Wipperfürth

Located 40 kilometers northeast of Cologne, Wipperfürth spreads across eight districts along the Wupper river at an elevation of 283 meters.

The settlement received its city charter between 1217 and 1222, later joining the Hanseatic League and establishing trade connections with Stockholm, Malmö, and Novgorod.

The Marktplatz functions as the central meeting point where residents gather for seasonal markets, theater performances, and community celebrations throughout the year.

The city connects to regional centers through federal highways B237 and B506, with regular bus services to Bergisch Gladbach and Engelskirchen.

In 1328, Wipperfürth became the first location in Germany to initiate the production of Groschen coins after receiving royal permission to operate a mint.

Location: Oberbergischer Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 283 m

Shares border with: Marienheide, Kürten

Website: https://wipperfuerth.de

GPS coordinates: 51.11667,7.40000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38