Wuppertal Central Station

Wuppertal Central Station serves as a major railway hub in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, connecting regional and national train services across Germany and Europe.

The station officially opened in 1848 as part of the Elberfeld–Dortmund railway during Germany's railway expansion, facilitating industrial growth in the Ruhr region.

Designated as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia, the station reflects mid-19th-century railway design with neoclassical elements including Corinthian columns and ashlar construction.

Located at Döppersberg 37 at an elevation of 515 feet (156 meters), the station offers multiple platforms, ticketing services, retail outlets, and direct connections to the Wuppertal suspension railway.

The station building features a public piano installed in 2018 in the main hall, providing cultural entertainment for travelers passing through this historic transportation hub.

Location: Elberfeld

Location: Wuppertal

Inception: 1850

Official opening: 1848

Elevation above the sea: 156 m

Part of: Elberfeld–Dortmund railway

Address: Döppersberg 37

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Wuppertal_Hbf-1036992

GPS coordinates: 51.25472,7.15000

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:59