© Patrick Gawandtka, Kreis Mettmann

Experience culture in autumn

The cultural diversity of the neanderlands

Autumn in neanderland invites you to discover not only nature but also the cultural treasures of the region. Here, modern art meets centuries-old traditions and historical sites tell fascinating stories. Whether architecture, museums of regional history – the neanderland offers cultural experiences that inspire and stimulate thought. 

Historic town center: Mettmann

Mettmann

CC-BY-SA | Dominik Ketz, Kreis Mettmann

St. Mary's Cathedral

Velbert

CC-BY-SA | Kreis Mettmann, Patrick Gawandtka

Neanderthal Museum

Mettmann

CC-BY-SA | Stiftung Neanderthal Museum

Wilhelm Fabry Museum

Hilden

© Stadt Hilden, Michael Krambrock
CC-BY-SA Patrick Gawandtka, Kreis Mettmann

Art & Culture in Autumn

How about a visit to the Foundation stone boxes in the Langenberg Community Centre, one of the internationally sought-after art collections, or a visit to the St. Mary's Cathedral, the second largest church in the Archdiocese of Cologne? If you want to see the first factory on the European continent, you are in the Cromford Textile Mill in Ratingen you are at the right address.

From impressive buildings to exciting exhibitions – there is a lot to discover. Historical Churches and monuments allow a journey into the past, while Museums offer interactive insights into the history and development of the region. The rich culture of the neanderlandIt invites you to discover a region that combines history and the present in a unique way.

Would you like a little more culture?

Museums

© Neanderthal Museum

Historical town centers

© Dominik Ketz, Kreis Mettmann_CC-BY-SA

Churches, castles, palaces

© Dominik Ketz, Kreis Mettmann_CC-BY-SA

Meals