Velbert, Administrative municipality in Mettmann district, Germany.
Velbert spans across 74.9 square kilometers of terrain at 230 meters elevation, incorporating the former towns of Velbert, Neviges, and Langenberg.
The settlement, first documented in 875 as Feldbrahti, developed under the governance of the Werden abbey and recorded its first locksmith in 1508.
The German Lock Museum in Forum Niederberg contains an extensive collection of historical locking mechanisms, representing the region's manufacturing heritage.
The municipality connects to neighboring cities through the A44 and A535 autobahns, with additional public transportation provided by S-Bahn railway services.
The metal manufacturing sector of Velbert specializes in producing locks, hinges, and precision tools, establishing the area as a center for security technology.
Location: Mettmann
Elevation above the sea: 230 m
Shares border with: Essen, Heiligenhaus, Wülfrath, Wuppertal, Hattingen
Website: https://velbert.de
GPS coordinates: 51.34005,7.04163
Latest update: May 30, 2025 06:08
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Kalkwerk Flandersbach
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Bürgerhaus Langenberg
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