Schwebebahn station Alter Markt, Suspension railway station in Barmen district, Wuppertal, Germany.
Alter Markt station is a stop on the Wuppertal Suspension Railway, supported by four massive concrete and steel pylons. The structure spans roughly 120 meters above the square and forms a distinctive landmark in the city's skyline.
The station opened in 1903 as Rathausbrücke in the Art Nouveau style and has shaped the city's character ever since. After damage during World War II, it underwent major reconstruction during the 1960s.
The station sits next to the pedestrian zone Werth, where local shops and restaurants shape the rhythm of the city. It serves as a natural meeting point between the historic city center and Wuppertal's newer districts.
The station has two access points to the platform, both easily reachable from street level. The surroundings are easily walkable, and connections to the city center make it simple to explore the area.
The suspension railway system this station belongs to is the only one of its kind in Germany and has crossed the city for over 120 years. Many visitors do not realize the railway was inspired by the Wupper River, which once ran through these areas.
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