Velbert is a city in western Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It lies northeast of Düsseldorf and southwest of Essen, positioned in the Bergisches Land region.
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Where is Velbert Located?
Velbert is a city in western Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It lies northeast of Düsseldorf and southwest of Essen, positioned in the Bergisches Land region.
The city covers an area of 74.90 sq km (28.92 sq mi) and has a population of about 82,000 as of the 2022 census.
Velbert is known for its lock and hardware industry, with key attractions including Deutsches Schloss- und Beschlägemuseum, Herminghauspark, Neviges Pilgrimage Cathedral, Velbert Old Town, Abtsküche Lake, and Panorama Cycle Path Niederbergbahn.
Velbert, Germany Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Velbert |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Region | Düsseldorf Government Region (Western Germany) |
| Established | First mentioned in 875 |
| Population | Approx. 82,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 74.91 sq km (28.92 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,090 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.3350° N, 7.0400° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 42549–42555 |
| Area Code | +49 2051 |
| Major Waterways | Deilbach River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; Velbert-Neviges station; bus network |
| Famous For | Lock and hardware industry, and pilgrimage site Neviges |
| Top Attractions | Neviges Cathedral, Velbert Castle, Herminghaus Park, Deutsches Schloss- und Beschlägemuseum |
| Official Website | https://www.velbert.de |
Distance from Velbert to Major Cities in Germany
- Velbert to Essen – 15 km (9 miles)
- Velbert to Wuppertal – 20 km (12 miles)
- Velbert to Düsseldorf – 30 km (19 miles)
- Velbert to Bochum – 30 km (19 miles)
- Velbert to Dortmund – 60 km (37 miles)
- Velbert to Duisburg – 35 km (22 miles)
- Velbert to Cologne – 70 km (43 miles)
- Velbert to Bonn – 90 km (56 miles)
- Velbert to Münster – 110 km (68 miles)
- Velbert to Bielefeld – 150 km (93 miles)
- Velbert to Hanover – 240 km (149 miles)
- Velbert to Bremen – 260 km (162 miles)
- Velbert to Hamburg – 350 km (217 miles)
- Velbert to Frankfurt – 220 km (137 miles)
- Velbert to Stuttgart – 380 km (236 miles)
- Velbert to Nuremberg – 420 km (261 miles)
- Velbert to Munich – 600 km (373 miles)
- Velbert to Leipzig – 420 km (261 miles)
- Velbert to Dresden – 500 km (311 miles)
- Velbert to Berlin – 520 km (323 miles)
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