Welcome to Wuppertal,the city with thesuspension line

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Else Lasker-Schüler park

Else Lasker-Schüler

The city in profile

Wuppertal is a large, modern city with a rich history, located in

the idyllic Wupper river basin. It was created on 1 August 1929,

when the previously independent towns of Barmen and Elber-

feld were incorporated as a single municipality, along with the

communities of Cronenberg, Ronsdorf, Vohwinkel and Beyenburg.

In 1975, Dönberg, Dornap and Schöller were added. The individual

districts of Wuppertal are much older: its first stone church was

built around the year 1000 in Elberfeld. Cronenberg and Barmen

were first mentioned in writing in 1050 and 1070, respectively.

Vohwinkel has existed officially since 1312.

Yarn bleaching laid the groundwork for the area’s textile and

garment trade, which allowed many other sectors to grow.

Barmen and Elberfeld became well known for textile products,

while Cronenberg earned a reputation as a tool-making centre.

Industrialised textile production in the early 1800s brought about

a dynamic upswing in the city’s economy. Entire districts – like

Elberfeld’s Nordstadt and the Brill district – were built during this

period. In 1972, Wuppertal inaugurated its university. Steel and

metal manufacturing industries as well as the chemicals, electron-

ics and automotive sectors have now become the main drivers

behind the city’s economy. These are complemented by innova-

tive and entrepreneurial service-sector companies operating in

niche markets such as event marketing. Wuppertal’s business

community includes a number of worldwide market leaders – in

fields like shoelaces, pliers, filter membranes, pharmaceuticals,

car windscreens and vacuum cleaners.

Wuppertal from eight to eight

A stroll through Wuppertal’s many parks is refreshing. The city

boasts 4,858 hectares of public green areas in total. And the

spaces are as varied as they are vast: enchanting forests, gardens,

parks and game reserves offer ample room to breathe.

The valley is the place to go for a shopping trip: Barmen and

Elberfeld invite with long-standing specialty shops and fashion-

able department stores as well as shopping centres and of course

plenty of areas to browse. Wuppertal’s city squares are great

places to stop for coffee, a continental breakfast or just a break.

Well rested, you can continue your tour up the steep streets of

the former working-class neighbourhood in Nordstadt, a sought-

after filming location with historic buildings and decorative fa-

çades. For contrast, visit the Brill district with its elegant industri-

something more casual, Wuppertal also offers a wide variety of

cinemas, cabarets and music clubs. The city not only has a well-

known tradition and passion for jazz, its tango and salsa dancing

scene has also earned a reputation far beyond the region.

Wuppertal’s potpourri of prominent personalities

In 1856, Johann Carl Fuhlrott was presented with a few old bones

“from prehistoric times” – Neanderthal Man had been discovered.

The founding father of the Bayer Group, Friedrich Bayer, was born

in 1825 in Barmen-Wichlinghausen. Ferdinand Sauerbruch, the

most important and influential surgeon in the first half of the

20th century, was born in Wuppertal-Barmen in 1875. Friedrich En-

gels was born in Barmen as the son of an industrialist, and went

on to join Karl Marx in developing the revolutionary social theory

we now know as Marxism. Politics and the art of the debate are as

alive today as in Engels’s time – as shown by high-profile political

protagonists like Alice Schwarzer, Rita Süssmuth and Johannes Rau.

The grande dame of dance theatre, Pina Bausch, may not have

been born in Wuppertal – she hails from neighbouring Solingen –

but has made it the home of her Dance Company since 1973. The

greats of German poetry also include a native of Wuppertal. Else

Lasker-Schüler, born in 1869, achieved recognition as a leading

expressionist poet with her book Meine Wunder (My Wonders).

One has to wonder where movie director Tom Tykwer got his fas-

cination with crime: he begins “The Princess and the Warrior” with

a very credible bank heist. The filmmaker, who made his internation-

al debut with “Run Lola Run”, scored a further success with his

interpretation of Patrick Süskind’s bestseller “Perfume. The Story

of a Murderer” in 2006.

Alice Sophie Schwarzer Johannes Rau Tom Tykwer Pina Bausch

alist villas surrounded by expansive parks, or

the Zoo area with its multi-storey buildings

in the Wilhelmine style. And of course the zoo

itself is always worth a visit.

Looking for culture? The options range from a

visit to the anthropological Fuhlrott Museum

or a journey back to the beginnings of industri-

alisation in the historic city centre to the Von

der Heydt Museum with its collection of works

by the big names in 16th to 20th century art.

Choosing from the evening entertainment

offering is no easy task. A performance at the

breathtaking concert hall Historische Stadt-

halle is an experience to remember. The theatre,

on the other hand, is famous for its modern

productions and the opera house (reopening

in 2008) puts on outstanding shows – from

popular musicals to classic operas. Both houses

are favoured venues for the fascinating pieces

presented by Pina Bausch and her world-famous

Dance Company. And if you are in the mood for

Brill district

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Else Lasker-Schüler park

Else Lasker-Schüler

The city in profile

Wuppertal is a large, modern city with a rich history, located in

the idyllic Wupper river basin. It was created on 1 August 1929,

when the previously independent towns of Barmen and Elber-

feld were incorporated as a single municipality, along with the

communities of Cronenberg, Ronsdorf, Vohwinkel and Beyenburg.

In 1975, Dönberg, Dornap and Schöller were added. The individual

districts of Wuppertal are much older: its first stone church was

built around the year 1000 in Elberfeld. Cronenberg and Barmen

were first mentioned in writing in 1050 and 1070, respectively.

Vohwinkel has existed officially since 1312.

Yarn bleaching laid the groundwork for the area’s textile and

garment trade, which allowed many other sectors to grow.

Barmen and Elberfeld became well known for textile products,

while Cronenberg earned a reputation as a tool-making centre.

Industrialised textile production in the early 1800s brought about

a dynamic upswing in the city’s economy. Entire districts – like

Elberfeld’s Nordstadt and the Brill district – were built during this

period. In 1972, Wuppertal inaugurated its university. Steel and

metal manufacturing industries as well as the chemicals, electron-

ics and automotive sectors have now become the main drivers

behind the city’s economy. These are complemented by innova-

tive and entrepreneurial service-sector companies operating in

niche markets such as event marketing. Wuppertal’s business

community includes a number of worldwide market leaders – in

fields like shoelaces, pliers, filter membranes, pharmaceuticals,

car windscreens and vacuum cleaners.

Wuppertal from eight to eight

A stroll through Wuppertal’s many parks is refreshing. The city

boasts 4,858 hectares of public green areas in total. And the

spaces are as varied as they are vast: enchanting forests, gardens,

parks and game reserves offer ample room to breathe.

The valley is the place to go for a shopping trip: Barmen and

Elberfeld invite with long-standing specialty shops and fashion-

able department stores as well as shopping centres and of course

plenty of areas to browse. Wuppertal’s city squares are great

places to stop for coffee, a continental breakfast or just a break.

Well rested, you can continue your tour up the steep streets of

the former working-class neighbourhood in Nordstadt, a sought-

after filming location with historic buildings and decorative fa-

çades. For contrast, visit the Brill district with its elegant industri-

something more casual, Wuppertal also offers a wide variety of

cinemas, cabarets and music clubs. The city not only has a well-

known tradition and passion for jazz, its tango and salsa dancing

scene has also earned a reputation far beyond the region.

Wuppertal’s potpourri of prominent personalities

In 1856, Johann Carl Fuhlrott was presented with a few old bones

“from prehistoric times” – Neanderthal Man had been discovered.

The founding father of the Bayer Group, Friedrich Bayer, was born

in 1825 in Barmen-Wichlinghausen. Ferdinand Sauerbruch, the

most important and influential surgeon in the first half of the

20th century, was born in Wuppertal-Barmen in 1875. Friedrich En-

gels was born in Barmen as the son of an industrialist, and went

on to join Karl Marx in developing the revolutionary social theory

we now know as Marxism. Politics and the art of the debate are as

alive today as in Engels’s time – as shown by high-profile political

protagonists like Alice Schwarzer, Rita Süssmuth and Johannes Rau.

The grande dame of dance theatre, Pina Bausch, may not have

been born in Wuppertal – she hails from neighbouring Solingen –

but has made it the home of her Dance Company since 1973. The

greats of German poetry also include a native of Wuppertal. Else

Lasker-Schüler, born in 1869, achieved recognition as a leading

expressionist poet with her book Meine Wunder (My Wonders).

One has to wonder where movie director Tom Tykwer got his fas-

cination with crime: he begins “The Princess and the Warrior” with

a very credible bank heist. The filmmaker, who made his internation-

al debut with “Run Lola Run”, scored a further success with his

interpretation of Patrick Süskind’s bestseller “Perfume. The Story

of a Murderer” in 2006.

Alice Sophie Schwarzer Johannes Rau Tom Tykwer Pina Bausch

B E R G I S C H E

U N I V E R S I T Ä T

W U P P E RTA L

www.uni-wuppertal.de

Faculty of Humanities

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Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering

Faculty of Electrical, Information and Media Engineering

Faculty of Art and Design

Faculty of Educational and Social Sciences

Studying in Wuppertal

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D-42119 Wuppertal

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Soaring over Wuppertal –

a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Wuppertal’s suspended mono-

rail belongs to a rare class of

tourist attraction: it’s also a

perfectly regular and essential

means of public transporta-

tion. “Like a dragon, hard as

steel”, as the Wuppertal-born

poet Else Lasker-Schüler put it,

this world-renowned engin-

eering monument forms the

backbone of the city’s transit

system, carrying some 75,000

people daily. The suspended

coaches soar over the streets

at a height of eight to 12 metres.

The 35-minute journey from

terminal to terminal takes

passengers to 18 different sta-

tions, each one a gem in a style

of its own: from historic to

futuristic and exotic or down-

to-earth, they mirror Wupper-

tal’s trademark diversity.

The monorail system was the

brainchild of the Cologne-

based engineer Eugen Langen.

Construction began in 1898

and the official inauguration

took place just three years lat-

er – on 1 March 1901. Although

it was hailed as a technologic-

al feat, Wuppertal residents

did not exactly welcome the

suspension line with open

arms. In fact, many irate city

dwellers cried blue murder

when the twin cities of Bar-

men and Elberfeld announced

the plan to build the “giant

caterpillar” shortly before the

turn of the century.

By 1925 the suspended mono-

rail had transported almost

20 million passengers – clear

proof of its rising level of

acceptance. Yet the suspen-

sion line did not achieve true

worldwide fame until 21 July

1950: during a promotional

stunt for a circus, the young

Changes to the suspension line over timeA monorail fit for a monarch

The Kaiserwagen – Wupper-

tal’s lofty luxury lounge

“Steadily and securely, the

coach with its precious cargo

glided along the winding

track, with the Emperor and

Empress making several stops

to bestow their gracious and

benevolent greetings upon

their subjects below ...” Thus

the original report from 1900 –

on 24 October, the royal

couple Kaiser Wilhelm II and

Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria

honoured the suspended

monorail with a test ride from

Elberfeld to Vohwinkel. What

good fortune that coach No. 5

– lovingly restored – remains

operational to this day, so

we can enjoy nostalgic lofty

rides nestled in luxury. The

rich furnishings include plush

seats, curtains with gold

decorations, historic lamps

and art nouveau ornamental

glass separating the first- and

second-class sections. Know-

ledgeable “stewardesses” and

“stewards” in historic costumes

pamper tour passengers

with snacks, beverages and

local lore. Whether for a cosy

ride with coffee and cake, a

birthday party, engagement

celebration, bridal shower or a

wedding in high style – a ride

in Wuppertal’s lofty luxury

lounge is always unforgettable.

Everyone worries about the

weather when planning an

outing – but not in Wuppertal!

Not only does our suspended

monorail offer a great ride

sheltered from the elements,

every part of Wuppertal can

be enjoyed in all seasons and

weather conditions. In spring,

summer, autumn and winter,

in rainy, stormy or sunny

weather, multifaceted Wup-

pertal has a side to suit every

occasion.

Enjoy Wuppertal –

in all seasons!

Monorail coach approaching the Ohligsmühle stop

The illuminated suspension track at the Kluse stop

elephant Tuffi fell out of a moving coach into

the Wupper – and came away with no more

than a scrape on the behind. To this day, the

monorail has a record as one of the world’s

safest and most reliable means of transporta-

tion, even if young elephants shy away from it.

Now, at the ripe age of more than 100 years,

the metal construction with over 450 steel

struts is as solid as ever. Thanks to its compre-

hensive restoration and striking illumination,

the line is sure to keep attracting admiring

gazes for years to come.

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Soaring over Wuppertal –

a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Wuppertal’s suspended mono-

rail belongs to a rare class of

tourist attraction: it’s also a

perfectly regular and essential

means of public transporta-

tion. “Like a dragon, hard as

steel”, as the Wuppertal-born

poet Else Lasker-Schüler put it,

this world-renowned engin-

eering monument forms the

backbone of the city’s transit

system, carrying some 75,000

people daily. The suspended

coaches soar over the streets

at a height of eight to 12 metres.

The 35-minute journey from

terminal to terminal takes

passengers to 18 different sta-

tions, each one a gem in a style

of its own: from historic to

futuristic and exotic or down-

to-earth, they mirror Wupper-

tal’s trademark diversity.

The monorail system was the

brainchild of the Cologne-

based engineer Eugen Langen.

Construction began in 1898

and the official inauguration

took place just three years lat-

er – on 1 March 1901. Although

it was hailed as a technologic-

al feat, Wuppertal residents

did not exactly welcome the

suspension line with open

arms. In fact, many irate city

dwellers cried blue murder

when the twin cities of Bar-

men and Elberfeld announced

the plan to build the “giant

caterpillar” shortly before the

turn of the century.

By 1925 the suspended mono-

rail had transported almost

20 million passengers – clear

proof of its rising level of

acceptance. Yet the suspen-

sion line did not achieve true

worldwide fame until 21 July

1950: during a promotional

stunt for a circus, the young

Changes to the suspension line over timeA monorail fit for a monarch

The Kaiserwagen – Wupper-

tal’s lofty luxury lounge

“Steadily and securely, the

coach with its precious cargo

glided along the winding

track, with the Emperor and

Empress making several stops

to bestow their gracious and

benevolent greetings upon

their subjects below ...” Thus

the original report from 1900 –

on 24 October, the royal

couple Kaiser Wilhelm II and

Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria

honoured the suspended

monorail with a test ride from

Elberfeld to Vohwinkel. What

good fortune that coach No. 5

– lovingly restored – remains

operational to this day, so

we can enjoy nostalgic lofty

rides nestled in luxury. The

rich furnishings include plush

seats, curtains with gold

decorations, historic lamps

and art nouveau ornamental

glass separating the first- and

second-class sections. Know-

ledgeable “stewardesses” and

“stewards” in historic costumes

pamper tour passengers

with snacks, beverages and

local lore. Whether for a cosy

ride with coffee and cake, a

birthday party, engagement

celebration, bridal shower or a

wedding in high style – a ride

in Wuppertal’s lofty luxury

lounge is always unforgettable.

Everyone worries about the

weather when planning an

outing – but not in Wuppertal!

Not only does our suspended

monorail offer a great ride

sheltered from the elements,

every part of Wuppertal can

be enjoyed in all seasons and

weather conditions. In spring,

summer, autumn and winter,

in rainy, stormy or sunny

weather, multifaceted Wup-

pertal has a side to suit every

occasion.

Enjoy Wuppertal –

in all seasons!

Monorail coach approaching the Ohligsmühle stop

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Opened in 1881, the Wuppertal Zoological

Gardens have now grown to size of around

24 hectares. With its age-old trees, expansive

meadows and large ponds, it is known as one

of Germany’s most beautifully landscaped zoos.

The modern animal holding facilities and aes-

thetically designed enclosures harmonise with

the grounds. Regardless of the weather, visitors

are treated to a close-up view of approximately

4,500 animals belonging to 450 species from

all continents – including zoological rarities like

okapis (“forest giraffes”), pudus (the world’s small-

est deer), drills, Asian gold cats and cheetahs.

The zoo has seen numerous modernisations

and additions over the past years. The largest

project yet was an expansion of the grounds

that included the construction of new open-air

spaces for lions and Siberian tigers, opened in

2007. The new enclosures are among the largest

and most modern big cat facilities in Europe.

A tower and a hollow construction of artificial

boulders with lookout windows – located in the

middle of the lion enclosure – afford visitors

fascinating views.

The highlights include a generously propor-

tioned elephant enclosure, which is regarded

as a model in the field of zoo construction and

management. The first two African elephants

bred in North Rhine-Westphalia were born here

in 2005, and a further elephant came to the

world in 2007. The former elephant house was

remodelled as a tapir house and is now home

to the only Central American tapirs in Europe.

Viewers can even watch them from underwater –

a worldwide first! The birth of two baby tapirs

in 2006 created a sensation. A birdhouse with

a free-flying hall for hummingbirds and other

tropical birds, a panorama facility for sea lions,

The German stadthalle generally refers to a municipal auditorium

or community hall. If that reminds you of a faceless public building

from the 1970s, Wuppertal’s Historische Stadthalle will be an

eye-opener. Built in 1900, it underwent years of highly skilled

restoration, to reopen in all its former splendourin 1996. Especially

impressive is its ornately decorated grand hall, with room for

more than 1,500 visitors, situated at the heart of the building.

No wonder the Historische Stadthalle has been accepted into the

exclusive group of Historic Conference Centres of Europe (HCCE).

At the same time, the building is not a museum piece, but rather

a lively venue for culture and business. Beneath its historic sur-

face, you will find state-of-the-art event and communications

technology that meets every demand that arises from more than

400 events annually. And the spectrum is broad: the Historische

Stadthalle is a year-round attraction for aficionados of culture

of all kinds. The large-scale Johannisberg Festival is a summer

highlight that draws families, fans of jazz and classical music

and supporters into the building and its beautiful gardens. The

acclaimed Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra values the excellent

acoustics of the grand hall and plays there regularly. The venue

also frequently hosts international ensembles and famed soloists,

who are equally impressed by its sound quality. But lighter fare

shines in the palace’s splendour too. From pop concerts and

musicals to comedy shows, from tango balls to over-30 parties,

from mediaeval markets to reptile shows – the diversity of the

events held here is virtually unlimited. And the cultural spectrum

is complemented by a wide range of larger and smaller conferen-

ces, seminars and corporate events, including medical congresses,

car presentations and much more.

You can find even more information about the location and its

current programme of events at: www.stadthalle.de.

Lions atop a “boulder with a view” in their new enclosure, opened in 2007

polar bears and mountain goats, the naturally

designed open-air enclosure for orang-utans

and the new space for African penguins –

modelled after a section of South African coast –

are among the other outstanding attractions.

The king penguins, which adorn the Wupper-

tal Zoo logo, will move into a new facility in

2008. One of Europe’s most advanced penguin

enclosures, it will feature an approximately 15

metre-long clear acrylic tunnel.

In addition to its animals, the Wuppertal Zoo

offers guests an exciting programme of events

like open-air concerts, guided tours and cele-

brations, especially during the summer. There

is even a large playground for children. And the

zoo shop is a great place to find for fun and

educational souvenirs.

The open-air enclosure for orang-utans

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Opened in 1881, the Wuppertal Zoological

Gardens have now grown to size of around

24 hectares. With its age-old trees, expansive

meadows and large ponds, it is known as one

of Germany’s most beautifully landscaped zoos.

The modern animal holding facilities and aes-

thetically designed enclosures harmonise with

the grounds. Regardless of the weather, visitors

are treated to a close-up view of approximately

4,500 animals belonging to 450 species from

all continents – including zoological rarities like

okapis (“forest giraffes”), pudus (the world’s small-

est deer), drills, Asian gold cats and cheetahs.

The zoo has seen numerous modernisations

and additions over the past years. The largest

project yet was an expansion of the grounds

that included the construction of new open-air

spaces for lions and Siberian tigers, opened in

2007. The new enclosures are among the largest

and most modern big cat facilities in Europe.

A tower and a hollow construction of artificial

boulders with lookout windows – located in the

middle of the lion enclosure – afford visitors

fascinating views.

The highlights include a generously propor-

tioned elephant enclosure, which is regarded

as a model in the field of zoo construction and

management. The first two African elephants

bred in North Rhine-Westphalia were born here

in 2005, and a further elephant came to the

world in 2007. The former elephant house was

remodelled as a tapir house and is now home

to the only Central American tapirs in Europe.

Viewers can even watch them from underwater –

a worldwide first! The birth of two baby tapirs

in 2006 created a sensation. A birdhouse with

a free-flying hall for hummingbirds and other

tropical birds, a panorama facility for sea lions,

The German stadthalle generally refers to a municipal auditorium

or community hall. If that reminds you of a faceless public building

from the 1970s, Wuppertal’s Historische Stadthalle will be an

eye-opener. Built in 1900, it underwent years of highly skilled

restoration, to reopen in all its former splendourin 1996. Especially

impressive is its ornately decorated grand hall, with room for

more than 1,500 visitors, situated at the heart of the building.

No wonder the Historische Stadthalle has been accepted into the

exclusive group of Historic Conference Centres of Europe (HCCE).

At the same time, the building is not a museum piece, but rather

a lively venue for culture and business. Beneath its historic sur-

face, you will find state-of-the-art event and communications

technology that meets every demand that arises from more than

400 events annually. And the spectrum is broad: the Historische

Stadthalle is a year-round attraction for aficionados of culture

of all kinds. The large-scale Johannisberg Festival is a summer

highlight that draws families, fans of jazz and classical music

and supporters into the building and its beautiful gardens. The

acclaimed Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra values the excellent

acoustics of the grand hall and plays there regularly. The venue

also frequently hosts international ensembles and famed soloists,

who are equally impressed by its sound quality. But lighter fare

shines in the palace’s splendour too. From pop concerts and

musicals to comedy shows, from tango balls to over-30 parties,

from mediaeval markets to reptile shows – the diversity of the

events held here is virtually unlimited. And the cultural spectrum

is complemented by a wide range of larger and smaller conferen-

ces, seminars and corporate events, including medical congresses,

car presentations and much more.

You can find even more information about the location and its

current programme of events at: www.stadthalle.de.

Lions atop a “boulder with a view” in their new enclosure, opened in 2007

Historische Stadthalle

Welcome

to Wuppertal

home of the

family-owned company

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Vohwinkel

Bruch

Hammerstein

Sonnborner Str.

Zoo Stadium

Varresbecker Str.

Sights to see along the Wupper

The Wupper runs through the multifaceted city of Wuppertal like

a common thread. It flows around 34 km through the city as it

meanders along the valley. It accompanies the suspended mono-

rail for over 13 km, carrying us along on its journey.

Vohwinkel | Bruch | Hammerstein

Flea market: The world’s biggest one-day, open-air flea market

transforms hundreds of thousands of visitors into bargain-hunt-

ers every year on the last Sunday of September.

Lüntenbeck castle: In 1231, this was the realm of the Abbey of

Gerresheim. Today, more worldly powers hold sway at Schloss

Lüntenbeck, although its romantic past comes back to life

during special events – like the charming Christmas market

on two December Sundays each year and enchanting summer

concerts in its courtyard.

Sonnborner Str. | Zoo/Stadion | Varresbeck

Zoo: Uphill and downhill – the Wuppertal Zoo, situated in a pretty

park with age-old trees, is one of Germany’s most beautifully

landscaped zoos. Here you can get a close-up view of animals

from all over the world – apes, tapirs, bears, big cats, elephants

and reptiles – in modern facilities and open-air enclosures,

regardless of weather conditions.

The Samba rail line: Built in 1891 and closed in 1989, the “Samba-

Trasse” is now an inviting cycling and hiking route. The historic

tracks run from Elberfeld to Cronenberg and over the zoo grounds,

affording an exciting bird’s-eye view of the big cat enclosure.

Zoo Stadium: Since its opening in 1924, the Stadion am Zoo

has served as fitting venue for a long list of top-level sporting

events. A modern grandstand for 5,000 spectators was built in

1993, integrating the façade – a listed historical monument –

into its structure. The stadium seats more than 23,000.

WUPPER

WUPPER

Lüntenbeck castle

The Samba hiking and cycling path

The zoo’s African penguin enclosure

The entry area of the zoo

Sonnborn viaductVohwinkel flea market

Zoo Stadium

Sonnborner Str.

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Vohwinkel

Bruch

Hammerstein

Sonnborner Str.

Zoo Stadium

Varresbecker Str.

Sights to see along the Wupper

The Wupper runs through the multifaceted city of Wuppertal like

a common thread. It flows around 34 km through the city as it

meanders along the valley. It accompanies the suspended mono-

rail for over 13 km, carrying us along on its journey.

Vohwinkel | Bruch | Hammerstein

Flea market: The world’s biggest one-day, open-air flea market

transforms hundreds of thousands of visitors into bargain-hunt-

ers every year on the last Sunday of September.

Lüntenbeck castle: In 1231, this was the realm of the Abbey of

Gerresheim. Today, more worldly powers hold sway at Schloss

Lüntenbeck, although its romantic past comes back to life

during special events – like the charming Christmas market

on two December Sundays each year and enchanting summer

concerts in its courtyard.

Sonnborner Str. | Zoo/Stadion | Varresbeck

Zoo: Uphill and downhill – the Wuppertal Zoo, situated in a pretty

park with age-old trees, is one of Germany’s most beautifully

landscaped zoos. Here you can get a close-up view of animals

from all over the world – apes, tapirs, bears, big cats, elephants

and reptiles – in modern facilities and open-air enclosures,

regardless of weather conditions.

The Samba rail line: Built in 1891 and closed in 1989, the “Samba-

Trasse” is now an inviting cycling and hiking route. The historic

tracks run from Elberfeld to Cronenberg and over the zoo grounds,

affording an exciting bird’s-eye view of the big cat enclosure.

Zoo Stadium: Since its opening in 1924, the Stadion am Zoo

has served as fitting venue for a long list of top-level sporting

events. A modern grandstand for 5,000 spectators was built in

1993, integrating the façade – a listed historical monument –

into its structure. The stadium seats more than 23,000.

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Lüntenbeck castle

The Samba hiking and cycling path

The zoo’s African penguin enclosure

The entry area of the zoo

Sonnborn viaduct

The suspension line in Vohwinkel

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Opening times: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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A ride on the “Kaiserwagen” promises a nostalgic pleasure across the

Wupper valley. We take pleasure in giving you information about bookings.

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Opening times: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Westende

Pestalozzistraße

Robert-Daum-Platz

Ohligsmühle

Westende | Pestalozzistr. | Robert-Daum-Platz

Bayer AG: Way back in 1866, Friedrich Bayer and Friedrich Weskott

relocated the Bayer AG main works – where Aspirin was invented –

to the city’s (old) westend. The suspended monorail offers a

bird’s-eye view of the pipe landscape that comprises the factory

grounds.

Brill district: Industrialist villas with huge gardens as well as the

Brill district’s characteristic row houses with their richly decor-

ated façades attest to the wealth Wuppertal achieved through

the textile industry in the 19th century.

Weyerbusch tower: The Weyerbuschturm looms high above Nüt-

zenberg in a park with an adventure playground and a high-ropes

park. A spectacular view of the entire valley.

Elberfeld old town (Luisenstr./Friedrich-Ebert-Str., Luisenviertel):

The Elberfeld old town invites with its intriguing boutiques, cosy

cafés, lively pub scene, restaurants and pretty squares for window

shopping and relaxing. Each May, the Luisenfest flea market takes

place here – very creative and international.

De Weerth Garden: The industrialist De Weerth family designed

the city’s first landscape garden in 1802: the Deweerthscher Gar-

ten. Today, the garden is a haven of peace in the middle of town,

surrounded by cafés, a pétanque field and sandpit, flanked

by a memorial to the victims of the Third Reich and a modern

fountain.

Ohligsmühle

Laurentius church/Laurentius square: St.-Laurentius-Kirche was

the first Catholic church erected in Elberfeld after the Reforma-

tion. It was built between 1828 and 1835 in the neoclassical style.

The adjacent Laurentiusplatz is one of the nicest squares in Wup-

pertal to sit and relax over coffee.

Else Lasker-Schüler memorial on Herzogstraße: The expression-

ist poet Else Lasker-Schüler (1869–1945) grew up in the Brill dis-

trict. Not only is she memorialised here, she created a memorial

for Wuppertal herself in her play “Die Wupper”.

Wuppertal’s best-known stairway

“Opera house” pool: Right next door to the Historische Stadthalle

lies the Schwimmoper, whose name refers to its monumental

architecture reminiscent of an opera house. Built in 1956, the

municipal pool is now a listed monument. With its curved lines,

concave roof and expansive glass surfaces, the structure has a

transparent and light appearance despite its size.

The high points:

Cronenberg: The name of the district appeared in writing for the

first time as “Cronberga” around 1050. The romantic little town

was chartered in 1808. The onion spire of the Reformed church on

Hauptstraße is unusual for the Berg region.

Ronsdorf: The city of Ronsdorf was founded in the 18th century by

the Zionite cleric Elias Eller. Up until 1929, the charming town was

independent with its own thriving band-weaving industry. Kur-

fürstenstraße, the late baroque pastorate (1777) and the Reformed

Church school (1828) attest to the district’s roots.

Gelpe valley, Ronsdorf dam: The recreational area bordering dir-

ectly on Cronenberg and Ronsdorf, featuring the Ronsdorfer Tal-

sperre and the two brooks Saalbach and Gelpe, is a great place for

hiking back in time. Here you can find remnants of early industry,

like old knife-making huts and forges, where blades were ground

and forged up to the middle of the 20th century.

Brill district Church at Laurentiusplatz

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Der 1. März 1901 gilt als der Tag der offiziellen Betriebseröffnung.

Schon einige Monate zuvor fuhr der deutsche Kaiser mit Gefolge

die Strecke nach Vohwinkel ab, die dann zwei Jahre später bis

Oberbarmen und damit auf die volle Länge von 13,3 Kilometern

erweitert wurde. Geliebt haben die Menschen diese Bahn jedoch

nicht auf Anhieb. Aufgebrachte Bürger schrien Zeter und Mordio,

als kurz vor der Jahrhundertwende die Schwesternstädte Barmen

und Elberfeld den Bau des „Tausendfüßlers“ beschlossen.

Doch schon 1925 wurden fast 20 Millionen Fahrgäste mit der

Schwebebahn befördert – wahrlich kein Zeichen von Ablehnung.

Endgültige Weltberühmtheit erlangte sie am 21. Juli 1950. An die-

sem Tag sprang der junge Elefant Tuffi während einer Zirkus-Wer-

befahrt aus einer fahrenden Bahn in die Wupper – und kam mit

einer Schramme am dicken Hinterteil davon. Die Schwebebahn ist

bis heute eines der sichersten und zuverlässigsten Fortbewegungs-

mittel, wenn man nur kein scheues Elefantenkind ist.

Die Schwebebahn und ihre

Veränderung im Laufe der Zeit.

Ölberg: A typical workers’ district. The beautiful stucco

façades are misleading – this was not a place of luxury!

Ölberg, or “oil hill”, owes its name to the fact that petrol-

eum lamps were used here long after the advent of elec-

tricity. Today the multicultural neighbourhood celebrates

its good sense of community with the inviting Ölbergfest.

Stairs: With 469 public stairways made up of 12,383 steps

in total, the 19th-century residential areas of Wupper-

tal were clearly built for pedestrians. Today, 23 of the

staircases are listed historic monuments. The most

famous of them is traditionally known as Tippen-Tap-

pen-Tönchen, echoing the sound of wooden shoes on

the steps. The charming, winding stairway has 103 steps

and connects the Luisenviertel in Elberfeld with the

Ölberg. With 155 stairs, Jakobstreppe – Jacob’s Ladder –

is the longest continuous, straight staircase in Wuppertal.

It connects Friedrich-Ebert-Straße with Nützenberg.

Stadthalle: The Historische Stadthalle – one of Europe’s

most beautiful and acoustically refined concert and

conference venues – offers a panoramic view of the city.

This community centre was built in 1900 in the opulently

decorative Wilhelmine style. It reopened in 1995 lovingly

restored to its original splendour and unique acoustics –

enhanced by 21st-century technological equipment.

Johannisberg sculpture park: The Historische Stadthalle

is framed by four important artworks, the sculptures “Elas-

tisch schwebend” (‘Elastically Floating’) by Claus Bury,

“Anröchter Dolomit” (‘Dolomite from Anröcht’) by Ulrich

Rückriem, “229,5° Arc x 5” by Bernard Venet and “Rondo”

by Alf Lechner, at the entrance.

Luisenviertel

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Westende

Pestalozzistraße

Robert-Daum-Platz

Ohligsmühle

Westende | Pestalozzistr. | Robert-Daum-Platz

Bayer AG: Way back in 1866, Friedrich Bayer and Friedrich Weskott

relocated the Bayer AG main works – where Aspirin was invented –

to the city’s (old) westend. The suspended monorail offers a

bird’s-eye view of the pipe landscape that comprises the factory

grounds.

Brill district: Industrialist villas with huge gardens as well as the

Brill district’s characteristic row houses with their richly decor-

ated façades attest to the wealth Wuppertal achieved through

the textile industry in the 19th century.

Weyerbusch tower: The Weyerbuschturm looms high above Nüt-

zenberg in a park with an adventure playground and a high-ropes

park. A spectacular view of the entire valley.

Elberfeld old town (Luisenstr./Friedrich-Ebert-Str., Luisenviertel):

The Elberfeld old town invites with its intriguing boutiques, cosy

cafés, lively pub scene, restaurants and pretty squares for window

shopping and relaxing. Each May, the Luisenfest flea market takes

place here – very creative and international.

De Weerth Garden: The industrialist De Weerth family designed

the city’s first landscape garden in 1802: the Deweerthscher Gar-

ten. Today, the garden is a haven of peace in the middle of town,

surrounded by cafés, a pétanque field and sandpit, flanked

by a memorial to the victims of the Third Reich and a modern

fountain.

Ohligsmühle

Laurentius church/Laurentius square: St.-Laurentius-Kirche was

the first Catholic church erected in Elberfeld after the Reforma-

tion. It was built between 1828 and 1835 in the neoclassical style.

The adjacent Laurentiusplatz is one of the nicest squares in Wup-

pertal to sit and relax over coffee.

Else Lasker-Schüler memorial on Herzogstraße: The expression-

ist poet Else Lasker-Schüler (1869–1945) grew up in the Brill dis-

trict. Not only is she memorialised here, she created a memorial

for Wuppertal herself in her play “Die Wupper”.

Wuppertal’s best-known stairway

“Opera house” pool: Right next door to the Historische Stadthalle

lies the Schwimmoper, whose name refers to its monumental

architecture reminiscent of an opera house. Built in 1956, the

municipal pool is now a listed monument. With its curved lines,

concave roof and expansive glass surfaces, the structure has a

transparent and light appearance despite its size.

The high points:

Cronenberg: The name of the district appeared in writing for the

first time as “Cronberga” around 1050. The romantic little town

was chartered in 1808. The onion spire of the Reformed church on

Hauptstraße is unusual for the Berg region.

Ronsdorf: The city of Ronsdorf was founded in the 18th century by

the Zionite cleric Elias Eller. Up until 1929, the charming town was

independent with its own thriving band-weaving industry. Kur-

fürstenstraße, the late baroque pastorate (1777) and the Reformed

Church school (1828) attest to the district’s roots.

Gelpe valley, Ronsdorf dam: The recreational area bordering dir-

ectly on Cronenberg and Ronsdorf, featuring the Ronsdorfer Tal-

sperre and the two brooks Saalbach and Gelpe, is a great place for

hiking back in time. Here you can find remnants of early industry,

like old knife-making huts and forges, where blades were ground

and forged up to the middle of the 20th century.

Brill district Church at Laurentiusplatz

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Ölberg (“oil hill”)

Elberfeld

Laurentiusplatz

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Döppersberg

Main station, Information Centre: The bus station, the suspen-

sion line terminal and the main station form the gateway to the

city. At the Information Centre at Döppersberg, you can find an

array of interesting souvenirs along with practical information

for tourists.

Elberfeld civic centre: Elberfeld’s main shopping area can be

found in front of the station. In case of bad weather, you can

take refuge in one of the two excellent shopping centres Rat-

hausgalerie and City Arkaden and continue browsing with a

roof over your head.

City church (Old Reformed church): The oldest church in Elber-

feld, its first foundations were laid as early as the middle of

the 10th century. Along with its function as a place of worship,

the church now serves as a venue for many interesting cultural

events. The beautiful church square with the monument to the

history of the Elberfeld fortress and a number of cafés is an

invitation to stop for a break.

Public art in Elberfeld: The Poststraße pedestrian zone runs

straight through the hustle and bustle of Elberfeld, framed by

the two traditional Wuppertal figures Mina Knallenfalls and

Zuckerfritz by Ulle Hees. You can also count the many partner

cities, which appear – Hollywood-style – on bronze plaques

embedded in the cobblestones. Turn left toward the Rathaus-

galerie and you will encounter the bold lion of the Grand

Duchy of Berg.

Döppersberg (Main Station)

Kluse

Von der Heydt Museum: You can view the crème de la crème

of art history in the Von der Heydt Museum. Here, a top-class

collection is displayed in an exceptionally beautiful architectural

setting: Elberfeld’s first city hall, built between 1827 and 1842.

Highlights include important paintings from the 17th century

to the present as well as a collection of sculptures from the 19th

and 20th centuries. Immerse yourself in the fascinating worlds of

Spitzweg, Toulouse-Lautrec, Liebermann, Munch, Degas, Monet,

Gauguin, Picasso, Paula Modersohn-Becker and many others. The

world-class special exhibitions are also always worth a visit.

Timepiece museum: Around 2,000 objects demonstrate how

mankind has measured the passing time for 5,000 years in the

timepiece museum, privately owned by the jeweller Abeler.

The old synagogue: The Begegnungsstätte Alte Synagoge

Wuppertal is a reminder of the location of the former Elberfeld

synagogue. It is used for art exhibitions, installations, school

presentations and events. The memorial also features a per-

manent exhibit about the history of Jews in the Berg region.

Berg university: Since 1972, the fortress-like complex that houses

the Bergische Universität has towered over the valley, offering

around 13,000 students a safe haven of knowledge and educa-

tion. The school’s approximately 50 different study programmes

are taught by around 300 professors, who also conduct research

with the support of almost 400 assistants. The university is

characterised by direct channels of communication – on the aca-

demic as well as personal levels – and emphasises individuality

and human interaction.

Wuppertal Institute: The Wuppertal Institute is an effective

and international organisation dedicated to climate, environ-

ment and energy research. Its goal: to overcome conflicts be-

tween economy and ecology.

Kluse

Theatre: Designed by Gerhard Graubner, the theatre was inaug-

urated in 1966 by Heinrich Böll. With its clear lines, the building

appeals to modern aesthetic sensibilities and seats 745. Its multi-

faceted programme ranges from theatre to dance. A large Henry

Moore sculpture of a seated figure welcomes visitors in the foyer.

Tanztheater Pina Bausch: Theatre critics call Pina Bausch one

of the most important contemporary choreographers. The Wup-

pertal Tanztheater shares her worldwide acclaim. She has been

recognised with many awards and is revered in the international

dance scene.

CinemaxX: Right next door you can enjoy compelling big-screen

experiences.

Entrance and interior view of the Von der Heydt Museum

Pedestrian zone in Elberfeld

City Arkaden shopping centre in Elberfeld

The Stadtsparkasse tower and Tony Cragg sculpture “Zufuhr” (‘Intake’)

Der 1. März 1901 gilt als der Tag der offiziellen Betriebseröffnung.

Schon einige Monate zuvor fuhr der deutsche Kaiser mit Gefolge

die Strecke nach Vohwinkel ab, die dann zwei Jahre später bis

Oberbarmen und damit auf die volle Länge von 13,3 Kilometern

erweitert wurde. Geliebt haben die Menschen diese Bahn jedoch

nicht auf Anhieb. Aufgebrachte Bürger schrien Zeter und Mordio,

als kurz vor der Jahrhundertwende die Schwesternstädte Barmen

und Elberfeld den Bau des „Tausendfüßlers“ beschlossen.

Doch schon 1925 wurden fast 20 Millionen Fahrgäste mit der

Schwebebahn befördert – wahrlich kein Zeichen von Ablehnung.

Endgültige Weltberühmtheit erlangte sie am 21. Juli 1950. An die-

sem Tag sprang der junge Elefant Tuffi während einer Zirkus-Wer-

befahrt aus einer fahrenden Bahn in die Wupper – und kam mit

einer Schramme am dicken Hinterteil davon. Die Schwebebahn ist

bis heute eines der sichersten und zuverlässigsten Fortbewegungs-

mittel, wenn man nur kein scheues Elefantenkind ist.

Die Schwebebahn und ihre

Veränderung im Laufe der Zeit.

On the way, you will cross Neumarkt with its

jubilee fountain and many colourful market

stalls. Built in 1901, the fountain is a replica of the

Fountain of Neptune in the northern Italian city

of Trento. Tony Cragg, a Wuppertaler by choice

and internationally known artist, has placed his

mark on the city with his artworks: the bronzes

“Mörser/Flasche” (‘Mortar/Bottle’) and “Ampho-

re/Dose” (‘Amphora/Can’) flank the entrance

to the Von der Heydt Museum, his “Wupper”

“flows” near Neumarkt and the symbolic cornu-

copia “Zufuhr” (‘Intake’) is located before the

main headquarters of the Stadtsparkasse bank.

The artist has acquired the anthroposophical

Herberts-Villa (Unterbarmen), where he is de-

veloping his sculpture park.

City hall: The imposing Rathaus adjacent to

Neumarkt, now an administrative building, was

built around 1900. With its 79-metre copper-

domed tower, it is especially impressive illumin-

ated after nightfall.

Pina Bausch Dance Company

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Döppersberg

Main station, Information Centre: The bus station, the suspen-

sion line terminal and the main station form the gateway to the

city. At the Information Centre at Döppersberg, you can find an

array of interesting souvenirs along with practical information

for tourists.

Elberfeld civic centre: Elberfeld’s main shopping area can be

found in front of the station. In case of bad weather, you can

take refuge in one of the two excellent shopping centres Rat-

hausgalerie and City Arkaden and continue browsing with a

roof over your head.

City church (Old Reformed church): The oldest church in Elber-

feld, its first foundations were laid as early as the middle of

the 10th century. Along with its function as a place of worship,

the church now serves as a venue for many interesting cultural

events. The beautiful church square with the monument to the

history of the Elberfeld fortress and a number of cafés is an

invitation to stop for a break.

Public art in Elberfeld: The Poststraße pedestrian zone runs

straight through the hustle and bustle of Elberfeld, framed by

the two traditional Wuppertal figures Mina Knallenfalls and

Zuckerfritz by Ulle Hees. You can also count the many partner

cities, which appear – Hollywood-style – on bronze plaques

embedded in the cobblestones. Turn left toward the Rathaus-

galerie and you will encounter the bold lion of the Grand

Duchy of Berg.

Döppersberg (Main Station)

Kluse

Von der Heydt Museum: You can view the crème de la crème

of art history in the Von der Heydt Museum. Here, a top-class

collection is displayed in an exceptionally beautiful architectural

setting: Elberfeld’s first city hall, built between 1827 and 1842.

Highlights include important paintings from the 17th century

to the present as well as a collection of sculptures from the 19th

and 20th centuries. Immerse yourself in the fascinating worlds of

Spitzweg, Toulouse-Lautrec, Liebermann, Munch, Degas, Monet,

Gauguin, Picasso, Paula Modersohn-Becker and many others. The

world-class special exhibitions are also always worth a visit.

Timepiece museum: Around 2,000 objects demonstrate how

mankind has measured the passing time for 5,000 years in the

timepiece museum, privately owned by the jeweller Abeler.

The old synagogue: The Begegnungsstätte Alte Synagoge

Wuppertal is a reminder of the location of the former Elberfeld

synagogue. It is used for art exhibitions, installations, school

presentations and events. The memorial also features a per-

manent exhibit about the history of Jews in the Berg region.

Berg university: Since 1972, the fortress-like complex that houses

the Bergische Universität has towered over the valley, offering

around 13,000 students a safe haven of knowledge and educa-

tion. The school’s approximately 50 different study programmes

are taught by around 300 professors, who also conduct research

with the support of almost 400 assistants. The university is

characterised by direct channels of communication – on the aca-

demic as well as personal levels – and emphasises individuality

and human interaction.

Wuppertal Institute: The Wuppertal Institute is an effective

and international organisation dedicated to climate, environ-

ment and energy research. Its goal: to overcome conflicts be-

tween economy and ecology.

Kluse

Theatre: Designed by Gerhard Graubner, the theatre was inaug-

urated in 1966 by Heinrich Böll. With its clear lines, the building

appeals to modern aesthetic sensibilities and seats 745. Its multi-

faceted programme ranges from theatre to dance. A large Henry

Moore sculpture of a seated figure welcomes visitors in the foyer.

Tanztheater Pina Bausch: Theatre critics call Pina Bausch one

of the most important contemporary choreographers. The Wup-

pertal Tanztheater shares her worldwide acclaim. She has been

recognised with many awards and is revered in the international

dance scene.

CinemaxX: Right next door you can enjoy compelling big-screen

experiences.

Entrance and interior view of the Von der Heydt Museum

Pedestrian zone in Elberfeld

City Arkaden shopping centre in Elberfeld

The Stadtsparkasse tower and Tony Cragg sculpture “Zufuhr” (‘Intake’)

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Landgericht | Völklinger Straße | Loher Brücke

Eiland: An island in Wuppertal! Known earlier as a legal venue,

the tiny island is now a great place to stroll along the Wupper.

Also well worth seeing: the neoclassical county court building

dating from 1850. From the suspended monorail station Landge-

richt you can begin the climb to the Hardt recreational area.

Die Hardt: An ideal outdoor recreation area with expansive parks

right in the middle of Wuppertal, Hardt is 2 km long and almost

1 km wide. The steep slopes on the south side glitter with opulent

villas from the Wilhelmine period, while little gardens adorn its

northern fringe. Its most important park is the botanical garden,

with its numerous domestic and exotic plants on the grounds and

in greenhouses. The Elisenturm is an architectural highlight of

the gardens. The tower was named in honour of Elise, the wife of

Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia. It features an exceptionally beau-

tiful domed room that serves as a space for concerts, exhibitions

and weddings. The atmospheric Orangerie offers enticing cuisine

with a wonderful view. The approximately 22-metre Bismarckturm

was erected in honour of the former reichspräsident Otto von

Bismarck in 1907, financed mainly by donations. 47 towers of the

same design (called “Twilight of the Gods”) by Wilhelm Kreis were

built across Germany by the German Student Union.

College of theology, Wuppertal: Founded by the Confessing

Church in 1935, the Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal has been

operated by the Protestant Church in the Rhineland since 1975.

Museum of anthropology: Missionaries belonging to the Rhenish

Missionary Society and the Bethel Mission brought the exhibits to

the Völkerkundemuseum in Wuppertal: religious and utilitarian ob-

jects, masks, jewellery, weapons and statues from Africa and Asia.

St. Paul’s Church: The Pauluskirche, designed by Gerhard August

Fischer in 1882 for the United Protestant congregation of Unter-

barmen, has been used for religious services, lectures, concerts

and exhibitions since 1991.

Adlerbrücke | Alter Markt

Historic centre: Here you will find the Museum of Early Indus-

trialisation, which offers fascinating visual impressions of the

industrial history of the Berg region. This is also the location of

the Engels family residence, where you can view an exhibition

on the life and work of the social scientist Friedrich Engels. The

buildings, as well as the monument to workers “Kampf des ar-

beitenden Menschen” (‘The worker’s fight’) by Alfred Hrdliçka,

are situated in a small park, the Engels Garden.

Landgericht

Völklinger Straße

Loher Brücke

Adlerbrücke

Alter Markt

The opera house The Elisenturm tower

The Ruhmeshalle (1900) at Geschwister-Scholl-Platz is home to

the Kunsthalle Barmen, which holds contemporary art exhib-

itions on a regular basis, and the youth centre Haus der Jugend,

a popular venue for plays and concerts. Watching over the square

is a statue of Bismarck dating back to 1900. When you reach the

other end of Werth, you will find the fountain-sculpture “Die Son-

ne” (‘The Sun’) by Friedrich Werthmann. A little further, in Beek-

mannshof on Kleiner Werth, you can view a sculpture by François

Morellet. The elegant art nouveau station Werther Brücke invites

you to hop back on the suspended monorail and soar away.

North park: Expansive lawns and picturesque, tree-lined boule-

vards are trademarks of Nordpark. The view extends over the city

and all the way to Ehrenberg. Lovely paths lead through the gen-

erously proportioned park along a series of historic monuments

and down into the lush Bachtal valley.

Johannes-Rau-Platz and Barmen city hall

“The Sun” by Friedrich Werthmann

Opera house: The original building was completed in

1907 according to plans drawn up by the Cologne-based

architect Carl Moritz. This mixture of neobaroque and art

nouveau styles reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of the

1950s, the period in which the war-damaged opera house

was rebuilt. As a significant example of its style, the

structure is now a listed historic monument. Following

extensive restoration, it will resume serving as a venue for

performances in 2009.

Werth: Werth is Barmen’s central shopping area, with

numerous specialty shops. The first thing you are likely

to see when you start your shopping trip is the memorial

to the Barmen Declaration, “Ja-Sager und die Nein-Sa-

ger” (‘Yea-sayer and the nay-sayers’), by Ulle Hees. The

important theological declaration of faith in defiance of

Nazism was signed in the neighbouring Gemarker Kirche.

You will then pass the monumental City Hall, a palatial

structure erected between 1913 and 1922. Here you can find

a well-supplied information counter for tourists and, on

most days, a lively market behind the building. A passage

leads to a brewery. Since 1997, house-brewed Wuppertaler

beer has been served here in an unusual setting – a former

swimming pool and listed historic monument. When you

reach Johannes-Rau-Platz, pause for a look at Bert Gerres-

heim’s fountain before exploring the many surrounding

shopping arcades. Created in 1979, the work tells the story

of the city in 700 bronze figures and 26 reliefs. The cultural

society Concordia erected its prestigious building on the

southern side of the square in 1900.

A room in the Engels residence

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Landgericht | Völklinger Straße | Loher Brücke

Eiland: An island in Wuppertal! Known earlier as a legal venue,

the tiny island is now a great place to stroll along the Wupper.

Also well worth seeing: the neoclassical county court building

dating from 1850. From the suspended monorail station Landge-

richt you can begin the climb to the Hardt recreational area.

Die Hardt: An ideal outdoor recreation area with expansive parks

right in the middle of Wuppertal, Hardt is 2 km long and almost

1 km wide. The steep slopes on the south side glitter with opulent

villas from the Wilhelmine period, while little gardens adorn its

northern fringe. Its most important park is the botanical garden,

with its numerous domestic and exotic plants on the grounds and

in greenhouses. The Elisenturm is an architectural highlight of

the gardens. The tower was named in honour of Elise, the wife of

Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia. It features an exceptionally beau-

tiful domed room that serves as a space for concerts, exhibitions

and weddings. The atmospheric Orangerie offers enticing cuisine

with a wonderful view. The approximately 22-metre Bismarckturm

was erected in honour of the former reichspräsident Otto von

Bismarck in 1907, financed mainly by donations. 47 towers of the

same design (called “Twilight of the Gods”) by Wilhelm Kreis were

built across Germany by the German Student Union.

College of theology, Wuppertal: Founded by the Confessing

Church in 1935, the Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal has been

operated by the Protestant Church in the Rhineland since 1975.

Museum of anthropology: Missionaries belonging to the Rhenish

Missionary Society and the Bethel Mission brought the exhibits to

the Völkerkundemuseum in Wuppertal: religious and utilitarian ob-

jects, masks, jewellery, weapons and statues from Africa and Asia.

St. Paul’s Church: The Pauluskirche, designed by Gerhard August

Fischer in 1882 for the United Protestant congregation of Unter-

barmen, has been used for religious services, lectures, concerts

and exhibitions since 1991.

Adlerbrücke | Alter Markt

Historic centre: Here you will find the Museum of Early Indus-

trialisation, which offers fascinating visual impressions of the

industrial history of the Berg region. This is also the location of

the Engels family residence, where you can view an exhibition

on the life and work of the social scientist Friedrich Engels. The

buildings, as well as the monument to workers “Kampf des ar-

beitenden Menschen” (‘The worker’s fight’) by Alfred Hrdliçka,

are situated in a small park, the Engels Garden.

Landgericht

Völklinger Straße

Loher Brücke

Adlerbrücke

Alter Markt

The opera house The Elisenturm tower

The Ruhmeshalle (1900) at Geschwister-Scholl-Platz is home to

the Kunsthalle Barmen, which holds contemporary art exhib-

itions on a regular basis, and the youth centre Haus der Jugend,

a popular venue for plays and concerts. Watching over the square

is a statue of Bismarck dating back to 1900. When you reach the

other end of Werth, you will find the fountain-sculpture “Die Son-

ne” (‘The Sun’) by Friedrich Werthmann. A little further, in Beek-

mannshof on Kleiner Werth, you can view a sculpture by François

Morellet. The elegant art nouveau station Werther Brücke invites

you to hop back on the suspended monorail and soar away.

North park: Expansive lawns and picturesque, tree-lined boule-

vards are trademarks of Nordpark. The view extends over the city

and all the way to Ehrenberg. Lovely paths lead through the gen-

erously proportioned park along a series of historic monuments

and down into the lush Bachtal valley.

Johannes-Rau-Platz and Barmen city hall

“The Sun” by Friedrich Werthmann

"Haus der Jugend"

Alter Markt

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Werther Brücke

Wupperfeld

Oberbarmen train station (Berliner Platz)

Werther Brücke | Wupperfeld | Oberbarmen

A church turned culture centre: No longer used

for religious services, Immanuelskirche is now a

culture centre that combines the special charm

of a historic church with professional technical

equipment and great acoustics you don’t have

to be a musician to appreciate.

Barmen park: Open to the public yet privately

owned. Joseph Clemens Weyhe, Director of the

Düsseldorf Gardens, laid the groundwork for the

park’s planning. The large and open, naturally

landscaped areas spread out along the slopes

of Barmen’s southern hills feature numerous

historic landmarks and majestic age-old trees.

Vorwerkpark, known throughout the country for

its rhododendron gardens and fine design, as

well as the Ehrenfriedhof (cemetery of honour)

and the 26-metre Toelleturm tower, built in 1887,

are also well worth a visit.

Flea market in Heckinghaus: The popular flea mar-

ket “Bleicherfest” (‘Bleacher Festival’) takes place

annually in Heckinghaus. Even the street the event

takes part on – Auf der Bleiche – reflects the town’s

past as a centre of textile bleaching.

Children’s museum: in the spring of 1986 Wupper-

tal’s unique Kindermuseum opened its doors –

made by pupils, tradesmen and teachers – to

show a rich collection of works by children all

over the world.

The high points:

Beyenburg: The big city suddenly seems quite far

off. Here you will find row upon row of the Berg

region’s characteristic grey slate-tiled buildings

with windows featuring typical green shutters

and bright white crossbars, built directly on a

picturesque little lake. Crosses play an important

role in Beyenburg – and not only in the cloister

and church. A large wooden cross dating from

1760 stands at house No. 18. Legend has it that

Beyenburg will remain protected from fire as

long as this cross is honoured and cared for.

Kemna: The concentration camp at Kemna was

used for political prisoners between Beyenburg

and Oberbarmen. A wreath-laying ceremony is

held annually at a memorial built here in 1983.

The bronze relief was designed by an art work-

group from a Wuppertal grammar school.

The historical gardens of Barmen park

Toelleturm tower

Wuppertal-BeyenburgTypical façades of the Berg region

Werther Brücke suspension line station

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Werther Brücke

Wupperfeld

Oberbarmen train station (Berliner Platz)

Werther Brücke | Wupperfeld | Oberbarmen

A church turned culture centre: No longer used

for religious services, Immanuelskirche is now a

culture centre that combines the special charm

of a historic church with professional technical

equipment and great acoustics you don’t have

to be a musician to appreciate.

Barmen park: Open to the public yet privately

owned. Joseph Clemens Weyhe, Director of the

Düsseldorf Gardens, laid the groundwork for the

park’s planning. The large and open, naturally

landscaped areas spread out along the slopes

of Barmen’s southern hills feature numerous

historic landmarks and majestic age-old trees.

Vorwerkpark, known throughout the country for

its rhododendron gardens and fine design, as

well as the Ehrenfriedhof (cemetery of honour)

and the 26-metre Toelleturm tower, built in 1887,

are also well worth a visit.

Flea market in Heckinghaus: The popular flea mar-

ket “Bleicherfest” (‘Bleacher Festival’) takes place

annually in Heckinghaus. Even the street the event

takes part on – Auf der Bleiche – reflects the town’s

past as a centre of textile bleaching.

Children’s museum: in the spring of 1986 Wupper-

tal’s unique Kindermuseum opened its doors –

made by pupils, tradesmen and teachers – to

show a rich collection of works by children all

over the world.

The high points:

Beyenburg: The big city suddenly seems quite far

off. Here you will find row upon row of the Berg

region’s characteristic grey slate-tiled buildings

with windows featuring typical green shutters

and bright white crossbars, built directly on a

picturesque little lake. Crosses play an important

role in Beyenburg – and not only in the cloister

and church. A large wooden cross dating from

1760 stands at house No. 18. Legend has it that

Beyenburg will remain protected from fire as

long as this cross is honoured and cared for.

Kemna: The concentration camp at Kemna was

used for political prisoners between Beyenburg

and Oberbarmen. A wreath-laying ceremony is

held annually at a memorial built here in 1983.

The bronze relief was designed by an art work-

group from a Wuppertal grammar school.

The historical gardens of Barmen park

Toelleturm tower

Wuppertal-Beyenburg

Suspension line

Barmen park

Wuppertal-Beyenburg

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Georg Sander, Director

Coordination: Rosemarie Steyer

Friedrich-Engels-Allee 83

42285 Wuppertal

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/5 63-40 97

info@wuppertal-marketing.de

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11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

6tant: pp. 8, 10

Zoo: p. 6

Historische Stadthalle: p. 7, 10

R. Steyer: p. 18

Where do I find …?

Vohwinkel flea market

Kaiserstraße

Vohwinkel

www.agvv.org/4.htm

Details on page 8

Lüntenbeck castle

Vohwinkel

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /2 98 76 87

www.schloss-luentenbeck.de

Bus line 629

from Wuppertal-Sonnborn,

stop at “Schloss Lüntenbeck”

Bus lines 601/611

from Wuppertal-Sonnborn,

stop at “Schliepershäuschen”

Details on page 8

City zoo

Hubertusallee 30

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-56 66

www.zoo-wuppertal.de

Details on page 8

Zoo Stadium

Hubertusallee 4

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-42 97

Details on page 8

Bayer HealthCare AG

Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 217

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/36-1

www.wuppertal.bayer.de

Details on page 10

Weyerbusch tower

Nützenberg, Elberfeld

Bus lines 611/619/E60,

stop at “Westende”

Details on page 10

Laurentius church/

Laurentius square

Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 21

Elberfeld

Details on page 10

“Opera house” pool

Südstr. 29, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-26 30

Details on page 11

Historische Stadthalle

Johannisberg 40

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /24 58 90

www.stadthalle.de

Details on page 10

(insert page)

Information Centre

Döppersberg/main station

Pavillon Döppersberg, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /1 94 33

Details on page 12

City church –

Old Reformed church

Kirchplatz 2, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /97 44 08 11

www.kirche-in-der-city.de

Details on page 12

Von der Heydt Museum

Turmhof 8, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-25 00

www.von-der-heydt-

museum.de

Details on page 13

Timepiece museum

Poststraße 11, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /4 93 99-0

www.abeler.de

Details on page 13

The old synagogue

Genügsamkeitstraße

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-28 43

www.ns-gedenkstaetten.de/

nrw/wuppertal/index_2.php3

Bus stop “Karlsplatz”

Details on page 13

Bergische Universität

Gaußstr. 20

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/4 39-0

www.uni-wuppertal.de

Bus lines 645/615/E,

stop at “Universität”

Bus line 603,

Museum of anthropology

Missionsstr. 9, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /8 90 04-841

www.bergisches-staedtedrei-

eck.de/voelkerkundemuseum

Bus line 643, stop at

“Kirchliche Hochschule”

Details on page 14

St. Paul’s Church

Pauluskirchstr. 8, Unterbarmen

Details on page 14

Historic centre/Engels’

house/Museum of Early

Industrialisation

Engelsstr. 10 – 18, Barmen

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-64 98

www.historisches-zentrum-

wuppertal.de

Details on page 14

Opera house

Spinnstraße 4, Barmen

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/5 63-42 30

www.wuppertaler-buehnen.de

Details on page 14 (insert page)

North park

Mallack 1, Barmen

Bus lines 612/622, stop at

“Bürgerallee” or “Hugostraße”

Details on page 15

Immanuelskirche –

culture in a church

Sternstraße/

von Eynernstraße,

Oberbarmen

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /64 19 69

www.immanuelskirche.de

From Wuppertal-Oberbarmen

train station on foot

Details on page 16

Barmen park

Untere Lichtenplatzer Straße/

Lönsstraße

Heckinghausen

Bus lines 640/644/646,

stop at “Toelleturm”

Details on page 16

stop at “Mensa”

Details on page 13

Wuppertal Institut

für Klima, Umwelt,

Energie GmbH

Döppersberg 19

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/24 92-0

www.wupperinst.org

Details on page 13

City theatre

Bundesallee 260

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 69 -44 44

www.wuppertaler-buehnen.de

Details on page 13

Vorwerkpark

Adolf-Vorwerk-Straße 33

Barmen

Bus lines 640/E60/CE 62,

stop at “Marper Schulweg”

Details on page 16

Children’s museum

Beyeröhde 1, Langerfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /60 52 78

www.bergisches-staedtedrei-

eck.de/kindermuseum/

startseite.html

S 8 to Wuppertal-Langerfeld

train station

From Oberbarmen:

bus line 608,

stop at “Am Timpen”

Details on page 17

Kemna

Karl-Ibach-Weg,

above Beyenburger Straße

Oberbarmen

Details on page 17

Tanztheater

Pina Bausch

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/5 63-42 53

www.pina-bausch.de

Details on page 13

CinemaxX

Bundesallee 250

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/4 93 01-181

www.cinemaxx.de

Details on page 13

Hardt/botanical garden

Elisenhöhe

Elberfeld

Bus line 643,

stop at “Botanischer Garten”,

“Elisenstraße”

Details on page 14

Kirchliche Hochschule

Wuppertal

(college of theology)

Missionsstr. 9b

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /28 20-100

www.kiho-wuppertal.de

Bus line 643,

stop at “Kirchliche Hochschule”

Details on page 14

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Publishing information:

Wuppertal Marketing GmbH

Georg Sander, Director

Coordination: Rosemarie Steyer

Friedrich-Engels-Allee 83

42285 Wuppertal

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/5 63-40 97

info@wuppertal-marketing.de

Copy concept and copywriting:

Scriba – Agentur für Text und

Konzeption

www.scriba-texte.de

Translation:

Textklinik GmbH

www.textklinik.de

Graphic design and typesetting:

oundmdesign

www.oundmdesign.de

Printer:

Offset Company

Wuppertal

Images:

Medienzentrum der Stadt

Wuppertal: pp. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10,

11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

6tant: pp. 8, 10

Zoo: p. 6

Historische Stadthalle: p. 7, 10

R. Steyer: p. 18

Where do I find …?

Vohwinkel flea market

Kaiserstraße

Vohwinkel

www.agvv.org/4.htm

Details on page 8

Lüntenbeck castle

Vohwinkel

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /2 98 76 87

www.schloss-luentenbeck.de

Bus line 629

from Wuppertal-Sonnborn,

stop at “Schloss Lüntenbeck”

Bus lines 601/611

from Wuppertal-Sonnborn,

stop at “Schliepershäuschen”

Details on page 8

City zoo

Hubertusallee 30

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-56 66

www.zoo-wuppertal.de

Details on page 8

Zoo Stadium

Hubertusallee 4

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-42 97

Details on page 8

Bayer HealthCare AG

Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 217

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/36-1

www.wuppertal.bayer.de

Details on page 10

Weyerbusch tower

Nützenberg, Elberfeld

Bus lines 611/619/E60,

stop at “Westende”

Details on page 10

Laurentius church/

Laurentius square

Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 21

Elberfeld

Details on page 10

“Opera house” pool

Südstr. 29, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-26 30

Details on page 11

Historische Stadthalle

Johannisberg 40

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /24 58 90

www.stadthalle.de

Details on page 10

(insert page)

Information Centre

Döppersberg/main station

Pavillon Döppersberg, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /1 94 33

Details on page 12

City church –

Old Reformed church

Kirchplatz 2, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /97 44 08 11

www.kirche-in-der-city.de

Details on page 12

Von der Heydt Museum

Turmhof 8, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-25 00

www.von-der-heydt-

museum.de

Details on page 13

Timepiece museum

Poststraße 11, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /4 93 99-0

www.abeler.de

Details on page 13

The old synagogue

Genügsamkeitstraße

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-28 43

www.ns-gedenkstaetten.de/

nrw/wuppertal/index_2.php3

Bus stop “Karlsplatz”

Details on page 13

Bergische Universität

Gaußstr. 20

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/4 39-0

www.uni-wuppertal.de

Bus lines 645/615/E,

stop at “Universität”

Bus line 603,

Museum of anthropology

Missionsstr. 9, Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /8 90 04-841

www.bergisches-staedtedrei-

eck.de/voelkerkundemuseum

Bus line 643, stop at

“Kirchliche Hochschule”

Details on page 14

St. Paul’s Church

Pauluskirchstr. 8, Unterbarmen

Details on page 14

Historic centre/Engels’

house/Museum of Early

Industrialisation

Engelsstr. 10 – 18, Barmen

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-64 98

www.historisches-zentrum-

wuppertal.de

Details on page 14

Opera house

Spinnstraße 4, Barmen

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/5 63-42 30

www.wuppertaler-buehnen.de

Details on page 14 (insert page)

North park

Mallack 1, Barmen

Bus lines 612/622, stop at

“Bürgerallee” or “Hugostraße”

Details on page 15

Immanuelskirche –

culture in a church

Sternstraße/

von Eynernstraße,

Oberbarmen

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /64 19 69

www.immanuelskirche.de

From Wuppertal-Oberbarmen

train station on foot

Details on page 16

Barmen park

Untere Lichtenplatzer Straße/

Lönsstraße

Heckinghausen

Bus lines 640/644/646,

stop at “Toelleturm”

Details on page 16

stop at “Mensa”

Details on page 13

Wuppertal Institut

für Klima, Umwelt,

Energie GmbH

Döppersberg 19

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02/24 92-0

www.wupperinst.org

Details on page 13

City theatre

Bundesallee 260

Elberfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 69 -44 44

www.wuppertaler-buehnen.de

Details on page 13

Vorwerkpark

Adolf-Vorwerk-Straße 33

Barmen

Bus lines 640/E60/CE 62,

stop at “Marper Schulweg”

Details on page 16

Children’s museum

Beyeröhde 1, Langerfeld

Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /60 52 78

www.bergisches-staedtedrei-

eck.de/kindermuseum/

startseite.html

S 8 to Wuppertal-Langerfeld

train station

From Oberbarmen:

bus line 608,

stop at “Am Timpen”

Details on page 17

Kemna

Karl-Ibach-Weg,

above Beyenburger Straße

Oberbarmen

Details on page 17

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