Utopiastadt, Sociocultural center in Mirke district, Wuppertal, Germany.

Utopiastadt occupies the defunct Wuppertal-Mirke railway station on the Nordbahntrasse, a former rail line converted into a bike freeway. The main station building and the old baggage-handling annex are being renovated step by step, largely through volunteer work. Inside are offices, ateliers, coworking space, the /dev/tal hackerspace, the Hutmacher cafe and the Utopiawerkstadt open workshop.

The center emerged in 2011 when an abandoned railway station was transformed into a community space. Ownership transferred to the organization from the local savings bank in 2016, ensuring its long-term stability.

The space brings together artists, musicians, and neighbors who collaborate on exhibitions, concerts, and creative projects throughout the year. Rooms function as open workshops where people can develop ideas and work side by side on shared endeavors.

The station building sits directly on the Nordbahntrasse, the former railway line opened as a bike route in 2014, so it is easiest to reach by bicycle or on foot. The former baggage handling building has been renovated since 2017 largely through voluntary work, and renovation of the main building began in 2019, so parts of the site may be closed off. Monthly repair cafes for electrical devices and bicycles offer free tools and guidance for self-help.

The grounds feature an urban garden with an aquaponics system, maintained by the Aufbruch am Arrenberg association since 2018. This fish and plant cultivation method demonstrates sustainable practices within the city.