change of perspective that allows you to experience the city from a bird's eye view - a technical marvel in action.

The Manuelskotten is one of several locations of the Museum Industriekultur Wuppertal and offers deep insights into the history of grinding. A museum that has far more to offer than just exhibitions: Here in the narrow valley of the Kaltenbach stream, so-called cutter knives are still sharpened for meat-processing companies today. The traditional grinding craft has been alive and well since 1755.

At Café Hutmacher, the senses are pampered with delicious creations. Excellent coffee specialties are prepared and served with love and creativity. The cozy atmosphere and charming ambience invite you to linger. Delicious homemade cakes and pastries are also on offer here to make your heart beat faster. A diverse selection of exquisite teas completes the offer. Café Hutmacher is a place where you can relax and enjoy the day.

In the Landhaus Café - Haus Honigstal every palate is spoiled. Here you will find delicious dishes to satisfy a small appetite or an extensive menu in the charming restaurant. The varied menu is inspired by customer requests and always offers new creations. The English ambience creates a pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy sweet treats to take away or let yourself be tempted by the rich Bergisch coffee table. Freshly prepared waffles and snacks await you at the weekend.

The YMCA Suspension Railway Bistro, a project of the YMCA Bundeshöhe Educational Center, has opened a Bergisches Bistro in a suspension railway carriage, which presents the history of the suspension railroad and the YMCA Westbund e. V. in context. People with and without disabilities work together in the bistro. There are many specialties - including the Bergische Kaffeetafel, Bulle Bäusken and snacks such as Kottenbutter and Pillekuchen.

Without gradients: Because the Bergisch Cycle Ring links the old railroad lines Nordbahntrasse, Korkenziehertrasse and Balkantrasse to form a route of around 66 kilometers with few inclines, but with many highlights: Some of the region's most famous sights await you to the right and left of the route: - the idyllic town center of Solingen Gräfrath with the German Blade Museum - the Müngsten Bridge Park with Germany's highest railroad bridge and the transporter bridge over the Wupper river - Burg Castle, which you can also reach (with your bike) by cable car - the historic town center of Remscheid-Lennep with the German Röntgen Museum - Wuppertal with the famous suspension railroad and many other attractions Tip: The length of the route is ideal for a day trip on an e-bike. Thanks to the connection to Deutsche Bahn (incl. bike transport), you can also cycle part of the route - perfect for families and leisure cyclists, even without an e-bike.

High up with panoramic viewsOn this cycle tour, you will experience both a sporting challenge and enjoyable cycling. Both sections have their very own character and offer you the most beautiful sides of Wuppertal. Your challenge, the Wuppertal Nordhöhen Even the name sounds promising - like a lot of far-reaching views. And there is. Because the effort of the climbs is rewarded with fantastic views. Pure relaxation: cycling on the NordbahntrasseOn the Nordbahntrasse, on the other hand, the only thing that counts is enjoyment. The former railroad line takes you over impressive viaducts and through long tunnels. There is almost no ascent on the way back to the starting point of the cycle tour. The city owes the Nordbahntrasse to the "Wuppertalbewegung e.V." association, which has tirelessly realized this project with considerable financial resources and voluntary work. You shouldn't miss out on Wuppertal's suspension railroad.

From the Ronsdorf dam to Gelpetal, Saalbachtal and back This hike takes you around 9 kilometers and 180 meters in altitude around the district of Ronsdorf. Starting at the dam, the route leads via Holthausen down into the Gelpe valley, past the Käshammer and Haus Zillertal and back up to the dam, from where we make a short detour to the tranquil village of Heidt before reaching our starting point. We start at the hikers' parking lot on Talsperrenstraße The starting point is the hiking parking lot on the corner of Talsperrenstraße/An der Blutfinke, where you can usually find a parking space even on sunny weekends. Various buses stop at the Ronsdorfer Talsperre bus stop, including bus route 640 towards Echoer Straße. We leave our starting point and turn right, following the road downhill. We also keep right at the fork in the road. After a few meters, we ignore the first fork to the right and take the second. The path now leads us further downhill on a forest path. As soon as we come to a wider path, we turn right again. Into the Ronsdorfer Talsperre forest experience After just a few meters, you will see a sign for the forest adventure trail at the Ronsdorf dam on the right-hand side. Here, walkers can explore the forest habitat. At the next fork, take the higher path on the right. To our left, the green water of the dam shines through the trees. We come to a small crossroads and change to the slightly wider gravel path on our left, along the side of which the Saalbach flows down to the dam. We will meet it again later when it has left the reservoir behind. The path becomes a little steeper, meets a paved path and we turn left. Immediately afterwards, we cross another crossroads and enter a denser section of forest. After a slight left-hand bend, we need to be careful: Because here we want to use a forest path that is a little more difficult to recognize, leading off to the right. It leads us past a wooden barrier, out of the forest and along between two properties. This brings us to Holthauser Straße, where we turn left. After just a few meters, behind an old tree nursery, we have a wonderful view over the valley. At the end of the road is the "Alt & Neu" restaurant on the corner. We turn left and then immediately right into the street Am Sonnenblick, through a housing estate of detached houses. Immediately behind the housing estate, we have a beautiful panoramic view of the district of Küllenhahn with its striking telecommunications tower and, to the right of this, the neighboring town of Remscheid. Walk through the Eimholz forest area into the Gelpetal valley Before a tree nursery, we take a path on the left across the meadow, which leads us downhill to the forest. The old path is unfortunately overgrown, but we find the right path immediately to the right. We continue down this path into the Eimholz forest area. The path here is overgrown, the circular hiking trails well-trodden. All the more reason to be careful. We quickly reach a wider hiking trail and turn left. It gets a little steeper. At the next crossroads, we turn right. Past former cottages and hammers We have now reached the Gelpe valley and cross the Gelpe stream over a wooden bridge, after which we turn left. We are now leaving the Ronsdorf district and are in Elberfeld territory - a border crossing that we will take several more times on this route. We stay on the wide path, with the Gelpe flowing in its bed to our left and signs pointing out the former locations of the cottages. We pass the Speckshämmerchen and the Pickardtskotten. An overview of the individual cottages and hammers can be found after a few meters on an information board at the Hammerschlot, the only surviving chimney of one of these cottages. As we circle the Hammerschlot on the left, we cross the Gelpe again and then turn right. We follow the course of the Gelpe to our right on a forest path. The stream here forms a wonderful alluvial forest typical of the Bergisches Land. The path splits in front of us after a while, but joins up again after just a few meters before it meets a wider hiking trail and we follow it to the left, directly to a barrier. Past the Käshammer into the Saalbach valley We walk towards the former excursion restaurant "Käshammer", which is now used as a residential building. To our right, behind a fence, is the actual Käshammer. Turn right at the fork and follow the path along the Gelpe. There are two options for turning left, the second of which leads to a narrow path. We can use this or the asphalt path that runs parallel to it. If you want to go straight through, turn left and start the not too steep but long ascent through the Saalbach valley. The Saalbach is dammed up here in several places in succession. Today, these ponds are inhabited by fish and ducks. In the past, they were also used to operate various cottages. Fantastic views from the dam wall of the Ronsdorf reservoir We keep left at the next two crossroads until we reach the top of the Ronsdorf dam. We turn right to cross the dam wall. From here, there are wonderful views in both directions, both over the reservoir with its unique water coloration and down to the Saalbach valley. If you have heavy legs at the end of the dam wall and would prefer to shorten the route, turn left and follow the road that leads directly back to the hiking parking lot. If you want to walk further, turn right and take a forest path, which has another small ascent and then turns left at a fork into a field path. From here, we can see as far as Remscheid on the right-hand side, including the towers of the historic water tower that dominate the Remscheid skyline and the town hall to the left. At the end of the hike: back in the idyllic village center of Heidt We reach the historic town center of Heidt via a hedge path. Here, not only is the typical Bergisch triad of white half-timbering, black slate and green shutters and doors a characteristic feature, but you can also still find the two-part Klöntüren here. Even today, they allow you to "chat" with neighbors or passers-by by opening the upper door, while the lower wooden door remains closed as a barrier for animals. Like most of the village, the old fire station from 1867 is a listed building. Opposite house number 1, coming from our direction, we turn left into Dörpfeldstraße, which takes us past the old Heidt elementary school. We keep right at the next fork and return to the hikers' parking lot, where our tour ends.

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.

Anyone standing here can enjoy a breathtaking view over the east of Wuppertal all the way to neighboring Schwelm. The gas boiler in Wuppertal with its 66 meters seems almost tiny from here.

Surrounded by historic houses and the imposing monastery church of St. Mary Magdalene, the water offers a picturesque backdrop. Whether you take a walk along the banks or linger on a bench, you will find peace and relaxation here.

Friedrich Engels changed the world with his work. The son of a factory owner from Barmen fought against the impoverishment of the working class in the 19th century and, together with Karl Marx, developed the social and economic theory known today as Marxism. The Engels House, built in 1975, was originally his grandfather's home and today provides insight into the life and work of the successful Engels family of entrepreneurs at the time of early industrialization. It is also one of several locations of the Museum Industriekultur Wuppertal. The permanent exhibition on the life and work of the famous son of Wuppertal presents him as a true multi-talent: Philosopher, social critic, historian, journalist, communist revolutionary, military expert, citizen of the world and, quite incidentally, linguistic genius, athletic, communicative and hard-drinking, yet always a gentleman and basically a workaholic ... or as Karl Marx aptly described him: "a true universal encyclopedia." In the Engels House, you can also immerse yourself in the bourgeois living culture of a factory owner's family around 1830. The rooms provide an authentic insight into how the Engels family lived and lived. Special highlights include the music room with its elaborate stucco work and the representative wallpaper room, whose colorful depictions of river and coastal landscapes are still impressive today.

High above the Steinweg, which connects the Alter Markt on the valley floor with the A46, you have a wonderful view over the roofs of Barmen from the Kuhler Viaduct. From this old railroad bridge on the Nordbahntrasse, you can watch the hustle and bustle while you yourself come to rest. At sunrise and sunset you can enjoy the spectacle of nature in a special way.

Nature and technology hand in hand - that is the motto of the tramway museum. Indeed, the ride through the middle of the forests of the Kaltenbachtal and up the line to Möschenborn quickly makes you forget that you are in the middle of a densely populated industrial landscape.The rail line through the Kaltenbachtal, which connects Solingen with Cronenberg, was completed by the Barmer Bergbahn AG in 1914. Until the 1930s, the streetcars transported goods. Today, the line, which was closed in 1969, is operated by the Bergische Museumsbahnen e. V. association with all kinds of historic vehicles. You can expect to see restored original streetcars, full of detail, rumbling and squealing through the countryside. On the way, you can get off every now and then, go for a walk or even visit the historic Manuelskotten, where the grinders still work as they did back then. Good to know: You can regularly visit the depot of the streetcar museum at the Kohlfurther Bridge in Wuppertal. The museum streetcars are always in operation from April to October. You can find more information on the website.

Wuppertal is widely known as a city in the countryside, not least because of its many parks. In the north of Barmen is the Nordpark, a 35-hectare area that was created in 1895 as a local recreation area. The area features hiking trails through a beech forest, a game reserve with fallow deer, wide meadows for sunbathing, children's playgrounds, football pitches and much more. To the east of the park is the SkyWalk, from where you have a breathtaking view of the east of Wuppertal.

Experience modern and contemporary exhibits surrounded by nature. Vast landscapes and sculptures everywhere, placed in the environment so that visitors have a clear view of the works of art. The entire park of the English visual artist Tony Cragg covers an impressive 14 hectares. The exhibits include not only his works, but also other exhibits by renowned modern artists. A visit to this unique destination is worthwhile at any time of year. Depending on the weather, the sculptures are presented in a different light and in a different natural setting. There are also changing exhibitions and concerts all year round in a glass pavilion. During the summer months, open-air concerts are also held in the magical surroundings of the park. The adjoining Café Podest with beer garden is the perfect place to take a breather.

Anyone who wants to explore the disused railroad line in the valley of the Wupper between Radevormwald-Wilhelmstal and Wuppertal-Beyenburg with muscle power can book a tour on a bicycle trolley from April to October with the Wuppertrail e.V. association. The route, which is a good eight kilometers long and rises gently with seven bridges, offers numerous views of the Wupper and the picturesque towns on its banks. Groups are accompanied by a guide, ride in several trolley cars one after the other on the tracks and let the wind blow around their noses.

The Wuppertal Zoological Garden is one of the oldest and most traditional in Germany. It is home to around 3,500 animals from all over the world. In terms of landscape, the zoo is one of the most beautiful of its kind. Situated on a slope, it is characterized by wide meadows, large ponds and old trees. In 2021, another attraction has been added to the Wuppertal Green Zoo: Aralandia has opened its doors! The almost 1,000m² free-flight aviary offers its inhabitants plenty of space to romp, fly and flirt. The wedding market has opened here, especially for the highly endangered hyacinth macaws, red-eared macaws and blue-fronted macaws. Visitors can be right in the middle of it all, instead of being separated by fences and moats as in the past. Eye to eye with the big cats: At Wuppertal Zoo, lions, tigers and co. live in modern enclosures. With a bit of luck, you can see the animals up close. You can get a great view from above from the Sambatrasse. The former railroad line leads cyclists and hikers right through the grounds. A bridge takes you almost directly over the tiger enclosure.

When it was still customary to erect a monument to either the emperor or Otto von Bismarck, the then still independent towns of Elberfeld and Barmen also did so. Therefore, the step to jointly lay the foundation stone for the tower still standing today on the city border and on the highest point of the Hardt was unusual. In the summer months, the tower is opened to visitors on sunny Sundays by volunteer turrets. From the 22 meter high tower, visitors have a stunning view over the city. Anyone who would like to find out more about the tower in advance or volunteer themselves can contact Mr. Telöken from the Botanical Garden.

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.

In the former Goldzack factory, between Wiesenstraße and Nordbahntrasse, there is a lot going on! On the first floor and in the outdoor area facing the railway line, guests can enjoy delicious and fresh treats, drinks and coffee specialties, while a few steps further up, big and small climbers conquer the walls. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an advanced climber, because it's all about the fun of climbing! The offer is rounded off by a selection of different yoga courses and workshops.

Who would have expected that? Wuppertal's greatness and the heyday of the textile industry are still told today in the Briller Viertel, one of the largest Wilhelminian quarters in Germany. Here, on the slope of the Kaiserhöhe, the industrial families built their representative houses, far away from the stench and hustle and bustle of the city of Elberfeld, with an incredible view and with spacious parks. Anyone coming to Wuppertal should definitely take the time to walk through this breathtaking neighborhood. Ambience tip: Especially in autumn and in the pre-Christmas period, the quarter shines especially beautiful in the evening twilight!

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.

Wuppertal has a large number of city parks and gardens, but the Botanical Garden on the Hardt is unique among them. With the Elisenturn, which can be seen from afar with its salmon-pink painting, and the adjacent Orangerie, it offers a beautiful setting for strolling through the plants from all over the world that have settled here. In addition to the outdoor area, which is in changing bloom from spring, there are two greenhouses where you can admire cacti, succulents and tropical woody plants. From time to time exhibitions take place in the greenhouses, keep an eye on the website of the association!

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.