neanderland AT A GLANCE 2016

Discover
neanderland
Hiking
More than 150 years ago workers excavating limestone in the Feldhofer grotto between Mettmann and Erkrath made a sensational
find: the 40,000 years old bones of Neanderthal man. Not only is
he, possibly the most famous German, the centre of attraction at
the unique museum close to the place of discovery, but a whole
region bears his name today: neanderland, comprising the district
of Mettmann and its towns of Erkrath, Haan, Heiligenhaus, Hilden,
Langenfeld, Mettmann, Monheim am Rhein, Ratingen, Velbert, and
Wülfrath.
On different thematic bus tours through the neanderland, participants discover its cities from new perspectives and find out
about the many aspects of the region. The tours cover the entire neanderland, museums and their exhibitions, and give
exclusive insights into local and global companies.
neanderland STEIG
Art trails in neanderland
Blauer See (blue lake), Ratingen
In September 2014, the last sections of the neanderland STEIG
(in total about 243 km) have been opened. The hiking trail combines the natural beauty and attractions of the neanderland, and
ranges amongst Germany’s important cultural tourism trails.
Be active and discover new things on a day tour: visit the animals in
the fairytale zoo, hire a pedalo on the lake, enjoy plays on the natural
outdoor stage and much more.
Various traditional regional specialities are served as refreshments. During the tour, guides provide the participants with
interesting information on the neanderland.
A total of 17 individual legs lead along bathing lakes, through moors, heather landscapes, extensive woods and local recreation areas. Along its way
are museums, churches, historic and modern buildings, picturesque market places and much more.
In neanderland you will encounter numerous works of art in public
space. Walk on the ‘human traces’ trail in Mettmann in the conflicting area between man and nature, or move closer to art in VelbertLangenberg, the book town! Find art in Heili­genhaus around the
Museum Abtsküche, ‘sculptural manifestations’ on a trail through
Ratingen, and walk on the sculpture trail in Hilden. In Erkrath you
will find three art and hiking trails connecting pieces of art in public space with display windows of partnering shops, where works
of various artists are showcased regularly.
neanderland
Tours of Discovery
We recommend early booking. The neanderland Tours of Disco­very are not offered for groups. Please note that parts of
these tours must also be covered on foot, and it is advisable
to bring sturdy shoes. Tours are conducted in German language
only.
In the direct vicinity of the urban agglomeration on Rhine and
Ruhr with the cities of Düsseldorf, Essen, Wuppertal, Solingen
and Köln, the neanderland is an eclectic, attractive holiday area for
excursionists, nature lovers, families and active people.
Some of the towns fascinate by their lovingly restored historic
centres with picturesque lanes and squares. Lively town centres
invite to shopping sprees. An extensive network of hiking trails,
including the neanderland STEIG, attracts hikers from near and
far. Many cycle tracks cross the neanderland and link it with
its neighbouring regions. It is also a favourite destination for
other sporting activities such as water skiing or climbing. Families in particular will find numerous interesting destinations and
offers in neanderland.
INFO: Price: 31 € per person | Approximately 30 persons per tour
Info and booking: Tel. 02104-992053 | www.neanderland.de
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steig
The official hiking guide of the neanderland STEIG
(Publishing Company: Droste, German only) provides details about the individual legs. Moreover, informational
brochures available free of charge and the below mentioned
website offer an insight into the hiking trail.
There is a multi-lingual smartphone hiking app available providing useful in-formation and features free of charge.
INFO: www.neanderlandsteig.de
INFO: www.neanderland.de
Hiking trails in neanderland
The district of Mettmann together with its cities and the Scala
publishing company has published guidebooks for hiking different
trails in the neanderland. The guides exist for the cities of Erkrath,
Haan, Heiligenhaus, Hilden, Mettmann, Ratingen, Velbert and Wülfrath and are available at a price of € 9,80 each from the tourist
information offices, municipalities, Mettmann district authority
and book shops.
INFO: Tel. 02104-992484 | [email protected]
Bergischer Weg
The Bergische Weg takes the hiker on the trails of a more than
100 year old track, consisting of 262 km length in
14 stages. The track leads from the Ruhr district
through the neanderland and the Rheinisch-Bergisch
district to the Siebengebirge hills in the South.
www.neanderland.de
The Sie
One of Europe’s most modern museums is located in the Neandertal, where Neanderthal man was found more than 150 years
ago. It tells the story of mankind from its beginnings in the African
savannah more than four million years ago to present age. Regularly changing special exhibitions address the most diversified topics. The stone-age atelier offers join-in activities and workshops
for children, young persons and adults, and once a year there is a
grand museum festival.
From the museum, a trail leads to the world-famous place of discovery of Neanderthal man. Audio systems at stations along the
trail provide background information on the natural, cultural and
industrial history of the valley. All information is also available via
smartphone app.
INFO: Talstraße 300 | 40822 Mettmann | Tel. 02104-97970 | www.neanderthal.de
Watch wisents, tarpan wild horses and aurochs on a walk around
the enclosure.
INFO: Thekhauser Quall 2 | 40699 Erkrath | Tel. 0173-2817352 or 02104-992821
www.wildgehege-neandertal.de
Bruchhausen centre for nature conservation, Erkrath
Generously laid-out park with lakes, walking trails and cycling
tracks and an interesting ecological path. The Silbersee (silver lake)
is a protected biotope and an excellent place for exploring nature.
Excursions and events on the topic of nature conservation are
offered for groups of children of different ages on prior appointment. Children’s birthdays in a natural environment can be organized.
INFO: Volkardeyer Straße 41 | 40880 Ratingen | Tel. 02102-5504111
www.ratingen.de
INFO: Bruchhauser Straße 47-49 | 40699 Erkrath | Tel. 02104-797989
www.naturschutzzentrum-bruchhausen.de
Herminghaus Park, Velbert
Haus Bürgel: Roman fort and biological station,
Monheim am Rhein
On a surface of approx. 6000 square metres the playground has
something to offer to all ages – highlight in summertime is the
central water play area. There is also an enclosure with ponies,
sheep, ducks and other animals.
INFO: Am Herminghauspark | 42549 Velbert
www.herminghauspark-velbert.de
Forest climbing park, Velbert
Climbing fun for all ages on five hectares of wooded land on the Hordtberg near Velbert-Langenberg, offering different levels of difficulty
and a children’s course.
The Roman Museum Haus Bürgel shows how the Romans lived by
the Rhine. The biological station offers an extensive programme
of excursions and events bringing children and adults closer
to nature. The horse ranch (cart horse breeding Reuter) at Haus
Bürgel organises carriage rides.
INFO: Urdenbacher Weg | 40789 Monheim am Rhein
Tel. 02173-951140 | www.hausbuergel.de
Tel. 0211-9961212 | www.biostation-d-me.de
Children‘s birthdays
At least once a year every child wants to have a special party
with his family and friends. In neanderland, you can choose from
a lot of different birthday experiences that stick in the children‘s
memory. For details about the best birthday offers, including
activities such as playing, learning or crafting, see our website
www.neanderland.de or the brochure neanderland FÜR FAMILIEN
(German only).
Time tunnel, Wülfrath
The time tunnel that makes you experience earth’s history and
nature with all your senses is a unique destination for excursions,
with a programme for children.
INFO: Hammerstein 5 | 42489 Wülfrath | Tel. 02058-894644
www.zeittunnel-wuelfrath.de | open from April to October
Neanderthal Museum, Mettmann
At the world-famous place of discovery in the Neandertal, an exciting
museum is waiting to be explored. A special audio guide for children
and the StoneageActionPack will fascinate the little visitors, too.
Hikers on the neanderland STEIG
Blauer See (blue lake), Ratingen
INFO: Talstraße 300 | 40822 Mettmann | Tel. 02104-97970 | www.neanderthal.de
Cycling
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Events
Art trail ‘human traces’, Mettmann
Panorama cycle track niederbergbahn
Learning from nature
Works by ten artists of international repute give a better understanding of the competing interests of man and nature. An audio
guide to the art trail is available at the Neanderthal Museum‘s
ticket counter.
The Panorama cycle track niederbergbahn was originally a railway
line that operated from 1926 to 1996 between Wülfrath and Essen.
The conversion of this line created a 40 km cycle track connecting
the neanderland cities Haan, Wülfrath, Velbert and Heiligenhaus.
One of the special attractions along the way is the
wagon bridge in Heiligenhaus. Numerous viaducts
on the Panorama cycle track niederbergbahn afford spectacular views and are impressive testimonies to the engineering skills of the past 100
years. The beautiful landscape and the cultural attractions make
side trips off the direct track worthwhile. The track has almost no
slopes and is thus easy to ride on.
There are programmes of high educational value such as on organic farms in the Windrath valley and Gut Hixholz in Velbert, Gut
Halfeshof in Mettmann or the biological station in Monheim am
Rhein.
INFO: www.neanderland.de
In neanderland there is a lot going on all year round. The biennial
neanderland NIGHT OF THE MUSEUMS gives you the opportunity
to enjoy nocturnal art activities, music, readings, great productions and exciting join-in activities free of charge. The neanderland BIENNALE which is held every odd year is a big international
theatre festival with performances all over the neanderland.
Forest museum and natural history collection,
Heiligenhaus
Also biennially, but in even years, professional visual artists as
well as dedicated self-educators open up their workshops for
visitors under the motto neanderland TATORTE – open studios.
Neandertal
Neanderthal Museum, Mettmann, and place of
discovery, Erkrath
Ice-age game reserve in the Neandertal
INFO: Unterdüssel 11 | 42489 Wülfrath | Tel. 02058-7828842
www.schapaka.de
To the northeast of Velbert begins the local recreation area of the
Bergische and Elfringhauser Schweiz that extends all the way to
the Bergisches Land. Numerous well-marked hiking trails make it
easy to explore the landscape.
Torrent of the Düssel near Erkrath
Leisure Park Volkardey, Ratingen
The Schoenmakers family takes along groups of children as well
as grown-ups on a tour through nature around Wülfrath! You are
accompanied by the smallest European sheep species and alpacas,
who always like to star in fun photo shoots.
Hiking in the Bergische and Elfringhauser Schweiz
Velbert-Langenberg and Velbert-Neviges
INFO: Parking spaces at Hordtstraße and others | 42555 Velbert
Velbert Marketing GmbH | Friedrichstraße 177 | 42551 Velbert | Tel. 02051-60550
www.velbert-tourismus.de
www.blauersee-ratingen.de
Trekking with alpacas and sheep around Wülfrath
INFO: Das Bergische gGmbH | Eichenhofstraße 31 | 51789 Lindlar
Tel. 02266-46337-10 | www.bergisches-wanderland.de
In the Prangenhaus quarry, Wülfrath
INFO: Zum Blauen See 20 | 40878 Ratingen
INFO: Hordtstraße 18 | 42555 Velbert | Tel. 0221-1680420
www.wald-abenteuer.de/velbert
The first three stages of the hike lead through the
neanderland, largely parallel to the neanderland
STEIG. Climb your first hills around Velbert, discover
the pilgrim cathedral and Baroque style Castle Hardenberg in
Neviges.
Landscape near Erkrath
for Families
INFO: Talstraße 300 | 40822 Mettmann | Tel. 02104-97970
www.neanderthal.de
Evolution trail, Mettmann
The walking trail from Mettmann town centre to the Neanderthal
Museum, almost 4 km long, features installations, sculptures and
industrial monuments demonstrating human evolution, such as
the ‘rings of remembrance’, possibly the only growing monument
worldwide.
INFO: Lavalplatz (city centre) / Talstraße 300 (Neandertal) | 40822 Mettmann
Tel. 02104-980123 | www.mettmann.de/evolutionspfad
Ice-age game reserve in the Neandertal
Observe primeval wisents, tarpan wild horses and aurochs on a
walk around the game reserve.
INFO: Thekhauser Quall 2 | 40699 Erkrath | Tel. 0173-2817352 or 02104-992821
www.wildgehege-neandertal.de
The exhibition, located in an old pumping station, leads visitors
through the history of the forest and invites them to explore
nature. The natural history collection offers insights into the
local bird life. Forest warden Johannsen leads groups through the
woods.
The Panorama cycle track niederbergbahn is connected with other
rail trail cycle tracks and incorporated into the trans-regional network of Panorama cycle tracks. A comprehensive brochure on the
Panorama cycle track niederbergbahn with route descriptions, tips
on sites and service information is available via Internet, as well as
practical downloads concerning the track.
INFO: Im Paradies 2 | 42579 Heiligenhaus | Tel. 02056-5825300 or 0177-2880139
Prior appointment necessary
Forest explorer station, Wülfrath
Together with falconer Uta Wittekind, school children can go on
exciting tours of discovery to get to know the flora and fauna
of the forest. In summer a combination with a visit to the time
tunnel is recommended.
INFO: www.panoramaradweg-niederbergbahn.de
Discover Ratingen by bike
Additionally, there are musical events from classical to pop
music, exhibitions, drama for all ages, comedy and cabaret, an
oldtimer rallye, markets and funfairs: For example, you could visit
the cabaret and theatre festival „ZeltZeit“ in Ratingen at Whitsun, the long-standing funfair „Haaner Kirmes“ in high summer,
and the beautiful christmas markets during winter time!
You can find all necessary information in our online event
calendar.
INFO: www.neanderland.de/en/events
INFO: Hammerstein 5 | 42489 Wülfrath | Tel. 02058-9769747
wald-forscher-station.waldpaedagogik-nrw.de
A town map for cyclists which shows you the way to large wooded
areas, Ratingen‘s historic old town centre and a ring of attractive
parts of the town is available at the tourist information office, the
district authority and book shops. Photos with explanations point
you to special points of interest along the way.
INFO: Tourist-Information Ratingen | Minoritenstraße 3a | 40878 Ratingen
Tel. 02102-5504111 | www.ratingen.de
for Schools
Neanderthal Museum, Mettmann
The museum offers a comprehensive educational programme for
all ages, where children can take part in stone-age workshops and
guided theme tours.
Bruchhausen centre for nature conservation, Erkrath
RheinRadWeg (Rhine cycle track) near Monheim am
Rhein
INFO: Talstraße 300 | 40822 Mettmann | Tel. 02104-97970 | www.neanderthal.de
Bruchhausen centre for nature conservation, Erkrath
Numerous educational programmes focusing on nature and the
environment make the children familiar with ecological contexts.
The RheinRadWeg links the neanderland with other parts of the
Rhine track. An exciting section of the RhineRadWeg takes you
along the river bend of the Rhine in Monheim all the way to the
picturesque old town centre.
INFO: Bruchhauser Straße 47-49 | 40699 Erkrath | Tel. 02104-797989
www.naturschutzzentrum-bruchhausen.de
School laboratory NEAnderLab at the Vocational
College, Hilden
INFO: Tel. 02173-276444 | www.monheim.de | www.rheinradweg.net
Natural sciences, adventure and instruction at the zdi centre
NEAnderLab: 32 lab places provide students with unimaginably
diverse opportunities for experimenting with natural sciences
and technology.
INFO: Am Hölterhöfchen 34 | 40724 Hilden | Tel. 02103-9412587
www.neanderlab.com | Prior appointment necessary
Reconstruction of the Neanderthal man
Place of discovery of Neanderthal man, Erkrath
Neanderthal Museum, Mettmann
Panorama cycle track niederbergbahn
Forest explorer station, Wülfrath
Haaner Kirmes (fun fair)
Museums
Typically
neanderland
LVR industrial museum – Cromford textile factory
and Poensgenpark, Ratingen
The original buildings from the 18th century tell of the era of early
industrialisation between 1750 and 1850, using the impressive
example of the history of the Brügelmann cotton-spinning mill,
the first textile factory on the continent. Poensgenpark is part of
the Road of Horticultural Art between Rhine and Maas, and is a
listed site.
INFO: Cromforder Allee 24-26 | 40878 Ratingen | Tel. 02102-864490
www.industriemuseum.lvr.de
Upper Silesian state museum, Ratingen
The museum gives an insight into the culture and history of Upper
Silesia, which was part of Germany until 1945 and marked by German culture for centuries.
INFO: Bahnhofstraße 62 | 40883 Ratingen | Tel. 02102-9650
www.oberschlesisches-landesmuseum.de
Museum Ratingen – Art and city history
The city museum houses the municipal collection of modern art and
the exhibition on the culture, history and development of Ratingen.
Changing special exhibitions complement the permanent presentation.
INFO: Peter-Brüning-Platz 1 | 40878 Ratingen | Tel. 02102-5504181
www.ratingen.de
Monument area Abtsküche, Heiligenhaus
Three museums in one sweep: Museum Abtsküche with historic domestic exhibits, pre-industrial crafts and historic general store, fire
brigade museum with comprehensive collection and forest museum
giving an insight into the region’s forest management.
INFO: Museum Abtsküche: Abtskücher Str. 37 | 42579 Heiligenhaus | Tel. 02056-68687
Fire brigade museum: Abtskücher Str. 24 | 42579 Heiligenhaus
www.fw-heiligenhaus.de
Forest museum: Im Paradies 2 | 42579 Heiligenhaus | Tel. 02056-5825300
Fresh from the farm
LVR industrial museum Ratingen
German Museum of locks and fittings, Velbert
The museum invites to an exciting discovery tour through 4000
years of inventive mind in the service of security. On show are
doors, chests and tricky locks.
INFO: Oststraße 20 | 42551 Velbert | Tel. 02051-262285 | www.museum-velbert.de
Time tunnel, Wülfrath
Experience 400 million years of earth history with all your senses
in the excavation tunnel of the Bochumer Bruch, 160 metres long.
You can go round the neighbouring Schlupkothen quarry on a
nature trail that informs about natural and industrial history.
INFO: Hammerstein 5 | 42489 Wülfrath | Tel. 02058-894644
www.zeittunnel-wuelfrath.de | open April to October
Neanderthal Museum, Mettmann
The rippling of the Düssel, grazing tarpan horses and forest hik­ing
trails invite to spend an unforgettable day in the Neandertal. Visit
the world-famous museum, the legendary place of disco­very of
Neanderthal man, walk the art trail in the forest, along the ice-age
game reserve, discover the network of walking and cycling tracks
and relax on the sunny terrace of a local inn.
INFO: Talstraße 300 | 40822 Mettmann | Tel. 02104-97970 | www.neanderthal.de
Wilhelm-Fabry-Museum, Hilden
Wilhelm Fabry, Hilden’s most famous son, is considered the founder of scientific surgery in Germany. The museum is almost completely dedi­cated to doctor and patient, diagnosis and therapy,
illness and cure.
INFO: Benrather Straße 32a | 40721 Hilden | Tel. 02103-5903
www.wilhelm-fabry-museum.de
Agriculture has always played a significant role in the region and
has strongly shaped its landscape. Many farms sell their products in
own shops, invite visitors to a tour of their farms, let your kids have
great birthday parties, and run cozy farm cafés and restaurants. In
the Windrath valley near Velbert several farms have joined forces,
offering their products in shops and cafés on the farm and informing
visitors about how they work. In the brochure ’Frisch vom Hof‘ (German only) you can find all information about these and many other
farms in neanderland.
Bergische Kaffeetafel (Niederbergisches Museum), Wülfrath
INFO: Neanderthaler Landbier: Tel. 0211-9003625 | www.hanten-event.de
Ratinger Alt: www.poensgen-gastronomie-ratingen.de
Haaner Felsenquelle (rock spring)
You can enjoy this traditional assortment of sweet and
hearty dishes at many places in neanderland - e.g. at
the following two locations.
INFO: Tel. 02129-94940 | www.haanerfelsenquelle.de
Regional liquors
A variety of traditional cordials and spirits from the region is available
at select sites in neanderland.
INFO:
Heidoli cordial
Getränke Dopstadt GmbH | Tel. 02102-929390 | www.heidoli.de
at a glance
Attractions | Insider Tips | Map
Mülheim
an der Ruhr
ELFRINGHAUSER
SCHWEIZ
Leisure Park
Nordstadt
Parkbad
public bath
Duisburg
Droste
Café
Vorberg Farm
Hardenberg
Castle
Beutscheid Farm
Mariendom
Blauer See
(blue lake)
Fruit brandies from the Urdenbacher Kämpe
Biologische Station Haus Bürgel | Tel. 0211-9961212 | www.biostation-D-Me.de
Moated castle
Haus zum Haus
Angerbad
public bath
Schlotschmet cordial
Velbert Tourist Info | Friedrichstr. 177 | 42551 Velbert | Tel. 02051-60550
www.velbertmarketing.de
LVR
industrial museum
Museum
Ratingen
Panoramabad
public bath
Gliding airfield
BOCHUMER BRUCH
SCHLUPKOTHEN
Time tunnel
Regional history
museum
St. Peter
and Paul
Ice-skating
hall
Leisure Park
Volkardey
Forest explorer
station
Wülfrath
water world
Trekking
with alpakas
Wuppertal
Outdoor
swimming pool
Town history
museum
Düsseldorf
INFO: Hauptstraße 83 | 40764 Langenfeld | Tel. 02173-794410
www.stadtmuseum-langenfeld.de
Fahrenscheidt
Farm
Hixholz Farm
Kult-Kaffee Roastery
ANGERTAL
Town museum/archive Langenfeld in the
Freiherr-vom-Stein house
St. Lambertus
Haus Bürgel, Monheim am Rhein
Nermin's Garden
Halfeshof Farm
Bachelsberg
Café im Dorf
Farm/Urtour
STINDERTAL
The Roman Museum Haus Bürgel makes 2000 years of history of
the former Roman fort come alive.
INFO: Urdenbacher Weg | 40789 Monheim am Rhein | Tel. 02173-951140
www.hausbuergel.de
Sports and action
Heljensbad
public bath
Forest
climbing park
Book town
Nizzabad
public bath
EMKA
Sports Centre
German Museum
of locks and fittings
Herminghaus
Park
Apple-juice
factory Dalbeck
Monument area
Abtsküche
Upper Silesian
state museum
All-weather
pool Lintorf
Neanderthaler cordial
Neanderthal Museum | Talstr. 300 | 40822 Mettmann
Tel. 02104-97970 | www.neanderthal.de
A permanent exhibition on the town history and the history of
the postal system is complemented in the course of the year by
special exhibitions on changing topics. Outside, the four-seasons
garden and the glazed coach house with the replica of the historic
stagecoach invite you to stay a while.
Roman Museum Haus Bürgel, Monheim am Rhein
Hattingen
Essen
INFO: Niederbergisches Museum
Bergstraße 22 | 42489 Wülfrath | Tel. 02058-7826690
www.niederbergisches-museum.de
Prior booking required
Alte Bürgermeisterei/ Stadtgeschichtshaus
Mittelstraße 10 | 40822 Mettmann
Tel. 02104-980407
www.mettmann.de/buergermeisterei
Prior booking required
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Neanderthaler Landbier (country beer) from Bolten brewery is
sold at many places in neanderland. Ratinger Alt from Poensgen
private brewery can be sampled directly at the brewery.
Bergische Kaffeetafel
The excellent water has been bottled in Haan for more than 100
years now.
Ratingen Heiligenhaus
VelbertWülfrath
MettmannErkrath
Haan Hilden
Langenfeld Monheim am Rhein
Beer from neanderland
INFO: Brochure ’Frisch vom Hof‘ | www.neanderland.de
Organic farms in Windrath valley | www.biohoefe-windrathertal.de
EN
neanderland / District of Mettmann
Judt farm in the the Windrath valley
NEANDERTAL
Bruchhausen centre
for nature conservation
Insider Tips
neanderland
Ice-age game
reserve
Lokschuppen
Neanderbad
public bath
Planetarium
Observatory
Solingen
Segway
Rheinland
Haan
public bath
Lake
Unterbach
HILDENER HEIDE
Forest climbing park, Velbert
Historic town centres
Organ of the St. Lambertus church, Mettmann
Climbing on a wooded area of five hectares on Hordtberg near
Velbert-Langenberg. Offers for different degrees of difficulty.
These treasures with their numerous historic buildings are
very special destinations for an excursion. The historic village
of Gruiten and the town centres of Mettmann, Velbert-Langenberg, Velbert-Neviges and Wülfrath are particularly beautiful
examples of the typical architecture of the Niederbergisches
Land, Ratingen boasts a beautiful medieval town centre.
Regional cantor Matthias Röttger will show you the century-old
’Queen’ of the St. Lambertus church by prior appointment.
INFO: Hordtstraße 18 | 42555 Velbert | Tel. 0221-1680420
www.wald-abenteuer.de/velbert
Climbing in the Bochumer Bruch (quarry), Wülfrath
Located next to the time tunnel, this quarry offers insights into
the world of limestone excavation. Climbing fans can climb the
steep walls on prior appointment.
INFO: Hammerstein 5 | 42489 Wülfrath | www.bochumer-bruch.de
Prior appointment necessary
Forest climbing park Velbert
Paintball hall, Monheim am Rhein
One of Europe‘s largest paintball halls lets those with a zest for
action compete against each other, come rain or shine.
INFO: Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 | 40789 Monheim am Rhein | Tel. 02173-2690333
www.paintballhallemonheim.de
Playing golf in neanderland
SEGWAY Point-Haan-Rheinland
INFO: www.neanderland.de
Catholic parish church St. Peter and Paul, Ratingen
Besides the nave of Essen cathedral, this church in Ratingen ranks
amongst the earliest hall churches of the Rhineland. A particular
attraction is the monstrance turret dating from the 14th century.
The segway tours through the region are a lot of fun. Discover the
neanderland and the surrounding cities on different guided tours
or on your own.
The beautiful natural landscape between the big cities is a golfer’s
paradise. For an overview of the manifold golf courses please
check our website on www.neanderland.de.
INFO: Grütstraße 2 | 40878 Ratingen | Tel. 02102-26041
www.st-peter-und-paul-ratingen.de
INFO: Landstraße 47 | 42758 Haan | Tel. 02129-36229-10 | www.segway-rheinland.de
Swimming pools
The moated castle is a testimony to the Franks’ ability to defend
themselves, picturesquely located in a shallow dip on the banks
of the Anger.
Magic Kart, Hilden
Entertainment with plenty of action for all ages on the go-kart track.
INFO: Hans-Sachs-Straße 17 | 40721 Hilden | Tel. 02103-360808 | www.magic-kart.de
Tennis and Golf Ranch, Hilden
Largest leisure facility for tennis, golf and beach sports in North
Rhine-Westphalia.
INFO: Diekhaus 4 | 40724 Hilden | Tel. 02103-40004 | www.bungert-tennis-golf.de
Water ski facility Langenfeld
There are plenty of swimming and bathing offers all around the
neanderland. You decide if you want to swim laps, jump from
diving platforms or just relax on a beach or in a sauna. For detailed
information please check www.neanderland.de.
Miniature golf facilities
Minigolf is fun for old and young players – a perfect short trip for
the whole family! You can play in Ratingen, Velbert, Mettmann or
at Lake Unterbach. For details please check www.neanderland.de.
Moated castle Haus zum Haus, Ratingen
INFO: Am Mühlenkämpchen | 40878 Ratingen | Tel. 02102-992417
www.wasserburg-zum-haus.de
Hardenberg castle with outer bailey, Velbert
13th
The
century castle is in the process of being converted, but
the outer bailey provides a setting for many events, for instance
a diversified programme of concerts and plays and an annual
medieval market.
Water ski and wakeboard for beginners and pros. Venue of international championships with four tracks.
INFO: Zum Hardenberger Schloss 1 | 42553 Velbert | www.schloss-hardenberg.de
INFO: Baumberger Straße 88 | 40764 Langenfeld | Tel. 02173-39462222
Half-timbered houses, picturesque corners and lanes, and pretty
little shops provide the perfect setting for a book town, where not
only bibliophiles feel at home.
Book town Langenberg, Velbert
www.wasserski-langenfeld.de
INFO: Tel. 02052-925714 | www.buecherstadt-langenberg.de
Mariendom, Velbert
This concrete building, designed by Gottfried Böhm, is Europe’s most
modern sacral building. The pilgrim cathedral attracts thousands of
pilgrims every year and impresses by its exceptional architecture.
One of its highlights is the rose window.
Bochumer Bruch (quarry), Wülfrath
Magic
Kart
INFO: Planetarium: Sedentaler Straße 105 | 40699 Erkrath | Tel. 02104-947666
Dormagen
The Lokschuppen is an impressive monument from the times of the
Bergisch-Märkische railway (1843 – 1886). A museum visualizes the
history of West Germany’s oldest railway line.
One of the most important late gallery basilicas in the Roman
style at the Lower Rhine.
INFO: Marktstraße 18 | 40721 Hilden | Tel. 02103-984230 | www.ekir.de/hilden
Moated castle Haus Graven, Langenfeld
The impressive 14th century moated castle houses an exhibition
place and a cultural forum.
Moated castle
Haus Graven
Leisure Park
Langfort
Stadtbad
public bath
AuenBlicke
Haus Bürgel
Lokschuppen, Erkrath
Reformation Church, Hilden
neanderland
School laboratory
NEAnderLab
Observatory: Sternwartenweg 1 | 40699 Erkrath | Tel. 02104-42248
www.snh.rp-online.de
INFO: Ziegeleiweg 1-3 | 40699 Erkrath | Tel. 0173-2657176
www.lokschuppen-hochdahl.de | limited opening hours
Waldbad
public bath
Hildorado
public bath
Neanderhöhe observatory and planetarium,
Erkrath
From the observatory, the starry sky can be explored with special telescopes. The planetarium at the community centre Erkrath-Hochdahl shows astronomical phenomena and peculiarities
for all ages.
Reformation
Church
Wilhelm-FabryMuseum
INFO: Markt | 40822 Mettmann | Tel. 02104-74671 | www.kirchenmusik-lambertus.de
Paintball hall
Water ski facility
Piwipper
Böötchen (ferry)
Gocart- and
Picnic-basket
rental
CitiSafari
Leichlingen
Indoor Golf
Town museum/
Archive
neanderland STEIG
Bergischer Weg
mona mare
public bath
Marienburgpark
Panorama cycle track
niederbergbahn
MonChronik
Köln
Rhine cycle track
15
15
Driveway and parking ground Graf-von-Mirbach-Weg 15
Leverkusen
Marienburgpark, Monheim am Rhein
The Marienburgpark from the 19 th century is part of the Road of
Horticultural Art between Rhine and Maas.
INFO: Parkstraße | 40789 Monheim am Rhein | Tel. 02173-276444 | www.monheim.de
Book town Langenberg, Velbert
Editorial information
Editor: Kreis Mettmann
Der Landrat
Düsseldorfer Straße 26
40822 Mettmann
Project leader: Kreis Mettmann,
Amt für Personal, Organisation, Wirtschaftsförderung, Kultur und Tourismus
Concept/Editing: projekt2508 Gruppe
Graphics: einfachferber GmbH
Cartography: Kreis Mettmann,
Vermessungs- und Katasteramt
Print: Druckerei Hitzegrad GmbH & Co.KG,
Wuppertal
2. edition, 7,000 copies
As per December 2015
Photo rights/authors:
Holger Klaes
Kreis Mettmann
Kreis Mettmann/Martina Chardin
LVR-Industriemuseum
Stadt Haan
Stadt Heiligenhaus/Nau
Stadt Ratingen
Stiftung Neanderthal Museum
Waldkletterpark Velbert
Wasserskianlage Langenfeld
Book town
Museum
Caravan pitches
NEAnderLab
Church
(Organic) farm
Climbing park/
High-rope course
Outdoor/indoor pool
Game reserve
Park
Historic buildings
Tips for explorers
Landing stage
Typical of the region
Learning from nature
Water ski
Leisure facility
Contact
neanderland / Kreis Mettmann
Düsseldorfer Str. 26
40822 Mettmann
INFO: Haus Graven 1 | 40764 Langenfeld | www.haus-graven.de
INFO: Elberfelder Straße 12 | 42553 Velbert | Tel. 02053-93180
www.mariendom.de
Water ski facility Langenfeld
Tennis and
Golf Ranch
Tel. +49 (0)2104-99-1199
Fax +49 (0)2104-99-5049
www.neanderland.de/en
Partner:
5 km