Wuppertal Holidays

Wuppertal Holidays 2012

Wuppertal is a large city in the west of Germany in the North Rhine Westphalia region, situated to the east of the river Rhine and the city of Dusseldorf. The city itself is located in the Wupper valley on the steep sloping banks of the Wupper River. The highest point in the city is Lichtsheid standing at 350 metres above sea level.

Ideal For:

• Families looking for a break in a vibrant and green city.
• Couples who want a holiday in a German city that has plenty of places to explore and enjoy.
• Groups searching for an exciting location for a city break.

Explore Wuppertal

Wuppertal, North Rhine Westphalia, was originally an industrial city and still remains so to this day, though money has been invested in renovating and regenerating the city and transforming it into a modern cosmopolitan metropolis. The city is well known for its large green areas and just over two thirds of the actual city itself is covered by parks and green spaces.

• Wuppertal is an exciting and bustling city.
• The city has many beautiful green and open spaces.
• The city has a number of cultural and historic buildings and sites.
• There are a large number of activities and attractions in the city.
• The Wupper Valley is a famously spectacular area of German countryside.
• A holiday to Wuppertal is a great choice if also visiting Essen or Dusseldorf.

Attractions on a Wuppertal Holiday

Wuppertal is a beautiful city perched above the Wupper River in one of the most popular regions in all of Germany. The exciting cities of Dusseldorf and Essen are easily accessible, and Wupppertal city itself is full of attractions, activities and entertainment; making it an ideal destination for a city break abroad.

• The Schwebebahn Wuppertal, better known as the Suspended Monorail is perhaps Wuppertal’s most famous and memorable landmark. The suspension railway is used as public transport and travels around 12 metres above the river Wupper joining the two sides of the city together.
• Wuppertal is the greenest city in Germany; over two thirds of the city is covered in greenery and parkland. It makes a wonderful change to be no more than ten minutes away from trees and grass at any point!
• Wuppertal Zoo is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. There are over 500 different species of animals housed at the zoo; among them are elephants, bears, lions and monkeys. There are also a large number of birds, including a penguin enclosure.
• The Von der Heydt Museum is an art gallery in the city which exhibits a large number of important and famous artists from the 19th and 20th centuries.
• The Wuppertal Concert Hall is an excellent building for musical and theatrical performances that are held all year round.