Wuppertal is a young city located in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It was founded in 1929 from the merger of the independent towns of Barmen and Elberfeld. Despite its young age, the city is successfully developing and attracts more and more travelers yearly.

In addition to being the largest town in the Bergisches Land region, Wuppertal is the region's economic, educational, industrial, and cultural center. Wuppertal offers many museums, a historic town hall, and an institute for climate, environment, and energy in North Rhine-Westphalia. One of its biggest attractions is the suspended monorail, which dates back to 1901 and crosses the city 12 meters above the ground. There are about 4500 architectural monuments in Wuppertal. The architecture of the 19th century is exceptionally well represented in the town, with a range of remarkable buildings.

From classical architecture to art and historical sites, Wuppertal is an industrial hub with a lot to offer. For example, the world-famous pain reliever aspirin was invented in the city. The Energy Agency demonstrates Wuppertal's importance as a research and development site. The Bayer Research Center and its Bergische University, founded in 1972, currently has eight faculties. The city is also home to the University Hospital of Germany's largest healthcare provider - HELIOS. The hospital provides tertiary care specializing in cardiology and oncology.

With its world-famous suspension monorail, charming zoo, extensive cultural program, beautiful parks, and distinct urban areas and buildings, Wuppertal offers a variety of entertainment and attractions. Visitors can discover the delights of local cuisine in fine restaurants or the city's quaint pubs or even enjoy shopping in Wuppertal's modern shopping centers, arcades, and boutiques. And those who want an excellent evening will not be disappointed by the nightlife of Wuppertal. There are also many places where city guests can relax and rejuvenate. About half of the city is devoted to agricultural land, gardens, forests, and parks, including one of the most beautiful zoos in Germany.

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