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Heiligenhaus, Urban municipality in Mettmann district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Heiligenhaus spans across 27.47 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 180 meters between the major cities of Düsseldorf and Essen.

The municipality evolved from a medieval settlement, with its name directly translating to Holy House, indicating early connections to religious establishments in the region.

The municipality maintains active partnerships with international cities including Basildon, Mansfield, Meaux, and Zwönitz through various exchange programs and shared activities.

The Bochum University of Applied Sciences operates a specialized branch in Heiligenhaus that focuses on the development and research of locking systems.

The ancestral farm of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck's family stands within the boundaries of Heiligenhaus, connecting this German town to American literature.

Location: Mettmann

Elevation above the sea: 180 m

Shares border with: Velbert, Velbert-Mitte, Essen, Wülfrath, Ratingen, Ratingen-Homberg, Kettwig

Website: https://heiligenhaus.de

GPS coordinates: 51.32650,6.97100

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54

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