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Gruiten

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Gruiten

Gruiten is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mettmann, 31km from Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom).

Gruiten is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 5,260, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gruiten sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gruiten to your route.

About Gruiten

Gruiten (German pronunciation: [ˈɡʁyːtn̩]) is a historical village in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Since 1975 it has been part of the town Haan. The village is located on the river Düssel, between Wuppertal and Düsseldorf.

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Where is Gruiten located?

Gruiten is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2182 latitude, 7.0107 longitude.

What is the population of Gruiten?

Gruiten has a population of approximately 5,260 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
5,260
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.2182, 7.0107

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Gruiten

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Wuppertal Schwebebahn

The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Classic Remise Düsseldorf

A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.

19 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Zollverein Coal Mine

A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.

30 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)

This twin-spired Gothic giant towers over the Rhine, its 533 steps rewarding climbers with a sweeping city panorama.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Phantasialand

Award-winning German theme park near Cologne known for incredibly detailed theming and innovative ride experiences.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Gruiten

  • 63 kmDrachenfelsA dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gruiten.

Haan

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 29,431

Mettmann

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 39,550

Erkrath

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 47,815

Solingen

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 164,359

Wülfrath

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km away

Ohligs

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 43,063

Hilden

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 56,565

Wuppertal

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 360,797

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