METTMANN DISTRICT. First, the Deputy Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia delved deep into human history, and later into the cool water – Mona Neubaur completed the [unclear text] on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. neanderland visited. As part of her traditional summer tour, she first explored the Neandertal adventure world and then the water ski facility in Langenfeld.
At her first stop in the Neander Valley, the Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy visited the Neanderthal discovery site, the Höhlenblick (Cave View) adventure tower, and the Stone Age playground. She also received insights into the fascinating concept of the interactive experience from the director of the Neanderthal Museum, Dr. Bärbel Auffermann. Furthermore, the Minister presented Dr. Bettina Warnecke, the District Administrator of the Mettmann district, with a grant award of €1,1 million from the state and the European Union, funded by the ERDF/JTF program NRW 2021–2027, for the project "Erlebnis.NRW – Wandererlebnis" (Experience.NRW – Hiking Experience). neanderland STEIG – interactive, experience-oriented, digital”. “The neanderland STEIG "It connects people with nature, culture, and the unique history of the region. We want to give this experience a boost and create places that invite exploration, lingering, and return. This will result in a hiking offering with a clear focus on the needs of our guests and a flagship for sustainable hiking tourism far beyond the region," said Mona Neubaur.
The three-year project will be the largest tourism project the Mettmann district has ever undertaken, with significant financial investment. It aims to sustainably improve the hiking infrastructure for both locals and visitors. At its core are 17 so-called STEIG portals and ten themed areas in each of the district's towns, located along the approximately 240-kilometer-long trail. neanderland STEIGThey are intended to provide information about the scenic, touristic, cultural, and historical features. The locations will be coordinated with the municipalities. "The funding commitment is a strong signal for tourism in the Mettmann district. With the comprehensive expansion of the infrastructure along the neanderland STEIGWith this and numerous other measures for guest surveys, we are creating an even more multifaceted and interactive nature and hiking experience – and thereby also strengthening the economy in the region. neanderland“,” said Dr. Bettina Warnecke.
From the world-famous Neanderthal site, the Deputy Minister-President traveled on to Langenfeld. There, another tourist highlight of the Mettmann district awaited her: water skiing.
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