Wuppertal is a city in western Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in the Bergisches Land region. It lies east of Düsseldorf and south of Essen, positioned along the Wupper River.
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Where is Wuppertal Located?
Wuppertal is a city in western Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in the Bergisches Land region. It lies east of Düsseldorf and south of Essen, positioned along the Wupper River.
The city covers an area of 168.39 sq km (65.02 sq mi) and has a population of about 360,000 as of the 2022 census.
Wuppertal is known for its suspension railway and hilly landscape, with key attractions including Wuppertal Suspension Railway, Wuppertal Zoo, Hardt Park, Von der Heydt Museum, Botanischer Garten, and Nordbahntrasse.
Wuppertal, Germany Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Wuppertal |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Region | Düsseldorf Government Region (Western Germany) |
| Established | Founded in 1929 (merger of several towns) |
| Population | Approx. 355,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 168.39 sq km (65.01 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 2,100 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.2562° N, 7.1508° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 42103–42399 |
| Area Code | +49 202 |
| Major Waterways | Wupper River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; Wuppertal Hauptbahnhof; famous suspension railway (Schwebebahn); bus network |
| Famous For | Wuppertal Schwebebahn, industrial history, and cultural institutions |
| Top Attractions | Schwebebahn, Von der Heydt Museum, Wuppertal Zoo, Botanical Garden |
| Official Website | https://www.wuppertal.de |
Distance from Wuppertal to Major Cities in Germany
- Wuppertal to Düsseldorf – 30 km (19 miles)
- Wuppertal to Cologne – 40 km (25 miles)
- Wuppertal to Essen – 30 km (19 miles)
- Wuppertal to Bochum – 35 km (22 miles)
- Wuppertal to Dortmund – 55 km (34 miles)
- Wuppertal to Duisburg – 40 km (25 miles)
- Wuppertal to Bonn – 65 km (40 miles)
- Wuppertal to Münster – 120 km (75 miles)
- Wuppertal to Bielefeld – 160 km (99 miles)
- Wuppertal to Hanover – 240 km (149 miles)
- Wuppertal to Bremen – 260 km (162 miles)
- Wuppertal to Hamburg – 350 km (217 miles)
- Wuppertal to Frankfurt – 200 km (124 miles)
- Wuppertal to Stuttgart – 360 km (224 miles)
- Wuppertal to Nuremberg – 400 km (249 miles)
- Wuppertal to Munich – 580 km (360 miles)
- Wuppertal to Leipzig – 420 km (261 miles)
- Wuppertal to Dresden – 500 km (311 miles)
- Wuppertal to Berlin – 550 km (342 miles)
- Wuppertal to Magdeburg – 380 km (236 miles)
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