11 places in Wuppertal that you have to see

Immerse yourself in the hidden treasures and living history of Wuppertal! This exciting tour leads through the historically and culturally rich Wuppertal and provides insights that you would not expect at first glance.

The tour starts in the Hofaue, once the pulsating heart of the Elberfeld textile industry. Architectural gems from the Wilhelminian era can be discovered here. We continue to the modern contrast of the glass houses in the Botanical Garden, where subtropical and arid plants can be admired, including Klaus Rinke's impressive cactus collection.

Things get mysterious and exciting at the unfinished cavern power plant in Hardtberg, which exudes a bit of a James Bond feeling. A detour to the charming Pelerinensiedlung, named after the former postal workers, reveals a completely different side of the city. Things get artistic in Utopiastadt and at the colorful Holstein Stairs, which invite you to explore life and emotions.

Not to be forgotten are the fascinating stories surrounding the Mirker train station, which today flourishes as a creative center, and the mysterious angel of death on Ottenbrucher Straße. The end is a leisurely walk through the lively Luisenviertel with its cafés and the cozy corners of the De Weerth Garden.

Every corner tells its own exciting story and makes you want to discover!