A city on the Wupper River with an industrial charm and multicultural flair: that describes Wuppertal. It is also well known for its suspension railway that mostly cruises over the Wupper. Less known, but noticeable, are the many stairs that make up the city. So much so, that it could even win a record for German city-with-the-most-stairs. One famous example is the Tippen-Tappen-Tönchen with 103 steps. Well, up you go!
Due to the mountainous terrain, you’ll likely find yourself riding your bike less than you would in other German student cities. However, this shouldn’t be an obstacle, as you are easily able to get to lecture halls, libraries and other facilities by public transportation. The University of Wuppertal has nearly 23,000 students over three premises, and the Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal (Wuppertal Theological University) has a central campus for about 200 students.
Are you looking to go out to larger neighbouring cities like Düsseldorf on the weekends? You can, but it’s not a must. Start your evening in the Luisenviertel! There are many pubs and bars here, and you’ll even find clubs for dancing. "A bit like Berlin" is what they say about the nightlife here.
Besides parties, Wuppertal also offers a lot of enriching experiences. The Tanztheater Wuppertal, an artistic marriage of dance and theatre founded by dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch, is well established. As are the Schauspielhaus, a Wuppertal theatre, and the Von der Heydt-Museum. The culture and feel of the city are often compared to Berlin, with some describing Wuppertal as more independent and less “pretentiously cool”.
A brand-new site worth seeing is the OpenAir Museum, which will display murals by international street artists, created in the city, to convey the local identity.
359,000 residents
High-speed train connections
In close vicinity
International airport
Düsseldorf airport in 27 km distance
Coast
North Sea in 220 km distance
Mountain range
Rhenish Massif in 60 km distance
Other countries
The Netherlands in 70 km distance
Attractions within 100 km
Cologne in 38 km distance
Elisenturm, tower with panoramic platform in 2 km distance
Panoramic bike trail Bergisches Land in close vicinity
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