When landscape meets old town
The city of Velbert is known for its diverse cultural and leisure offerings and is considered a local recreation area for active people and those seeking relaxation. Well connected between Düsseldorf, Essen and Wuppertal neanderland Velbert impresses with a large proportion of forests, meadows and streams that connect the districts of Velbert-Mitte, Neviges and Langenberg.
In the StadtGalerie Velbert and the car-free pedestrian zone, the numerous specialist shops with their high-quality offers invite you to stroll and the gastronomy to linger. The cultural identity of the city of Velbert also includes the newly opened in 2021 German lock and fittings museum. With the help of multimedia stations, visitors travel interactively through 4.000 years of locking and security technology history. Velbert is characterized by many other imposing buildings. The one to visit St. Mary's Cathedral is known worldwide for its extraordinary architecture in the Béton brut style. These are other popular destinations Hardenberg Castle moated castle from the 13th century and that Historical town house Langenberg, which is in the charming district of Langenberg with the Exhibition "Foundation Stone Boxes" can be found.
The neanderland STEIG Discovery loop "Organic Farms in the Windrath Valley" is an ideal destination for exploring the city of Velbert on foot. Afterwards, you can enjoy delicious refreshments with regional and seasonal products in the farm cafés or farm shops on the outskirts. Stages 2-6 of the neanderland STEIGs lead past Velbert and invite hikers of all levels to explore and experience nature. Those who prefer to ride a bike can take the 40 km of the Niederbergbahn Panorama Cycle Path. Numerous restaurants and hotels in Velbert offer the opportunity to stop off and stay overnight, for example the Restaurant Little Switzerland, Stuettgen's Hotel or Best Western Park Hotel.
Visitors discover the districts Velbert Neviges and Velbert Langenberg preferably through guided hikes and adventure walks. Historic half-timbered and slate houses paired with small charming old town centers, winding streets and antiquarians give the districts a romantic flair and holiday feeling. If you prefer action-packed travel, go to the Forest climbing park Velbert-Langenberg to lofty heights.
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