Velbert

Highlights include the historic old town of Velbert with its picturesque half-timbered houses and Hardenberg Castle, an impressive Renaissance building from the 16th century. Mettmann also has a lot to offer, such as the Neanderthal Museum, which is dedicated to the history of mankind, or the RheinRuhr Zentrum cultural centre with its many shopping opportunities.

Culturally interested people should definitely plan a visit to the Forum Niederberg, where concerts and theatre performances take place regularly. There are also many events every year, such as the Jazz Days in Velbert or the City Festival in Mettmann.

For those who enjoy culinary delights, a traditional Bergische Kaffeetafel - a kind of sweet brunch with different types of bread, cold cuts and cheese variations, as well as delicious pastries - is a must, and can be enjoyed in many places.

For outdoor activities, the Bergisches Land is particularly suitable: Hiking on well-marked trails through meadows and forests is just as possible here as cycling along idyllic river courses. In winter you can even go skiing! The best season for this is, of course, winter, but hiking can also be very nice in summer.

If it should rain, you can visit the local history museum in Velbert or watch a film in the Mettmann cinema.

Where is the most beautiful? It's hard to say - the towns have many beautiful corners and places to offer. But the panorama trail on the Hardenberg and a stroll through the historic centre of Velbert are particularly recommended.

Overall, a visit to Velbert and Mettmann is definitely worthwhile - a trip worth taking for anyone who enjoys discovering new places!