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Things to see in Wuppertal (Germany): 68 places and when to go
Wuppertal is a city in Germany with around 777,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 68 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (20), History (18), Nature (16). The best known are Wupper, Burg Castle and Von der Heydt Museum. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.25, 7.17
- Population
- About 777,000
- Places
- 68 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (20) · History (18) · Nature (16) · Wildlife (10) · Mountains (9) · Museums and art (5)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 28 km as the crow flies
What to see in Wuppertal
The places in and around Wuppertal, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- WupperRiver in Germany35 km
- Burg CastleCastle in Solingen, NRW, Germany13 km
- Von der Heydt MuseumArt museum in Wuppertal, Germany1.8 km
- Wuppertal HauptbahnhofRailway station in Germany1.5 km
- Maria, Königin des FriedensPilgrimage church9.0 km
- Müngsten BridgeRailway bridge in Germany10 km
- Wuppertal ZooZoo in Germany4.3 km
- Opernhaus WuppertalOpera house and theatre in Barmen, Wuppertal, Germany2.5 km
- Eschbach DamDam in Germany11 km
- Bergische MuseumsbahnenMuseums and art · History7.7 km
- Bismarck TowerObservation tower in Wuppertal1.4 km
- BrodtbergNature · Mountains8.0 km
- Hackhausen CastleCastle in Germany17 km
- Lego-BrückeBridge painted to look like Lego bricks5.9 km
- Schloss NeuenhofHistory33 km
- WinterbergHill in Sprockhövel, Germany9.5 km
- BurgholzNature reserve in Germany5.5 km
- German Röntgen MuseumMuseum in Remscheid, Germany8.9 km
- EhrenbergNature · Mountains7.0 km
- EschbachtalNature reserve in Wermelskirchen, Germany11 km
- HordtbergHighest elevation in Langenberg (Rhineland) in Germany12 km
- KiesbergMountain in Germany3.5 km
- NützenbergMountain in Germany3.5 km
- Oelingrather und Grunder BachtalNature reserve in Remscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany5.0 km
And the other 44, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Sengbachtal, Töckelhauser Bach, Wernscheid, Wupper bei Radevormwald, Lingese-Tal, Wipperaue Eulenbecke
- Museums and art: Wülfing-Museum
- History: Bismarck Tower (Remscheid), Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen, Haus Nesselrath, Heckinghausen gas storage facility, Steinernes Kreuz, Wetterschornstein Buchholz, Gräfrather Hof
- Food and drink: Lienhardplatz, Neumarkt, Barmer Brauerei, Dellmann’s, Mk Hotel Remscheid
- With kids: Galileum Solingen, H₂O Sauna- und Badeparadies, Jonny's Alpaka Ranch
- Stargazing: Sternwarte Neanderhöhe Hochdahl
- Hiking: Volme-Höhen-Weg, Neandertalweg, <2> Hasper Talsperre - Wuppertal-Langerfeld, Bergischer Panoramasteig (Etappe 04), Bergischer Panoramasteig Etappe 05, Bergischer Panoramasteig (Zustieg Marienheide), Bergischer Panoramasteig (Zustieg Radevormwald), Bergischer Panoramasteig (Zustieg Wermelskirchen), Camino de Santiago, Neanderlandsteig, [[Raute4] Düsseltalweg](/paises/europa/alemania/raute4-dusseltalweg/), [[Raute5] Landrat-Lucas-Weg](/paises/europa/alemania/raute5-landrat-lucas-weg/), [Straße der Arbeit [Radevormwald]](/paises/europa/alemania/strasse-der-arbeit-radevormwald/), X11 Lenne-Sieg-Weg (Plettenberg-Wiehl), [X19 Schlösserweg [Meinerzhagen]](/paises/europa/alemania/x19-schlosserweg-meinerzhagen/), [X19 Schlösserweg [Wermelskirchen]](/paises/europa/alemania/x19-schlosserweg-wermelskirchen/), [X29 Bergischer Weg [Velbert]](/paises/europa/alemania/x29-bergischer-weg-velbert/), [X30 Neandertalweg [Leverkusen]](/paises/europa/alemania/x30-neandertalweg-leverkusen/)
- Mountains: Felderbacher Alm Schutzhütte, Wanderheim des SGV Wuppertal
- Hot springs: Gartenhallenbad Langerfeld
When to go to Wuppertal
The best time to visit Wuppertal is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:08
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:21
- JunBest time16:20
- JulBest time15:55
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:35
- DecPossible7:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. In April, 67 of the 68 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Wuppertal
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 28 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wuppertal?
The best known: Wupper, Burg Castle, Von der Heydt Museum, Wuppertal Hauptbahnhof, Maria, Königin des Friedens. In all, 68 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wuppertal?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40.
How do you get to Wuppertal?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 28 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wuppertal as the destination and these 68 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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