Mettmann, Rural district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Mettmann district spans 407 square kilometers across multiple cities including Ratingen, Velbert, and Hilden near the Düsseldorf metropolitan region.
The district gained administrative structure in 1816 under Prussian rule, followed by mergers with Elberfeld district and subsequent territorial changes through 1929.
The Neanderthal Museum within the district presents archaeological findings from 1856, marking the location where the first Neanderthal remains were discovered.
The district maintains direct connections to Düsseldorf International Airport and provides extensive public transportation networks linking its ten municipalities.
Mettmann holds the distinction of being Germany's most densely populated rural district with 1,216 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Location: Düsseldorf Government Region
Capital city: Mettmann
Elevation above the sea: 143 m
Shares border with: Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Essen, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Cologne, Leverkusen, Rhein-Berg District, Solingen, Wuppertal
Website: https://kreis-mettmann.de
GPS coordinates: 51.25000,7.00000
Latest update: May 30, 2025 09:46
Jahnkampfbahn Wald
7.7 km
Müngsten Bridge
13.7 km
Burg Castle
16.4 km
Benrath Palace
13.4 km
Nevigeser Wallfahrtsdom
9.3 km
PSD Bank Dome
13.4 km
Wuppertal Central Station
10.5 km
Landsberg Castle
13.2 km
Stadion am Zoo
7.4 km
Mitsubishi Electric Halle
14.2 km
Burg Hohenscheid
14 km
The Green Zoo Wuppertal
7.9 km
Von der Heydt Museum
10.2 km
Mintarder Ruhrtalbrücke
16 km
Skulpturenpark Waldfrieden
11.7 km
Schloss Hugenpoet
13.7 km
Historische Stadthalle am Johannisberg
10 km
Classic Remise
13.7 km
Sengbachtalsperre
16.4 km
Krupp decoy site
13.6 km
Kleine Feldhofer Grotte
4.5 km
Eller
12.1 km
Villa Amalia
9.3 km
Schwimmoper
9.8 km
Hardt
11.2 km
Linnep Castle
14 km
Uni-Halle
10.3 km
Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal
10.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes