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A region to experience

Some regions have always been experienced as a unit, especially by visitors, long before it was made official. So does that neanderland. As part of a funding project in 2013, the 10 cities of Erkrath, Haan, Heiligenhaus, Hilden, Langenfeld, Mettmann, Monheim am Rhein, Ratingen, Velbert and Wülfrath joined together as “neanderland“ together to market their tourist offer together: a region to relax, discover and experience, whose wonderful landscape invites you to go for extensive hiking and cycling in well-developed network of paths. And a region with numerous attractions and activities on offer. Since then, many regional projects have been successfully carried out under the brand “neanderland“realized – a region made for you.

The district of Mettmann

Leisure and tourism destination

The district of Mettmann has existed since the municipal reorganization was completed in 1975/1976. Due to its excellent location, surrounded by many large cities, the district is often referred to as the "center in the middle of the centers". Nevertheless, it is also considered a "green lung" because more than 70 percent are natural areas. 44 percent alone are designated as nature or landscape protection areas.

With around 485.000 inhabitants on a district area of ​​407 km², the district of Mettmann is the district with the highest population density in Germany. Diverse jobs, living in a good infrastructure and an extensive and varied range of leisure activities make life here attractive.

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projects in neanderland

The neanderland is on the right track. To this end, tourism projects have been continuously developed and implemented for years, which are financed, among other things, from European funds and state subsidies. In addition to regional development, the focus is on expanding the digital infrastructure and marketing.

To the projects

The team neanderland

For all questions about the adventure, culture and leisure activities on offer neanderland we are at your disposal. As the Office for Culture and Tourism of the Mettmann district administration, our tasks include tourism promotion and destination marketing. No matter whether you want to visit our beautiful region privately, as a blogger or as a tourism manager looking for information and support - we will be happy to help you.

In this picture, colleague Arne Jährling can be seen in profile view in front of an autumn tree.
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Arne yearling

Head of destination management

  • active tourism
In this picture, colleague Meike Uthoff can be seen in profile view in front of an autumn tree.
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Meike Uthoff

Coordination of destination management

  • service provider network
In this picture, colleague Julia Pölcher can be seen in profile view in front of an autumn tree.
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Julia Polcher

Coordination of destination marketing

  • Cooperative Marketing
  • Innovations & AI
In this picture, colleague Michael Rosenbaum can be seen in profile in front of an autumn tree.
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Michael Rosenbaum

Coordination of digitization

  • Data Strategy & AI
  • digital coach
In this picture, colleague Mareike Joppien can be seen in profile view in front of an autumn tree.
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Mareike Joppien

Tourist Marketing

  • service provider network
  • TYPICAL neanderland
  • Sustainability
In this picture, colleague Raphaela Gäsert can be seen in profile view in front of an autumn tree.
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Raphaela Gaesert

Head of Erlebnis.NRW Project

  • “Tourism Data Intelligence Initiative”
In this picture, colleague Paula Lange can be seen in profile view in front of an autumn tree.
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Paula Long

Tourist Marketing

  • active tourism
  • Sustainability
  • press & bloggers
In this picture, colleague Vincenza Perinelli can be seen in profile in front of an autumn tree.
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Vincenza Perinelli

Tourist Marketing

  • Distribution
  • circular tours
In this picture, colleague Katharina Sonius can be seen in profile view in front of an autumn tree
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Catherine Sonius

Tourist Marketing

  • Events
  • Trade Shows
  • Data Maintenance:
In this picture, colleague Sara van den Broek can be seen in profile in front of an autumn tree.
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Sara van den Broek

Tourist Marketing

  • Website
  • Social Media
  • Online Marketing

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