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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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Wuppertal is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Wülfrath, 37km from Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom).
Wuppertal is a city located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 360,797, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal to your route.
The Von der Heydt Museum is a museum in Wuppertal, Germany. The Von der Heydt Museum includes works by artists from the 17th century to the present time.
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Wuppertal is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2563 latitude, 7.1482 longitude.
Wuppertal has a population of approximately 360,797 people, making it a city 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.
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museum
A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.
29 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
This twin-spired Gothic giant towers over the Rhine, its 533 steps rewarding climbers with a sweeping city panorama.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Award-winning German theme park near Cologne known for incredibly detailed theming and innovative ride experiences.
54 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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