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Colors of Wuppertal - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

EEA-Verleihung Wuppertal is home to one of the most unusual sights in Germany – a monorail road. The construction of the road began in the end of the 19th century. Despite the fact that you can see such objects in numerous cities across the country, the local road is distinguished from them all thanks to a very special event. The grand opening of the road took place in June 1903, but it served the first passenger a little earlier. The passenger was German Kaiser Wilhelm II. The carriage, in which sat Wilhelm II, has survived till our days and is now considered a valuable museum piece. The age of the carriage is more than a hundred years, but it’s still open to the public and is often used in various celebrations.
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Many foreign travelers enjoy making amazing banquets in the old carriage, and newlywed couples often order marriage ceremonies in it. The monorail is located approximately 10 meters above the ground, so any occasion organized in such unusual conditions will surely be an unforgettable one.
Wuppertal is a city with unique culture. An irresistible passion of local people to tango is one of its main features. Such a passion of local people may seem quite unusual to visitors. Nevertheless, for more than thirty years Wuppertal has hosted a variety of events dedicated to the popular Argentine dance. Each Saturday Ada café organizes exciting tango parties, which have always attracted many visitors to the restaurant. Some people come to watch experienced dancers and get a couple of dancing lessons from professionals, and fro some people such tango evenings are a great way to show their talents. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The annual Festival of Tango, which usually takes place in early autumn, traditionally attracts a huge number of dancers from various countries of Europe. This event is accompanied by a variety of cultural events. Here you attend master-classes and performances by best dancers of Europe. Even though the holiday is still quite young, it has already gained a worldwide fame. Every year the festival is visited by a huge number of foreign tourists. Because of this fact the program of the event becomes more diverse year after year. The event’s organizers constantly make new efforts to please their audience.
Beyenburg Other festivals in the hometown of Friedrich Engels are no less remarkable. Thus, such an event as Sound of the City takes place here in early May. The venue is Kleines Schauspielhaus, which can be found on Bundesallee 260. At the fest, visitors are entertained by musicians from Wuppertal, as well as other participants, mostly from Germany. Every year, the event is devoted to a certain theme different from that of last year. Here you can listen to opera and symphonic music. Among the festival participants are the most talented musicians.
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In hot August, Hardtstrasse becomes the venue for an event dedicated to metal music of different sub-genres. This is the open-air Feuertal Festival. This is one of the biggest events in the whole of region, as its organizers invite famous headliners to entertain the audience. At the festival, everyone will find music to their liking - Gothic, Folk, Pagan, Punk and Heavy. And since the festival is held in the open-air, it is also a great opportunity for those who prefer outdoor recreation. Another good news is that there is an outdoor pool in the campsite.
Wuppertal Suspension Railway Metal music is widely loved in this city. And this fact is confirmed not only by the above-mentioned event but also by festivals such as Campus Metal Festival, Börsencrash Metal Meeting Wuppertal, and Phobos. The first event takes place in early November in AStA der Bergischen Universität Wuppertal. It is dedicated to metal and rock music of various genres like Metalcore, Power Metal, Industrial. In general, the atmosphere of the festival is friendly, communication and drinking beer are welcome.
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Börsencrash Metal Meeting is devoted to such a harsh genre as Heavy Metal. It is held in Heiligenhaus in late November. Although there are no big names among headliners, visiting the festival is a great opportunity to meet new figures in the world of heavy metal and discover new facets in the favorite music. In early March, Dark Ambient fans are invited to Phobos Festival whose venue is Sophienkirche. Here you can hear not only the aforementioned genre but also related ones - Industrial, Noise, Black Ambient.
Wuppertal-Ostersbaum: Looking down from Hamburger Treppe Well, local residents live not metal music - the author's song is also honored in the city. In late August, fans of outdoor recreation and warm-hearted guitar songs attend the festival with the simple name of Wupper. The venue of the event is the bank of the river of the same name. Its friendly, family atmosphere attracts many fans of art songs to spend the weekend here. It is also nice that it can be spent in the fresh air. In early July, the city hosts Klavierfestival Ruhr, a festival held in all major cities in the region. The venue is Skulpturenpark Waldfrieden. Here you can listen to classical piano music.
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Asia & Burger Street Food Music Festival held in late August on Laurentiusplatz is another significant event in the festival life of the city. It can be called a must-have for all gourmets. Here you can discover Oriental cuisine - spicy, alluring, attractive, exotic. In the evening, the audience is offered a music program including DJ performances, which means that no one will be bored. In addition, the great news is that you can visit the festival for free. This is definitely a holiday for the whole family, each member will appreciate what is happening here.
Christmas becomes the culmination of Wuppertal's festival year. In particular, just before it comes, four Christmas fairs open (Weihnachtsmarkt). The first one opens behind Rathaus, turning this place into a kind of Christmas village, the second - on Elberfelder Lichtermarkt, the third is on IG Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, and the fourth can be found near Schlosshof und Garten where it is simply unimaginable beautiful at this time, because the eyes refuse to believe in what they see. All the fairs can be visited from the end of November to the end of December. Usually, they close just before Christmas.
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Wuppertal
♥   Basilika St. Laurentius, Wuppertal, 3.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Ludgerus, Essen-Werden, 18.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Margareta, Düsseldorf-Gerresheim, 22.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Lambertus, Düsseldorf, 29 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Suitbertus, Düsseldorf, 31.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Münster-Basilika St. Quirin, Neuss, 34.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Kunibert, Köln, 38.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Wuppertal
♥   Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 14.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Hückeswagen Castle' , 16.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Hardenstein Castle' , 19 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Gimborn Castle' , 30.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Schloss Bladenhorst' , 34.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Altena Castle' , 34.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Ehreshoven Castle' , 34.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Wuppertal

Essen
One of the most colorful and exciting events is the EQUITANA exhibition held twice a year. This event is dedicated to horse breeding and equestrian sports. The exhibition is visited not only by professionals, but also by ordinary tourists. There are cognitive activities, as well as performances of famous athletes. The Essen Week of Light has remained popular among locals for ... Open »
Langenfeld
A passion for outdoor activities and sports entertainment distinguish the locals as well. The main natural value of the region is its lakes and rivers, which do not cease to attract fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. In the warm season, the best recreational option for most city dwellers is going to the nearest lake, while many others are seriously keen on canoeing. With ... Open »
Leverkusen
Such holidays have a very cozy, warm atmosphere in Leverkusen. When the festival is in full swing, any boundaries between locals and foreign visitors are completely erased, everyone is having fun and enjoying their favorite drinks at one table. It is noteworthy that townspeople also encourage their children to participate in this kind of holidays. For them, they brew special ... Open »
Gelsenkirchen
There are few dialects in the city, their speakers can mostly be found among the older generation. They were supplanted by the traditional Upper German language, so it wouldn't be difficult to understand local people. The local cuisine is famous for its simplicity and nutritiousness at the same time. Some of the local dishes that must be tried at least once in a lifetime are ... Open »
Oberhausen
However, in recent years, some traditions of its celebration have changed. Oberhausen residents are no longer so eager to spend the holiday at home, in a family circle. Many of them go to nearby ski resorts for the Christmas holidays. The New Year is celebrated in an easier way. On a festive night, almost all citizens go out into the streets to admire beautiful illumination ... Open »
Dortmund
The best way to get acquainted with cultural life of the local people is to visit one of numerous festivals. Rich choice of celebrations, festivals and exhibitions can be easily found in Dortmund literally every month, so simply every traveller can witness or participate in one of them. Westfalenhallen Cultural Center is widely known as one of the main venues for various ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Wuppertal. Learn the best periods to visit Wuppertal to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Wuppertal.
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