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Wuppertal Schwebebahn
The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.
12 km · about 20 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Velbert is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Heiligenhaus, 44km from Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom).
Velbert is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 87,669, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Velbert 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 Velbert to your route.
Velbert (German pronunciation: [ˈfɛlbɐt] , Low Rhenish: Vèlbed) is a town in the district of Mettmann, in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The town is renowned worldwide for the production of locks and fittings.
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Velbert is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3354 latitude, 7.0435 longitude.
Velbert has a population of approximately 87,669 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany4 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.
12 km · about 20 min drive
museum
A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.
24 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
This twin-spired Gothic giant towers over the Rhine, its 533 steps rewarding climbers with a sweeping city panorama.
44 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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