Family time in Wuppertal: city, nature and a bed with a view

Fancy a short break with the whole family - without a long journey, but with lots of experiences? Then a short trip to Wuppertal is just the thing! The green city in the Bergisches Land surprises with animal adventures, technical nostalgia and lots of nature - and Wuppertal Youth Hostel is the ideal starting point for your family adventure.

Sleeping with a view of the countryside

The youth hostel is quietly located above the city and offers a great view - ideal for a relaxing break with the whole family. Whether you opt for the 3 or 5 days family time out decides or the Special offer 3 for 2 during the NRW holidays: The hotel is geared towards families, with friendly service, delicious food and plenty of space to run around, play and relax.

On Tuffi's trail through Wuppertal

A real highlight is the „On Tuffi's trail through Wuppertal“, which can be booked during the holidays and on selected weekends. Included: a combined ticket for Wuppertal Zoo and, of course, for the legendary suspension railway - after all, Tuffi's spectacular jump into the Wupper is part of the city's history! A great combination of zoo experience, technical fun and city discovery.

Adventure in a rucksack

Want to experience even more nature? For just 15 euros you can buy the Youth hostel adventure rucksack book. In it: everything you need for an exciting family hike to ten adventure stations in the forest - including puzzles, tasks and little aha moments. Perfect for little explorers who love being outdoors.

Further Wuppertal highlights for families

The Bergisch city has much more to offer than the zoo and the famous suspension railway. Here are our top tips for families:

🚋 Schwebodrom - experience the suspension railway

In the interactive exhibition „Suspended bodrom“ immerses families in the exciting history and technology of the Wuppertal suspension railway. The VR tour takes you past smoking chimneys and imposing buildings through the Wuppertal of the 1920s.

🖼️ Von der Heydt Museum

Children also get their money's worth at the traditional art museum - with hands-on stations, workshops and child-friendly guided tours. Art becomes an adventure for the whole family here. More

🌈 Waldfrieden Sculpture Park

This very special art venue is located in the middle of the forest, where you can discover, marvel at and walk around sculptures. There's plenty for children to discover - without any „museum to touch“ ban. Learn more

🚲 Nordbahntrasse - cycling with a view

The car-free route runs for over 20 kilometres right through the city - past viaducts, old railway stations and through illuminated tunnels. Ideal for families with children who want to cycle stress-free. As Bed & Bike Youth Hostel the hotel is ideally equipped to meet the needs of cyclists. Learn more

🌿 Botanical Garden Wuppertal

A green paradise in the middle of the city: there are exotic plants, colourful flowers and even a palm house to discover. Ideal for a relaxing family break with plenty of space to marvel and run around. Learn more

🌠 Visiodrom Wuppertal

The impressive atrium of the old gas boiler is home to multimedia shows and huge projections that combine art and knowledge in a fascinating way. An experience for explorers of all ages! Learn more

🎨 Stroll & discover street art

Wuppertal is colourful - not only in its heart, but also on its walls! Take a stroll through the city and discover impressive murals, creative graffiti and hidden street art spots - a walk through an open-air gallery that is guaranteed to go down well with children too. Learn more