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Wuppertal is a city in North Rhine Westphalia located in and around the Wupper River valley and is situated east of the city of Dusseldorf and south of the Ruhr area. With a population of approximately 350.000 it is the largest city in the Bergisches Land. Wuppertal is known for its steep slopes, its woods and parks, and its suspension railway, the Wuppertal Schwebebahn. From any part of the city it is only a ten minute walk in one of the public parks or woodlands paths. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Wuppertal was one of the biggest industrial regions of continental Europe. Wuppertal today is still a major industrial centre, being home to industries such as textiles. Wuppertal is a wonderful holiday destination, where you can have a lot of fun and enjoy your free time.

Top Attractions Within Wuppertal

Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch is a world famous centre of modern dance founded by the choreographer Pina Bausch. The company has a large repertoire of original pieces, and regularly tours throughout the world. In 1983, Pina Bausch played the role of la Principessa Lherimia in Fellini's And the Ship Sails On. The theatre is wonderful and it is worth visiting.

Wuppertal Zoo is a 59 acre zoo in Wuppertal. There are more than 5000 animals representing about 500 species from around the world live at the zoo, including apes, monkeys, bears, great cats and elephantsThe Botanical Garden as well as birds, reptiles and fish. The zoo was founded on 5 December 1879. The central building opened together with the zoo itself on 8 September 1881. There is also a polar bear.

The Botanical Garden is located in Wuppertal. The garden dates to 1890 when a botanical school garden was first created. Today the garden cultivates about 400 protected species of the genus Babiana, Cyclamen, Gladiolus, Iris. The large greenhouse contains tropical crops, exhibition and event space, and room for over wintering plants. The smaller greenhouses exhibit bulbs, tuber plants and cacti.