Wuppertal, the City with the Suspension Line Else Lasker-Schüler Park Brill District

Welcome to Wuppertal, the city with the suspension line Else Lasker-Schüler park Brill district

The city in profile behind the city’s economy. These are complemented by innova- somethingalist villas surrounded more casual, by Wuppertal expansive alsoparks, offers or a wide variety of we now know as Marxism. Politics and the art of the debate are as tive and entrepreneurial service-sector companies operating in cinemas,the Zoo area cabarets with itsand multi-storey music clubs. buildings The city not only has a well- alive today as in Engels’s time – as shown by high-profile political Wuppertal is a large, modern city with a rich history, located in niche markets such as event marketing. Wuppertal’s business knownin the Wilhelmine tradition and style. passion And forof coursejazz, its the tango zoo and salsa dancing protagonists like Alice Schwarzer, Rita Süssmuth and Johannes Rau. the idyllic Wupper river basin. It was created on 1 August 1929, community includes a number of worldwide market leaders – in sceneitself ishas always also earnedworth aa visit.reputation far beyond the region. The grande dame of dance theatre, Pina Bausch, may not have when the previously independent towns of Barmen and Elber- fields like shoelaces, pliers, filter membranes, pharmaceuticals, been born in Wuppertal – she hails from neighbouring Solingen – feld were incorporated as a single municipality, along with the car windscreens and vacuum cleaners. LookingWuppertal’s for culture? potpourri The of options prominent range personalities from a but has made it the home of her Dance Company since 1973. The communities of Cronenberg, Ronsdorf, Vohwinkel and Beyenburg. visit to the anthropological Fuhlrott Museum greats of German poetry also include a native of Wuppertal. Else In 1975, Dönberg, Dornap and Schöller were added. The individual Wuppertal from eight to eight orIn 1856,a journey Johann back Carl to Fuhlrott the beginnings was presented of industri- with a few old bones Lasker-Schüler, born in 1869, achieved recognition as a leading districts of Wuppertal are much older: its first stone church was “fromalisation prehistoric in the historic times” – city Neanderthal centre to Manthe Von had been discovered. expressionist poet with her book Meine Wunder (My Wonders). built around the year 1000 in Elberfeld. Cronenberg and Barmen A stroll through Wuppertal’s many parks is refreshing. The city Theder Heydtfounding Museum father withof the its Bayer collection Group, ofFriedrich works Bayer, was born One has to wonder where movie director Tom Tykwer got his fas- were first mentioned in writing in 1050 and 1070, respectively. boasts 4,858 hectares of public green areas in total. And the inby 1825the bigin Barmen-Wichlinghausen. names in 16th to 20th century Ferdinand art. Sauerbruch, the cination with crime: he begins “The Princess and the Warrior” with Vohwinkel has existed officially since 1312. spaces are as varied as they are vast: enchanting forests, gardens, most important and influential surgeon in the first half of the a very credible bank heist. The filmmaker, who made his internation- parks and game reserves offer ample room to breathe. 20thChoosing century, from was the born evening in Wuppertal-Barmen entertainment in 1875. Friedrich En- al debut with “Run Lola Run”, scored a further success with his Yarn bleaching laid the groundwork for the area’s textile and gelsoffering was isborn no ineasy Barmen task. Aas performance the son of an at industrialist, the and went interpretation of Patrick Süskind’s bestseller “Perfume. The Story garment trade, which allowed many other sectors to grow. The valley is the place to go for a shopping trip: Barmen and onbreathtaking to join Karl concert Marx in hall developing Historische the revolutionaryStadt- social theory of a Murderer” in 2006. Barmen and Elberfeld became well known for textile products, Elberfeld invite with long-standing specialty shops and fashion- halle is an experience to remember. The theatre, while Cronenberg earned a reputation as a tool-making centre. able department stores as well as shopping centres and of course Else Lasker-Schüleron the other hand,Alice is Sophie famous Schwarzer for its modern Tom Tykwer Johannes Rau Pina Bausch Industrialised textile production in the early 1800s brought about plenty of areas to browse. Wuppertal’s city squares are great productions and the opera house (reopening a dynamic upswing in the city’s economy. Entire districts – like places to stop for coffee, a continental breakfast or just a break. in 2008) puts on outstanding shows – from Elberfeld’s Nordstadt and the Brill district – were built during this Well rested, you can continue your tour up the steep streets of popular musicals to classic operas. Both houses period. In 1972, Wuppertal inaugurated its university. Steel and the former working-class neighbourhood in Nordstadt, a sought- are favoured venues for the fascinating pieces metal manufacturing industries as well as the chemicals, electron- after filming location with historic buildings and decorative fa- presented by Pina Bausch and her world-famous ics and automotive sectors have now become the main drivers çades. For contrast, visit the Brill district with its elegant industri- Dance Company. And if you are in the mood for

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The city in profile behind the city’s economy. These are complemented by innova- something more casual, Wuppertal also offers a wide variety of we now know as Marxism. Politics and the art of the debate are as tive and entrepreneurial service-sector companies operating in cinemas, cabarets and music clubs. The city not only has a well- alive today as in Engels’s time – as shown by high-profile political BERGISCHE Wuppertal is a large, modern city with a rich history, located in niche markets such as eventUNIVERSITÄT marketing. Wuppertal’s business known tradition and passion for jazz, its tango and salsa dancing protagonists like Alice Schwarzer, Rita Süssmuth and Johannes Rau. the idyllic Wupper river basin. It was created on 1 August 1929, community includes a numberWUPPERTAL of worldwide market leaders – in scene has also earned a reputation far beyond the region. The grande dame of dance theatre, Pina Bausch, may not have when the previously independent towns of Barmen and Elber- fields like shoelaces, pliers, filter membranes, pharmaceuticals, been born in Wuppertal – she hails from neighbouring Solingen – feld were incorporated as a single municipality, along with the car windscreens and vacuum cleaners. Wuppertal’s potpourri of prominent personalities but has made it the home of her Dance Company since 1973. The communities of Cronenberg, Ronsdorf, Vohwinkel and Beyenburg. greats of German poetry also include a native of Wuppertal. Else In 1975, Dönberg, Dornap and Schöller were added. The individual Wuppertal from eight to eight In 1856, Johann Carl Fuhlrott was presented with a few old bones Lasker-Schüler, born in 1869, achieved recognition as a leading districts of Wuppertal are much older: its first stone church was “from prehistoric times” – Neanderthal Man had been discovered. expressionist poet with her book Meine Wunder (My Wonders). built around the year 1000 in Elberfeld. Cronenberg and Barmen A stroll through Wuppertal’s many parks is refreshing. The city The founding father of the Bayer Group, Friedrich Bayer, was born One has to wonder where movie director Tom Tykwer got his fas- were first mentioned in writing in 1050 and 1070, respectively. boasts 4,858 hectares of public green areas in total. And the in 1825 in Barmen-Wichlinghausen. Ferdinand Sauerbruch, the cination with crime: he begins “The Princess and the Warrior” with Vohwinkel has existed officially since 1312. spaces are as varied as they are vast: enchanting forests, gardens, most important and influential surgeon in the first half of the a very credible bank heist. The filmmaker, who made his internation- parks and gameStudying reserves offer ample in room Wuppertal to breathe. 20th century, was born in Wuppertal-Barmen in 1875. Friedrich En- al debut with “Run Lola Run”, scored a further success with his Yarn bleaching laid the groundwork for the area’s textile and Faculty of Humanities gels was born in Barmen as the son of an industrialist, and went interpretation of Patrick Süskind’s bestseller “Perfume. The Story garment trade, which allowed many other sectors to grow. The valley is the place to go forFaculty a shopping of Economics trip: Barmen and on to join Karl Marx in developing the revolutionary social theory of a Murderer” in 2006. Barmen and Elberfeld became well known for textile products, Elberfeld inviteFaculty with of long-standing Mathematics specialty and Natural shops Sciencesand fashion- Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering, while Cronenberg earned a reputation as a tool-making centre. able department stores as well as shopping centres and of course Else Lasker-Schüler Alice Sophie Schwarzer Tom Tykwer Johannes Rau Pina Bausch Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering Industrialised textile production in the early 1800s brought about plenty of areas to browse. Wuppertal’s city squares are great Faculty of Electrical, Information and a dynamic upswing in the city’s economy. Entire districts – like places to stop for coffee,Media a continental Engineering breakfast or just a break. Elberfeld’s Nordstadt and the Brill district – were built during this Well rested, you can continue yourFaculty tour of up Art the and steep Design streets of period. In 1972, Wuppertal inaugurated its university. Steel and the former Facultyworking-class of Educational neighbourhood and Social in Nordstadt, Sciences a sought- metal manufacturing industries as well as the chemicals, electron- after filming location with historic buildings and decorative fa- ics and automotive sectors have now become the main drivers çades. For contrast, visit the Brill district with its elegant industri- www.uni-wuppertal.de

23 Monorail coach approaching the Ohligsmühle stop A monorail ﬁt for a monarch Changes to the suspension line over time The illuminated suspension track at the Kluse stop

The Kaiserwagen – Wupper- tal’s lofty luxury lounge

Soaring over Wuppertal – “Steadily and securely, the – lovingly restored – remains birthday party, engagement in rainy, stormy or sunny a once-in-a-lifetime experience coach with its precious cargo operational to this day, so celebration, bridal shower or a weather, multifaceted Wup- glided along the winding we can enjoy nostalgic lofty wedding in high style – a ride pertal has a side to suit every Wuppertal’s suspended mono- coaches soar over the streets based engineer Eugen Langen. the plan to build the “giant elephanttrack, with Tuffi the fell Emperor out of aand moving ridescoach nestled into in luxury. The in Wuppertal’s lofty luxury occasion. rail belongs to a rare class of at a height of eight to 12 metres. Construction began in 1898 caterpillar” shortly before the theEmpress Wupper making – and several came awaystops withrich no furnishingsmore include plush lounge is always unforgettable. tourist attraction: it’s also a The 35-minute journey from and the official inauguration turn of the century. thanto bestow a scrape their on gracious the behind. and To thisseats, day, curtains the with gold Enjoy Wuppertal – perfectly regular and essential terminal to terminal takes took place just three years lat- monorailbenevolent has greetings a record upon as one of thedecorations, world’s historic lamps Everyone worries about the in all seasons! means of public transporta- passengers to 18 different sta- er – on 1 March 1901. Although By 1925 the suspended mono- safesttheir subjects and most below reliable ...” Thusmeans of transporta-and art nouveau ornamental weather when planning an tion. “Like a dragon, hard as tions, each one a gem in a style it was hailed as a technologic- rail had transported almost tion,the original even if report young from elephants 1900 – shy awayglass from separating it. the first- and outing – but not in Wuppertal! steel”, as the Wuppertal-born of its own: from historic to al feat, Wuppertal residents 20 million passengers – clear on 24 October, the royal second-class sections. Know- Not only does our suspended poet Else Lasker-Schüler put it, futuristic and exotic or down- did not exactly welcome the proof of its rising level of Now,couple at Kaiser the ripe Wilhelm age of II more and than 100ledgeable years, “stewardesses” and monorail offer a great ride this world-renowned engin- to-earth, they mirror Wupper- suspension line with open acceptance. Yet the suspen- theKaiserin metal Auguste construction Viktoria with over 450“stewards” steel in historic costumes sheltered from the elements, eering monument forms the tal’s trademark diversity. arms. In fact, many irate city sion line did not achieve true strutshonoured is as thesolid suspended as ever. Thanks to pamperits compre- tour passengers every part of Wuppertal can backbone of the city’s transit dwellers cried blue murder worldwide fame until 21 July hensivemonorail restoration with a test and ride striking from illumination,with snacks, beverages and be enjoyed in all seasons and system, carrying some 75,000 The monorail system was the when the twin cities of Bar- 1950: during a promotional theElberfeld line is to sure Vohwinkel. to keep attractingWhat admiringlocal lore. Whether for a cosy weather conditions. In spring, people daily. The suspended brainchild of the Cologne- men and Elberfeld announced stunt for a circus, the young gazesgood fortunefor years that to coachcome. No. 5 ride with coffee and cake, a summer, autumn and winter,

45 Monorail coach approaching the Ohligsmühle stop A monorail ﬁt for a monarch Changes to the suspension line over time

The Kaiserwagen – Wupper- tal’s lofty luxury lounge

Soaring over Wuppertal – “Steadily and securely, the – lovingly restored – remains birthday party, engagement in rainy, stormy or sunny a once-in-a-lifetime experience coach with its precious cargo operational to this day, so celebration, bridal shower or a weather, multifaceted Wup- glided along the winding we can enjoy nostalgic lofty wedding in high style – a ride pertal has a side to suit every Wuppertal’s suspended mono- coaches soar over the streets based engineer Eugen Langen. the plan to build the “giant track, with the Emperor and rides nestled in luxury. The in Wuppertal’s lofty luxury occasion. rail belongs to a rare class of at a height of eight to 12 metres. Construction began in 1898 caterpillar” shortly before the Empress making several stops rich furnishings include plush lounge is always unforgettable. tourist attraction: it’s also a The 35-minute journey from and the ofﬁcial inauguration turn of the century. to bestow their gracious and seats, curtains with gold Enjoy Wuppertal – perfectly regular and essential terminal to terminal takes took place just three years lat- benevolent greetings upon decorations, historic lamps Everyone worries about the in all seasons! means of public transporta- passengers to 18 different sta- er – on 1 March 1901. Although By 1925 the suspended mono- their subjects below ...” Thus and art nouveau ornamental weather when planning an tion. “Like a dragon, hard as tions, each one a gem in a style it was hailed as a technologic- rail had transported almost the original report from 1900 – glass separating the ﬁrst- and outing – but not in Wuppertal! steel”, as the Wuppertal-born of its own: from historic to al feat, Wuppertal residents 20 million passengers – clear on 24 October, the royal second-class sections. Know- Not only does our suspended poet Else Lasker-Schüler put it, futuristic and exotic or down- did not exactly welcome the proof of its rising level of couple Kaiser Wilhelm II and ledgeable “stewardesses” and monorail offer a great ride this world-renowned engin- to-earth, they mirror Wupper- suspension line with open acceptance. Yet the suspen- Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria “stewards” in historic costumes sheltered from the elements, eering monument forms the tal’s trademark diversity. arms. In fact, many irate city sion line did not achieve true honoured the suspended pamper tour passengers every part of Wuppertal can backbone of the city’s transit dwellers cried blue murder worldwide fame until 21 July monorail with a test ride from with snacks, beverages and be enjoyed in all seasons and system, carrying some 75,000 The monorail system was the when the twin cities of Bar- 1950: during a promotional Elberfeld to Vohwinkel. What local lore. Whether for a cosy weather conditions. In spring, people daily. The suspended brainchild of the Cologne- men and Elberfeld announced stunt for a circus, the young good fortune that coach No. 5 ride with coffee and cake, a summer, autumn and winter,

45 Lions atop a “boulder with a view” in their new enclosure, opened in 2007 The open-air enclosure for orang-utans

Opened in 1881, the Wuppertal Zoological and most modern big cat facilities in Europe. Thepolar German bears andstadthalle mountain generally goats, refers the to naturally a municipal auditorium of all kinds. The large-scale Johannisberg Festival is a summer Gardens have now grown to size of around A tower and a hollow construction of artificial designedor community open-air hall. Ifenclosure that reminds for orang-utansyou of a faceless public building highlight that draws families, fans of jazz and classical music 24 hectares. With its age-old trees, expansive boulders with lookout windows – located in the andfrom the the new 1970s, space Wuppertal’s for African Historische penguins Stadthalle – will be an and supporters into the building and its beautiful gardens. The meadows and large ponds, it is known as one middle of the lion enclosure – afford visitors eye-opener.modelled after Built a section in 1900, of itSouth underwent African coastyears –of highly skilled acclaimed Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra values the excellent of Germany’s most beautifully landscaped zoos. fascinating views. arerestoration, among theto reopen other outstandingin all its former attractions. splendourin 1996. Especially acoustics of the grand hall and plays there regularly. The venue The modern animal holding facilities and aes- impressive is its ornately decorated grand hall, with room for also frequently hosts international ensembles and famed soloists, thetically designed enclosures harmonise with The highlights include a generously propor- Themore king than penguins, 1,500 visitors, which adornsituated the at Wupper- the heart of the building. who are equally impressed by its sound quality. But lighter fare the grounds. Regardless of the weather, visitors tioned elephant enclosure, which is regarded Notal Zoowonder logo, the will Historische move into Stadthalle a new facility has beenin accepted into the shines in the palace’s splendour too. From pop concerts and are treated to a close-up view of approximately as a model in the field of zoo construction and 2008.exclusive One group of Europe’s of Historic most Conference advanced penguinCentres of Europe (HCCE). musicals to comedy shows, from tango balls to over-30 parties, 4,500 animals belonging to 450 species from management. The first two African elephants enclosures, it will feature an approximately 15 from mediaeval markets to reptile shows – the diversity of the all continents – including zoological rarities like bred in North Rhine-Westphalia were born here Atmetre-long the same clear time, acrylic the building tunnel. is not a museum piece, but rather events held here is virtually unlimited. And the cultural spectrum okapis (“forest giraffes”), pudus (the world’s small- in 2005, and a further elephant came to the a lively venue for culture and business. Beneath its historic sur- is complemented by a wide range of larger and smaller conferen- est deer), drills, Asian gold cats and cheetahs. world in 2007. The former elephant house was Inface, addition you will to find its animals, state-of-the-art the Wuppertal event and Zoo communications ces, seminars and corporate events, including medical congresses, remodelled as a tapir house and is now home offerstechnology guests that an meetsexciting every programme demand ofthat events arises from more than car presentations and much more. The zoo has seen numerous modernisations to the only Central American tapirs in Europe. 400like open-airevents annually. concerts, And guided the spectrum tours and is cele- broad: the Historische You can find even more information about the location and its and additions over the past years. The largest Viewers can even watch them from underwater – Stadthallebrations, especially is a year-round during attraction the summer. for aficionadosThere of culture current programme of events at: www.stadthalle.de. project yet was an expansion of the grounds a worldwide first! The birth of two baby tapirs is even a large playground for children. And the that included the construction of new open-air in 2006 created a sensation. A birdhouse with zoo shop is a great place to find for fun and spaces for lions and Siberian tigers, opened in a free-flying hall for hummingbirds and other educational souvenirs. 2007. The new enclosures are among the largest tropical birds, a panorama facility for sea lions,

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

Opened in 1881, the Wuppertal Zoological and most modern big catHistorische facilities Stadthalle in Europe. The German stadthalle generally refers to a municipal auditorium of all kinds. The large-scale Johannisberg Festival is a summer Gardens have now grown to size of around A tower and a hollow construction of artificial or community hall. If that reminds you of a faceless public building highlight that draws families, fans of jazz and classical music 24 hectares. With its age-old trees, expansive boulders with lookout windows – located in the from the 1970s, Wuppertal’s Historische Stadthalle will be an and supporters into the building and its beautiful gardens. The meadows and large ponds, it is known as one middle of the lion enclosure – afford visitors eye-opener. Built in 1900, it underwent years of highly skilled acclaimed Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra values the excellent of Germany’s most beautifully landscaped zoos. fascinating views. restoration, to reopen in all its former splendourin 1996. Especially acoustics of the grand hall and plays there regularly. The venue The modern animal holding facilities and aes- impressive is its ornately decorated grand hall, with room for also frequently hosts international ensembles and famed soloists, thetically designed enclosures harmonise with The highlights include a generously propor- more than 1,500 visitors, situated at the heart of the building. who are equally impressed by its sound quality. But lighter fare the grounds. Regardless of the weather, visitors tioned elephant enclosure, which is regarded No wonder the Historische Stadthalle has been accepted into the shines in the palace’s splendour too. From pop concerts and are treated to a close-up view of approximately as a model in the field of zoo construction and exclusive group of Historic Conference Centres of Europe (HCCE). musicals to comedy shows, from tango balls to over-30 parties, 4,500 animals belonging to 450 species from management. The first two African elephants from mediaeval markets to reptile shows – the diversity of the all continents – including zoological rarities like bred in North Rhine-Westphalia were born here At the same time, the building is not a museum piece, but rather events held here is virtually unlimited. And the cultural spectrum okapis (“forest giraffes”), pudus (the world’s small- in 2005, and a further elephant came to the a lively venue for culture and business. Beneath its historic sur- is complemented by a wide range of larger and smaller conferen- est deer), drills, Asian gold cats and cheetahs. world in 2007. The former elephant house was face, you will find state-of-the-art event and communications ces, seminars and corporate events, including medical congresses, remodelled as a tapir house and is now home technology that meets every demand that arises from more than car presentations and much more. The zoo has seen numerous modernisations to the only Central American tapirs in Europe. 400 events annually. And the spectrum is broad: the Historische You can find even more information about the location and its and additions over the past years. The largest Viewers can even watch them from underwater – Stadthalle is a year-round attraction for aficionados of culture current programme of events at: www.stadthalle.de. project yet was an expansion of the grounds a worldwide first! The birth of two baby tapirs that included the construction of new open-air in 2006 created a sensation. A birdhouse with spaces for lions and Siberian tigers, opened in a free-flying hall for hummingbirds and other 2007. The new enclosures are among the largest tropical birds, a panorama facility for sea lions,

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Sights to see along the Wupper

The Wupper runs through the multifaceted city of Wuppertal like Varresbecker Str. a common thread. It ﬂows around 34 km through the city as it meanders along the valley. It accompanies the suspended monorail 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. Lüntenbeck castle SonnbornVohwinkel viaductﬂea market Zoo Stadium Zoo Stadium Sonnborner Str. | Zoo/Stadion | Varresbeck

Zoo: Uphill and downhill – the Wuppertal Zoo, situated in a pretty Zoo Stadium: Since its opening in 1924, the Stadion am Zoo park with age-old trees, is one of Germany’s most beautifully has served as ﬁtting venue for a long list of top-level sporting landscaped zoos. Here you can get a close-up view of animals events. A modern grandstand for 5,000 spectators was built in from all over the world – apes, tapirs, bears, big cats, elephants 1993, integrating the façade – a listed historical monument – and reptiles – in modern facilities and open-air enclosures, into its structure. The stadium seats more than 23,000. Sonnborner Str. 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 Hammerstein tracks run from Elberfeld to Cronenberg and over the zoo grounds, affording an exciting bird’s-eye view of the big cat enclosure.

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The Samba hiking and cycling path The zoo’s African penguin enclosure Vohwinkel The entry area of the zoo

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Sights to see along the Wupper

The Wupper runs through the multifaceted city of Wuppertal like Souvenirs of Wuppertal ! Varresbecker Str. a common thread. It ﬂows around 34 km through the city as it www.wuppertalshop.de | www.kaiserwagen.de meanders along the valley. It accompanies the suspended mono- Döppersberg information centre rail for over 13 km, carrying us along on its journey. Touristinformation | Kaiserwagen Tours | Sightseeing Tours Tel. +49 (0)202 / 563 22 70 / 563 21 80 / 1 94 33

Vohwinkel | Bruch | Hammerstein Opening times: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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. The suspension line in Vohwinkel 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. Lüntenbeck castle Sonnborn viaduct Zoo Stadium

Sonnborner Str. | Zoo/Stadion | Varresbeck

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The Kaiserwagen – Wuppertal’s lofty luxury lounge ! A ride on the “Kaiserwagen” promises a nostalgic pleasure across the WUPPER 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. The Samba hiking and cycling path Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The zoo’s African penguin enclosure Vohwinkel The entry area of the zoo

89 “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 Wuppertal’s best-known stairway Brill district independentLuisenviertel with its own thriving band-weaving industry. Kur- Church at Laurentiusplatz fürstenstraße, the late baroque pastorate (1777) and the Reformed Westende | Pestalozzistr. | Robert-Daum-Platz De Weerth Garden: The industrialist De Weerth family designed ChurchÖlberg: schoolA typical (1828) workers’ attest district. to the district’s The beautiful roots. stucco the city’s first landscape garden in 1802: the Deweerthscher Gar- façades are misleading – this was not a place of luxury! Bayer AG: Way back in 1866, Friedrich Bayer and Friedrich Weskott ten. Today, the garden is a haven of peace in the middle of town, Ölberg,Gelpe valley, or “oil Ronsdorf hill”, owes dam: its name The recreational to the fact thatarea petrol- bordering dir- relocated the Bayer AG main works – where Aspirin was invented – surrounded by cafés, a pétanque field and sandpit, flanked eumectly lampson Cronenberg were used and here Ronsdorf, long after featuring the advent the ofRonsdorfer elec- Tal- to the city’s (old) westend. The suspended monorail offers a by a memorial to the victims of the Third Reich and a modern tricity.sperre andToday the the two multicultural brooks Saalbach neighbourhood and Gelpe, celebratesis a great place for bird’s-eye view of the pipe landscape that comprises the factory fountain. itshiking good back sense in time.of community Here you withcan find the remnantsinviting Ölbergfest. of early industry, grounds. like old knife-making huts and forges, where blades were ground Ohligsmühle Stairs:and forged With up 469 to public the middle stairways of the made 20th up century. of 12,383 steps Ohligsmühle Brill district: Industrialist villas with huge gardens as well as the in total, the 19th-century residential areas of Wupper- Brill district’s characteristic row houses with their richly decor- Laurentius church/Laurentius square: St.-Laurentius-Kirche was tal were clearly built for pedestrians. Today, 23 of the ated façades attest to the wealth Wuppertal achieved through the first Catholic church erected in Elberfeld after the Reforma- staircasesDer 1. März are1901 listed gilt als historic der Tag monuments. der offiziellen The Betriebseröffnung. most the textile industry in the 19th century. tion. It was built between 1828 and 1835 in the neoclassical style. famousSchon einige of them Monate is traditionally zuvor fuhr der known deutsche as Tippen-Tap- Kaiser mit Gefolge The adjacent Laurentiusplatz is one of the nicest squares in Wup- pen-Tönchen,die Strecke nach echoing Vohwinkel the ab,sound die dannof wooden zwei Jahre shoes später on bis Weyerbusch tower: The Weyerbuschturm looms high above Nüt- pertal to sit and relax over coffee. theOberbarmen steps. The und charming, damit auf winding die volle stairway Länge hasvon 10313,3 stepsKilometern zenberg in a park with an adventure playground and a high-ropes anderweitert connects wurde. the Geliebt Luisenviertel haben die in MenschenElberfeld with diese the Bahn jedoch park. A spectacular view of the entire valley. Else Lasker-Schüler memorial on Herzogstraße: The expression- Ölberg.nicht auf With Anhieb. 155 stairs, Aufgebrachte Jakobstreppe Bürger – Jacob’sschrien LadderZeter und – Mordio, ist poet Else Lasker-Schüler (1869–1945) grew up in the Brill dis- isals the kurz longest vor der continuous, Jahrhundertwende straight staircasedie Schwesternstädte in Wuppertal. Barmen Elberfeld old town (Luisenstr./Friedrich-Ebert-Str., Luisenviertel): trict. Not only is she memorialised here, she created a memorial Itund connects Elberfeld Friedrich-Ebert-Straße den Bau des „Tausendfüßlers“ with Nützenberg. beschlossen. The Elberfeld old town invites with its intriguing boutiques, cosy for Wuppertal herself in her play “Die Wupper”. Doch schon 1925 wurden fast 20 Millionen Fahrgäste mit der cafés, lively pub scene, restaurants and pretty squares for window SchwebebahnStadthalle: The befördert Historische – wahrlich Stadthalle kein – Zeichen one of Europe’s von Ablehnung. Robert-Daum-Platz shopping and relaxing. Each May, the Luisenfest flea market takes mostEndgültige beautiful Weltberühmtheit and acoustically erlangte refined sie concertam 21. Juli and 1950. An die- place here – very creative and international. conferencesem Tag sprang venues der – junge offers Elefant a panoramic Tuffi während view of einerthe city. Zirkus-Wer- Thisbefahrt community aus einer centre fahrenden was builtBahn in in 1900 die Wupper in the opulently – und kam mit decorativeeiner Schramme Wilhelmine am dicken style. Hinterteil It reopened davon. in 1995 Die lovinglySchwebebahn ist restoredbis heute to eines its original der sichersten splendour und andzuverlässigsten unique acoustics Fortbewegungs- – enhancedmittel, wenn by man21st-century nur kein technological scheues Elefantenkind equipment. ist.

Johannisberg sculpture park: The Historische Stadthalle is framed by four important artworks, the sculptures “Elas- tisch schwebend” (‘Elastically Floating’) by ClausDie SchwebebahnBury, und ihre “Anröchter Dolomit” (‘Dolomite from Anröcht’)Veränderung by Ulrich im Laufe der Zeit. Westende Rückriem, “229,5° Arc x 5” by Bernard Venet and “Rondo”

Pestalozzistraße by Alf Lechner, at the entrance.

10 11 “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.

Westende

Pestalozzistraße

10 11 Kluse Döppersberg (Main Station)

EntrancePina Bausch and Dance interior Company 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’)

Döppersberg OnVon the der way, Heydt you Museum: will cross You Neumarkt can view withthe crème its de la crème with the support of almost 400 assistants. The university is Main station, Information Centre: The bus station, the suspen- jubileeof art history fountain in the and Von many der colourfulHeydt Museum. market Here, a top-class characterised by direct channels of communication – on the aca- sion line terminal and the main station form the gateway to the stalls.collection Built is in displayed 1901, the infountain an exceptionally is a replica beautiful of the architectural demic as well as personal levels – and emphasises individuality city. At the Information Centre at Döppersberg, you can find an Fountainsetting: Elberfeld’s of Neptune first in the city northern hall, built Italian between city 1827 and 1842. and human interaction. array of interesting souvenirs along with practical information ofHighlights Trento. Tony include Cragg, important a Wuppertaler paintings by choicefrom the 17th century for tourists. andto the internationally present as well known as a collection artist, has of placed sculptures his from the 19th Wuppertal Institute: The Wuppertal Institute is an effective markand 20th on the centuries. city with Immerse his artworks: yourself the in bronzes the fascinating worlds of and international organisation dedicated to climate, environ- Elberfeld civic centre: Elberfeld’s main shopping area can be “Mörser/Flasche”DerSpitzweg, 1. März Toulouse-Lautrec, 1901 gilt (‘Mortar/Bo als der Tag Liebermann,ttle’) der andoffiziellen “Ampho- Munch, Betriebseröffnung. Degas, Monet, ment and energy research. Its goal: to overcome conflicts be- found in front of the station. In case of bad weather, you can re/Dose”SchonGauguin, einige (‘Amphora/Can’)Picasso, Monate Paula zuvor Modersohn-Becker flank fuhr derthe deutscheentrance and Kaiser many mit others. Gefolge The tween economy and ecology. take refuge in one of the two excellent shopping centres Rat- todieworld-class the Strecke Von dernach special Heydt Vohwinkel exhibitions Museum, ab, dieare his dannalso “Wupper” always zwei Jahre worth später a visit. bis hausgalerie and City Arkaden and continue browsing with a “flows”Oberbarmen near Neumarktund damit andauf diethe vollesymbolic Länge cornu- von 13,3 Kilometern Kluse roof over your head. copiaerweitertTimepiece “Zufuhr” wurde. museum: (‘Intake’) Geliebt Around habenis located 2,000 die Menschen beforeobjects the demonstrate diese Bahn howjedoch mainnichtmankind aufheadquarters hasAnhieb. measured Aufgebrachte of the the Stadtsparkasse passing Bürger time schrien for bank. 5,000 Zeter years und inMordio, the Theatre: Designed by Gerhard Graubner, the theatre was inaug- City church (Old Reformed church): The oldest church in Elber- Thealstimepiece kurz artist vor hasmuseum, der acquired Jahrhundertwende privately the anthroposophical owned die by Schwesternstädte the jeweller Abeler. Barmen urated in 1966 by Heinrich Böll. With its clear lines, the building feld, its first foundations were laid as early as the middle of Herberts-Villaund Elberfeld den (Unterbarmen), Bau des „Tausendfüßlers“ where he is de- beschlossen. appeals to modern aesthetic sensibilities and seats 745. Its multi- the 10th century. Along with its function as a place of worship, velopingDochThe old schon synagogue: his 1925sculpture wurden The park. Begegnungsstättefast 20 Millionen Fahrgäste Alte Synagoge mit der faceted programme ranges from theatre to dance. A large Henry the church now serves as a venue for many interesting cultural SchwebebahnWuppertal is a befördertreminder of– wahrlichthe location kein of Zeichen the former von Elberfeld Ablehnung. Moore sculpture of a seated figure welcomes visitors in the foyer. events. The beautiful church square with the monument to the CityEndgültigesynagogue. hall: The Weltberühmtheit It isimposing used for artRathaus exhibitions, erlangte adjacent sie installations, am to 21. Juli 1950. school An die- history of the Elberfeld fortress and a number of cafés is an Neumarkt,sempresentations Tag sprang now and deran events.administrative junge ElefantThe memorial Tuffi building, während also was features einer Zirkus-Wer- a per- Tanztheater Pina Bausch: Theatre critics call Pina Bausch one invitation to stop for a break. builtbefahrtmanent around aus exhibit einer 1900. about fahrenden With the its history Bahn79-metre inof dieJews copper- Wupper in the –Berg und region. kam mit of the most important contemporary choreographers. The Wup- domedeiner Schramme tower, it isam especially dicken Hinterteil impressive davon. illumin- Die Schwebebahn ist pertal Tanztheater shares her worldwide acclaim. She has been Public art in Elberfeld: The Poststraße pedestrian zone runs atedbisBerg heute afteruniversity: eines nightfall. der Since sichersten 1972, the und fortress-like zuverlässigsten complex Fortbewegungs- that houses recognised with many awards and is revered in the international straight through the hustle and bustle of Elberfeld, framed by the mittel, Bergische wenn man Universität nur kein hasscheues towered Elefantenkind over the valley, ist. offering dance scene. the two traditional Wuppertal figures Mina Knallenfalls and around 13,000 students a safe haven of knowledge and educa- Zuckerfritz by Ulle Hees. You can also count the many partner tion. The school’s approximately 50 different study programmes CinemaxX: Right next door you can enjoy compelling big-screen cities, which appear – Hollywood-style – on bronze plaques are taught by around 300 professors, who also conduct research experiences. embedded in the cobblestones. Turn left toward the Rathaus- Die Schwebebahn und ihre galerie and you will encounter the bold lion of the Grand Veränderung im Laufe der Zeit. Duchy of Berg.

12 13 Kluse Döppersberg (Main Station)

Entrance and interior view of the Von der Heydt Museum

Kluse

Pedestrian zone in Elberfeld

City Arkaden shopping centre in Elberfeld

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

Döppersberg Von der Heydt Museum: You can view the crème de la crème with the support of almost 400 assistants. The university is Main station, Information Centre: The bus station, the suspen- of art history in the Von der Heydt Museum. Here, a top-class characterised by direct channels of communication – on the aca- sion line terminal and the main station form the gateway to the collection is displayed in an exceptionally beautiful architectural demic as well as personal levels – and emphasises individuality city. At the Information Centre at Döppersberg, you can find an setting: Elberfeld’s first city hall, built between 1827 and 1842. and human interaction. array of interesting souvenirs along with practical information Highlights include important paintings from the 17th century for tourists. to the present as well as a collection of sculptures from the 19th Wuppertal Institute: The Wuppertal Institute is an effective and 20th centuries. Immerse yourself in the fascinating worlds of and international organisation dedicated to climate, environ- Elberfeld civic centre: Elberfeld’s main shopping area can be Spitzweg, Toulouse-Lautrec, Liebermann, Munch, Degas, Monet, ment and energy research. Its goal: to overcome conflicts be- found in front of the station. In case of bad weather, you can Gauguin, Picasso, Paula Modersohn-Becker and many others. The tween economy and ecology. take refuge in one of the two excellent shopping centres Rat- world-class special exhibitions are also always worth a visit. hausgalerie and City Arkaden and continue browsing with a Kluse roof overCity your hall head. Timepiece museum: Around 2,000 objects demonstrate how mankind has measured the passing time for 5,000 years in the Theatre: Designed by Gerhard Graubner, the theatre was inaug- City church (Old Reformed church): The oldest church in Elber- timepiece museum, privately owned by the jeweller Abeler. urated in 1966 by Heinrich Böll. With its clear lines, the building feld, its first foundations were laid as early as the middle of appeals to modern aesthetic sensibilities and seats 745. Its multi- the 10th century. Along with its function as a place of worship, The old synagogue: The Begegnungsstätte Alte Synagoge faceted programme ranges from theatre to dance. A large Henry the church now serves as a venue for many interesting cultural Wuppertal is a reminder of the location of the former Elberfeld Moore sculpture of a seated figure welcomes visitors in the foyer. events. The beautiful church square with the monument to the synagogue. It is used for art exhibitions, installations, school history of the Elberfeld fortress and a number of cafés is an presentations and events. The memorial also features a per- Tanztheater Pina Bausch: Theatre critics call Pina Bausch one invitation to stop for a break. manent exhibit about the history of Jews in the Berg region. of the most important contemporary choreographers. The Wup- pertal Tanztheater shares her worldwide acclaim. She has been Public art in Elberfeld: The Poststraße pedestrian zone runs Berg university: Since 1972, the fortress-like complex that houses recognised with many awards and is revered in the international straight through the hustle and bustle of Elberfeld, framed by the Bergische Universität has towered over the valley, offering dance scene. the two traditional Wuppertal figures Mina Knallenfalls and around 13,000 students a safe haven of knowledge and educa- Zuckerfritz by Ulle Hees. You can also count the many partner tion. The school’s approximately 50 different study programmes CinemaxX: Right next door you can enjoy compelling big-screen cities, which appear – Hollywood-style – on bronze plaques are taught by around 300 professors, who also conduct research experiences. embedded in the cobblestones. Turn left toward the Rathaus- gegr. 1881 galerie and you will encounter the bold lion of the Grand VULKANFIBER + KUNSTSTOFF-HERSTELLUNG Duchy of Berg. www.sachsenroeder.com Friedrich-Engels-Allee 143 · 42285 Wuppertal · Tel. 02 02 / 2 80 54-0

12 13 The opera house The Elisenturm tower “The Sun”A room by inFriedrich the Engels Werthmann residence

Landgericht | Völklinger Straße | Loher Brücke Museum of anthropology: Missionaries belonging to the Rhenish Opera house: The original building was completed in Alter Markt Missionary Society and the Bethel Mission brought the exhibits to 1907 according to plans drawn up by the Cologne-based Eiland: An island in Wuppertal! Known earlier as a legal venue, the Völkerkundemuseum in Wuppertal: religious and utilitarian ob- architect Carl Moritz. This mixture of neobaroque and art the tiny island is now a great place to stroll along the Wupper. jects, masks, jewellery, weapons and statues from Africa and Asia. nouveau styles reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of the Also well worth seeing: the neoclassical county court building 1950s, the period in which the war-damaged opera house dating from 1850. From the suspended monorail station Landge- St. Paul’s Church: The Pauluskirche, designed by Gerhard August was rebuilt. As a significant example of its style, the richt you can begin the climb to the Hardt recreational area. Fischer in 1882 for the United Protestant congregation of Unter- structure is now a listed historic monument. Following barmen, has been used for religious services, lectures, concerts extensive restoration, it willLoher resume Brücke serving as a venue for Die Hardt: An ideal outdoor recreation area with expansive parks and exhibitions since 1991. performances in 2009. 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 Adlerbrücke | Alter Markt Werth: Werth is Barmen’s central shopping area, with Adlerbrücke villas from the Wilhelmine period, while little gardens adorn its numerous specialty shops. The first thing you are likely northern fringe. Its most important park is the botanical garden, Historic centre: Here you will find the Museum of Early Indus- to see when you start your shopping trip is the memorial with its numerous domestic and exotic plants on the grounds and trialisation, which offers fascinating visual impressions of the to the Barmen Declaration, “Ja-Sager und die Nein-Sa- Johannes-Rau-Platz and Barmen city hall in greenhouses. The Elisenturm is an architectural highlight of industrial history of the Berg region. This is also the location of ger” (‘Yea-sayer and the nay-sayers’), by Ulle Hees. The the gardens. The tower was named in honour of Elise, the wife of the Engels family residence, where you can view an exhibition important theological declaration of faith in defiance of Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia. It features an exceptionally beau- on the life and work of the social scientist Friedrich Engels. The NazismThe Ruhmeshalle was signed (1900) in the at neighbouringGeschwister-Scholl-Platz Gemarker Kirche. is home to tiful domed room that serves as a space for concerts, exhibitions buildings, as well as the monument to workers “Kampf des ar- the Kunsthalle Barmen, which holds contemporary art exhib- and weddings. The atmospheric Orangerie offers enticing cuisine beitenden Menschen” (‘The worker’s fight’) by Alfred Hrdliçka, Youitions will on then a regular pass basis,the monumental and the youth City centre Hall, aHaus palatial der Jugend, with a wonderful view. The approximately 22-metre Bismarckturm are situated in a small park, the Engels Garden. structurea popular erectedvenue for between plays and1913 concerts.and 1922. WatchingHere you can over find the square was erected in honour of the former reichspräsident Otto von ais well-supplieda statue of Bismarck information dating counter back to for 1900. tourists When and, you on reach the Völklinger Straße Bismarck in 1907, financed mainly by donations. 47 towers of the mostother days,end of a Werth,lively market you will behind find the the fountain-sculpture building. A passage “Die Son- same design (called “Twilight of the Gods”) by Wilhelm Kreis were leadsne” (‘The to a Sun’) brewery. by Friedrich Since 1997, Werthmann. house-brewed A little Wuppertaler further, in Beek- built across Germany by the German Student Union. beermannshof has been on Kleinerserved hereWerth, in anyou unusual can view setting a sculpture – a former by François swimmingMorellet. The pool elegant and listed art nouveau historic station monument. Werther When Brücke you invites College of theology, Wuppertal: Founded by the Confessing reachyou to Johannes-Rau-Platz, hop back on the suspended pause for monorail a look at and Bert soar Gerres- away. Church in 1935, the Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal has been heim’s fountain before exploring the many surrounding operated by the Protestant Church in the Rhineland since 1975. shoppingNorth park: arcades. Expansive Created lawns in 1979,and picturesque, the work tells tree-lined the story boule- ofvards the arecity trademarks in 700 bronze of Nordpark.figures and The 26 viewreliefs. extends The cultural over the city societyand all theConcordia way to erectedEhrenberg. its prestigious Lovely paths building lead through on the the gen- southernerously proportioned side of the square park along in 1900. a series of historic monuments and down into the lush Bachtal valley.

Landgericht

14 15 Alter Markt

The opera house The Elisenturm tower “The Sun” by Friedrich Werthmann

Landgericht | Völklinger Straße | Loher Brücke Museum of anthropology: Missionaries belonging to the Rhenish Alter Markt Missionary Society and the Bethel Mission brought the exhibits to Eiland: An island in Wuppertal! Known earlier as a legal venue, the Völkerkundemuseum in Wuppertal: religious and utilitarian ob- the tiny island is now a great place to stroll along the Wupper. jects, masks, jewellery, weapons and statues from Africa and Asia. Also well worth seeing: the neoclassical county court building dating from 1850. From the suspended monorail station Landge- St. Paul’s Church: The Pauluskirche, designed by Gerhard August richt you can begin the climb to the Hardt recreational area. Fischer in 1882 for the United Protestant congregation of Unter- barmen, has been used for religious services, lectures, concerts Loher Brücke Die Hardt: An ideal outdoor recreation area with expansive parks and exhibitions"Haus der Jugend" since 1991. 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 Adlerbrücke | Alter Markt Adlerbrücke villas from the Wilhelmine period, while little gardens adorn its northern fringe. Its most important park is the botanical garden, Historic centre: Here you will find the Museum of Early Indus- with its numerous domestic and exotic plants on the grounds and trialisation, which offers fascinating visual impressions of the Johannes-Rau-Platz and Barmen city hall in greenhouses. The Elisenturm is an architectural highlight of industrial history of the Berg region. This is also the location of the gardens. The tower was named in honour of Elise, the wife of the Engels family residence, where you can view an exhibition Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia. It features an exceptionally beau- on the life and work of the social scientist Friedrich Engels. The The Ruhmeshalle (1900) at Geschwister-Scholl-Platz is home to tiful domed room that serves as a space for concerts, exhibitions buildings, as well as the monument to workers “Kampf des ar- the Kunsthalle Barmen, which holds contemporary art exhib- and weddings. The atmospheric Orangerie offers enticing cuisine beitenden Menschen” (‘The worker’s fight’) by Alfred Hrdliçka, itions on a regular basis, and the youth centre Haus der Jugend, with a wonderful view. The approximately 22-metre Bismarckturm are situated in a small park, the Engels Garden. a popular venue for plays and concerts. Watching over the square was erected in honour of the former reichspräsident Otto von is a statue of Bismarck dating back to 1900. When you reach the Völklinger Straße Bismarck in 1907, financed mainly by donations. 47 towers of the other end of Werth, you will find the fountain-sculpture “Die Son- same design (called “Twilight of the Gods”) by Wilhelm Kreis were ne” (‘The Sun’) by Friedrich Werthmann. A little further, in Beek- built across Germany by the German Student Union. mannshof on Kleiner Werth, you can view a sculpture by François Morellet. The elegant art nouveau station Werther Brücke invites College of theology, Wuppertal: Founded by the Confessing you to hop back on the suspended monorail and soar away. Church in 1935, the Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal has been operated by the Protestant Church in the Rhineland since 1975. 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 generously proportioned park along a series of historic monuments and down into the lush Bachtal valley.

Landgericht

14 15 Oberbarmen train station (Berliner Platz)

Wupperfeld

The historical gardens of Barmen park TypicalWuppertal-Beyenburg façades of the Berg region

Werther Brücke

Werther Brücke | Wupperfeld | Oberbarmen

A church turned culture centre: No longer used Flea market in Heckinghaus: The popular flea mar- role in Beyenburg – and not only in the cloister for religious services, Immanuelskirche is now a ket “Bleicherfest” (‘Bleacher Festival’) takes place and church. A large wooden cross dating from culture centre that combines the special charm annually in Heckinghaus. Even the street the event 1760 stands at house No. 18. Legend has it that of a historic church with professional technical takes part on – Auf der Bleiche – reflects the town’s Beyenburg will remain protected from fire as equipment and great acoustics you don’t have past as a centre of textile bleaching. long as this cross is honoured and cared for. to be a musician to appreciate. Children’s museum: in the spring of 1986 Wupper- Kemna: The concentration camp at Kemna was Barmen park: Open to the public yet privately tal’s unique Kindermuseum opened its doors – used for political prisoners between Beyenburg owned. Joseph Clemens Weyhe, Director of the made by pupils, tradesmen and teachers – to and Oberbarmen. A wreath-laying ceremony is Düsseldorf Gardens, laid the groundwork for the show a rich collection of works by children all held annually at a memorial built here in 1983. park’s planning. The large and open, naturally over the world. The bronze relief was designed by an art work- landscaped areas spread out along the slopes Werther Brücke suspension line station group from a Wuppertal grammar school. of Barmen’s southern hills feature numerous The high points: historic landmarks and majestic age-old trees. Beyenburg: The big city suddenly seems quite far Vorwerkpark, known throughout the country for off. Here you will find row upon row of the Berg its rhododendron gardens and fine design, as region’s characteristic grey slate-tiled buildings well as the Ehrenfriedhof (cemetery of honour) with windows featuring typical green shutters and the 26-metre Toelleturm tower, built in 1887, and bright white crossbars, built directly on a are also well worth a visit. picturesque little lake. Crosses play an important

Toelleturm tower

16 17 Oberbarmen train station (Berliner Platz)

Wupperfeld

The historical gardens of Barmen park Barmen park Wuppertal-Beyenburg

Werther Brücke

Werther Brücke | Wupperfeld | Oberbarmen

A church turned culture centre: No longer used Flea market in Heckinghaus: The popular flea mar- role in Beyenburg – and not only in the cloister for religious services, Immanuelskirche is now a ket “Bleicherfest” (‘Bleacher Festival’) takes place and church. A large wooden cross dating from culture centre that combines the special charm annually in Heckinghaus. Even the street the event 1760 stands at house No. 18. Legend has it that of a historic church with professional technical takes part on – Auf der Bleiche – reflects the town’s Beyenburg will remain protected from fire as equipment and great acoustics you don’t have past as a centre of textile bleaching. long as this cross is honoured and cared for. Suspension lineto be a musician to appreciate. Children’s museum: in the spring of 1986 Wupper- Kemna: The concentration camp at Kemna was Barmen park: Open to the public yet privately tal’s unique Kindermuseum opened its doors – used for political prisoners between Beyenburg owned. Joseph Clemens Weyhe, Director of the made by pupils, tradesmen and teachers – to and Oberbarmen. A wreath-laying ceremony is Düsseldorf Gardens, laid the groundwork for the show a rich collection of works by children all held annually at a memorial built here in 1983. park’s planning. The large and open, naturally over the world. The bronze relief was designed by an art work- landscaped areas spread out along the slopes group from a Wuppertal grammar school. of Barmen’s southern hills feature numerous The high points: historic landmarks and majestic age-old trees. Beyenburg: The big city suddenly seems quite far Vorwerkpark, known throughout the country for off. Here you will find row upon row of the Berg its rhododendron gardens and fine design, as region’s characteristic grey slate-tiled buildings well as the Ehrenfriedhof (cemetery of honour) with windows featuring typical green shutters and the 26-metre Toelleturm tower, built in 1887, and bright white crossbars, built directly on a are also well worth a visit. picturesque little lake. Crosses play an important

Toelleturm tower Wuppertal-Beyenburg

16 17 Where do I ﬁnd …?

Vohwinkel ﬂea market Bayer HealthCare AG Information Centre nrw/wuppertal/index_2.php3 TanztheaterMuseum of anthropology North park Vorwerkpark Publishing information: Kaiserstraße Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 217 Döppersberg/main station Bus stop “Karlsplatz” PinaMissionsstr. Bausch 9, Elberfeld Mallack 1, Barmen Adolf-Vorwerk-Straße 33 Vohwinkel Elberfeld Pavillon Döppersberg, Elberfeld Details on page 13 Tel. +49 (0)2 02/502 /8 63-42 90 04-841 53 Bus lines 612/622, stop at Barmen Wuppertal Marketing GmbH www.agvv.org/4.htm Tel. +49 (0)2 02/36-1 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /1 94 33 www.pina-bausch.dewww.bergisches-staedtedrei- “Bürgerallee” or “Hugostraße” Bus lines 640/E60/CE 62, Georg Sander, Director Details on page 8 www.wuppertal.bayer.de Details on page 12 Detailseck.de/voelkerkundemuseum on page 13 Details on page 15 stop at “Marper Schulweg” Coordination: Rosemarie Steyer Details on page 10 Bergische Universität Bus line 643, stop at Details on page 16 Friedrich-Engels-Allee 83 Gaußstr. 20 “Kirchliche Hochschule” 42285 Wuppertal Lüntenbeck castle City church – Elberfeld CinemaxXDetails on page 14 Immanuelskirche – Children’s museum Tel. +49 (0)2 02/5 63-40 97 Vohwinkel Weyerbusch tower Old Reformed church Tel. +49 (0)2 02/4 39-0 Bundesallee 250 culture in a church Beyeröhde 1, Langerfeld [email protected] Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /2 98 76 87 Nützenberg, Elberfeld Kirchplatz 2, Elberfeld www.uni-wuppertal.de Elberfeld Sternstraße/ Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /60 52 78 www.schloss-luentenbeck.de Bus lines 611/619/E60, Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /97 44 08 11 Bus lines 645/615/E, Tel.St. Paul’s +49 (0)2 Church 02/4 93 01-181 von Eynernstraße, www.bergisches-staedtedrei- Bus line 629 stop at “Westende” www.kirche-in-der-city.de stop at “Universität” www.cinemaxx.dePauluskirchstr. 8, Unterbarmen Oberbarmen eck.de/kindermuseum/ from Wuppertal-Sonnborn, Details on page 10 Details on page 12 Bus line 603, Details on page 1314 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /64 19 69 startseite.html

stop at “Schloss Lüntenbeck” Laurentius church/ Von der Heydt Museum stop at “Mensa” Hardt/botanicalHistoric centre/Engels’ garden www.immanuelskirche.de S 8 to Wuppertal-Langerfeld Copy concept and copywriting: Bus lines 601/611 Laurentius square Turmhof 8, Elberfeld Details on page 13 Elisenhöhehouse/Museum of Early From Wuppertal-Oberbarmen train station Scriba – Agentur für Text und from Wuppertal-Sonnborn, Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 21 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-25 00 ElberfeldIndustrialisation train station on foot From Oberbarmen: Konzeption stop at “Schliepershäuschen” Elberfeld www.von-der-heydt- BusEngelsstr. line 643, 10 – 18, Barmen Details on page 16 bus line 608, www.scriba-texte.de Details on page 8 Details on page 10 museum.de Wuppertal Institut stopTel. +49 at “Botanischer(0)2 02 /5 63-64 Garten”, 98 stop at “Am Timpen” Details on page 13 für Klima, Umwelt, “Elisenstraße”www.historisches-zentrum- Details on page 17 Translation: Energie GmbH Detailswuppertal.de on page 14 Barmen park Textklinik GmbH City zoo “Opera house” pool Döppersberg 19 Details on page 14 Untere Lichtenplatzer Straße/ www.textklinik.de Hubertusallee 30 Südstr. 29, Elberfeld Timepiece museum Elberfeld Lönsstraße Kemna Elberfeld Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-26 30 Poststraße 11, Elberfeld Tel. +49 (0)2 02/24 92-0 Kirchliche Hochschule Heckinghausen Karl-Ibach-Weg, Graphic design and typesetting: Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-56 66 Details on page 11 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /4 93 99-0 www.wupperinst.org WuppertalOpera house Bus lines 640/644/646, above Beyenburger Straße oundmdesign www.zoo-wuppertal.de www.abeler.de Details on page 13 (collegeSpinnstraße of theology) 4, Barmen stop at “Toelleturm” Oberbarmen www.oundmdesign.de Details on page 8 Details on page 13 Missionsstr.Tel. +49 (0)2 02/5 9b 63-42 30 Details on page 16 Details on page 17 Historische Stadthalle Elberfeldwww.wuppertaler-buehnen.de Printer: Johannisberg 40 City theatre Tel.Details +49 on (0)2 page 02 /28 14 20-100(insert page) Offset Company Zoo Stadium Elberfeld The old synagogue Bundesallee 260 www.kiho-wuppertal.de Wuppertal Hubertusallee 4 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /24 58 90 Genügsamkeitstraße Elberfeld Bus line 643, Elberfeld www.stadthalle.de Elberfeld Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 69 -44 44 stop at “Kirchliche Hochschule” Images: Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-42 97 Details on page 10 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-28 43 www.wuppertaler-buehnen.de Details on page 14 Medienzentrum der Stadt Details on page 8 (insert page) www.ns-gedenkstaetten.de/ Details on page 13 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

18 19 Where do I ﬁnd …?

Vohwinkel ﬂea market Bayer HealthCare AG Information Centre nrw/wuppertal/index_2.php3 Museum of anthropology North park Vorwerkpark Publishing information: Kaiserstraße Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 217 Döppersberg/main station Bus stop “Karlsplatz” Missionsstr. 9, Elberfeld Mallack 1, Barmen Adolf-Vorwerk-Straße 33 Vohwinkel Elberfeld Pavillon Döppersberg, Elberfeld Details on page 13 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /8 90 04-841 Bus lines 612/622, stop at Barmen Wuppertal Marketing GmbH www.agvv.org/4.htm Tel. +49 (0)2 02/36-1 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /1 94 33 www.bergisches-staedtedrei- “Bürgerallee” or “Hugostraße” Bus lines 640/E60/CE 62, Georg Sander, Director Details on page 8 www.wuppertal.bayer.de Details on page 12 eck.de/voelkerkundemuseum Details on page 15 stop at “Marper Schulweg” Coordination: Rosemarie Steyer Details on page 10 Bergische Universität Bus line 643, stop at Details on page 16 Friedrich-Engels-Allee 83 Gaußstr. 20 “Kirchliche Hochschule” 42285 Wuppertal Lüntenbeck castle City church – Elberfeld Details on page 14 Immanuelskirche – Children’s museum Tel. +49 (0)2 02/5 63-40 97 Vohwinkel Weyerbusch tower Old Reformed church Tel. +49 (0)2 02/4 39-0 culture in a church Beyeröhde 1, Langerfeld [email protected] Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /2 98 76 87 Nützenberg, Elberfeld Kirchplatz 2, Elberfeld www.uni-wuppertal.de Sternstraße/ Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /60 52 78 www.schloss-luentenbeck.de Bus lines 611/619/E60, Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /97 44 08 11 Bus lines 645/615/E, St. Paul’s Church von Eynernstraße, www.bergisches-staedtedrei- Bus line 629 stop at “Westende” www.kirche-in-der-city.deBarmen park stop at “Universität” Pauluskirchstr. 8, Unterbarmen Oberbarmen eck.de/kindermuseum/ from Wuppertal-Sonnborn, Details on page 10 Details on page 12 Bus line 603, Details on page 14 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /64 19 69 startseite.html

stop at “Schloss Lüntenbeck” Laurentius church/ Von der Heydt Museum stop at “Mensa” Historic centre/Engels’ www.immanuelskirche.de S 8 to Wuppertal-Langerfeld Copy concept and copywriting: Bus lines 601/611 Laurentius square Turmhof 8, Elberfeld Details on page 13 house/Museum of Early From Wuppertal-Oberbarmen train station Scriba – Agentur für Text und from Wuppertal-Sonnborn, Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 21 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-25 00 Industrialisation train station on foot From Oberbarmen: Konzeption stop at “Schliepershäuschen” Elberfeld www.von-der-heydt- Engelsstr. 10 – 18, Barmen Details on page 16 bus line 608, www.scriba-texte.de Details on page 8 Details on page 10 museum.de Wuppertal Institut Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-64 98 stop at “Am Timpen” Details on page 13 für Klima, Umwelt, www.historisches-zentrum- Details on page 17 Translation: Energie GmbH wuppertal.de Barmen park Textklinik GmbH City zoo “Opera house” pool Döppersberg 19 Details on page 14 Untere Lichtenplatzer Straße/ www.textklinik.de Hubertusallee 30 Südstr. 29, Elberfeld Timepiece museum Elberfeld Lönsstraße Kemna Elberfeld Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-26 30 Poststraße 11, Elberfeld Tel. +49 (0)2 02/24 92-0 Heckinghausen Karl-Ibach-Weg, Graphic design and typesetting: Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-56 66 Details on page 11 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /4 93 99-0 www.wupperinst.org Opera house Bus lines 640/644/646, above Beyenburger Straße oundmdesign www.zoo-wuppertal.de www.abeler.de Details on page 13 Spinnstraße 4, Barmen stop at “Toelleturm” Oberbarmen www.oundmdesign.de Details on page 8 Details on page 13 Tel. +49 (0)2 02/5 63-42 30 Details on page 16 Details on page 17 Historische Stadthalle www.wuppertaler-buehnen.de Printer: Johannisberg 40 City theatre Details on page 14 (insert page) Offset Company Zoo Stadium Elberfeld The old synagogue Bundesallee 260 Wuppertal Hubertusallee 4 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /24 58 90 Genügsamkeitstraße Elberfeld Elberfeld www.stadthalle.de Elberfeld Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 69 -44 44 Images: Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-42 97 Details on page 10 Tel. +49 (0)2 02 /5 63-28 43 www.wuppertaler-buehnen.de Medienzentrum der Stadt Details on page 8 (insert page) www.ns-gedenkstaetten.de/ Details on page 13 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 Suspension line R. Steyer: p. 18

18 19 € 3.50 charge applies AWG?????