Von-der-Heydt-Turm, Wuppertal

Name: Von-der-Heydt-Turm
Address: Wuppertal, Germany

#98 among attractions in Wuppertal

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The Von-der-Heydt-Turm is an observation tower at 274 m above sea level in front of the Königshöhe on the Kiesberg, which rises south of the Wupper in the Wuppertal district of Elberfeld-West.

The tower was built in 1892 from donations of the Elberfeld banker August Freiherr von der Heydt and named after the donor. It was built in the German Renaissance style according to the design of the Elberfeld city building inspector Schaumann. It is 20 meters high. Today, volunteer watchmen allow groups to visit the tower.

A bronze plaque commemorating the donor family was stolen during the Second World War. In 2013, a stele with an information panel was erected with the history of the structure.

Coordinates: 51°14'42"N, 7°7'15"E

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Elberfeld-West (Zoo)Wuppertal Germany

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Von-der-Heydt-Turm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wuppertal Zoo, Von der Heydt-Museum, Schwimmoper, Alte Synagoge.

0.6 miSW
Zoo
Wuppertal Zoo, Wuppertal
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1.4 miNE
Art collections in the former town hall
Von der Heydt-Museum, Wuppertal
36 min walk • The Von der Heydt Museum is a museum in Wuppertal, Germany. The Von der Heydt Museum includes works by artists from the 17th century to the present time.
1 miNE
Watersports, Outdoor activities, Swimming
Schwimmoper, Wuppertal
27 min walk • The Wuppertaler Schwimmoper is a municipal bathing establishment in Wuppertal. It was built until 1957 and was entered in the city's list of historical monuments in 1995.
1.4 miNE
Synagogue
Alte Synagoge, Wuppertal
37 min walk • The Old Synagogue was the meeting house of the Jews in Elberfeld from 1865 to 1938; until the construction of the Barmer Synagogue in 1897, it also served as a synagogue for the Jews of Barmen.
1.2 miE
Library
University Library of Wuppertal, Wuppertal
31 min walk • The University Library of Wuppertal is a central service institution of University of Wuppertal in Wuppertal, Germany. The main building at main campus Grifflenberg holds five special libraries while both sub campuses Haspel and Freudenberg hold one special library each.
1.3 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Thalia-Theater, Wuppertal
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1.2 miNE
51°15'11"N • 7°8'43"E
Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal, Wuppertal
31 min walk • Bridge, City hall, Event space
1.1 miNE
Church
Basilika St. Laurentius, Wuppertal
30 min walk • The Basilica of St. Laurentius in Elberfeld is the main Roman Catholic church and the most important Roman Catholic church building in Wuppertal.
0.9 miNE
Church
Neue Kirche, Wuppertal
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1.4 miNE
Church
Friedhofskirche, Wuppertal
37 min walk • The cemetery church in Elberfeld is one of the largest churches in Wuppertal and the third oldest place of worship built for the Reformed Church in Elberfeld. Important Reformed pastors such as the moderator of the Reformed Federation Hermann...
1.1 miNW
Market
Bahnhof Wuppertal-Varresbeck, Wuppertal
30 min walk • Wuppertal-Varresbeck station was a railroad station in Wuppertal. It was located on the "Wuppertaler Nordbahn", opened in 1879 and closed in this section in 1999. It corresponded to the historic station class II OK.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Von-der-Heydt-Turm?

Nearby attractions include Ehrenfriedhof Elberfeld, Wuppertal (4 min walk), Wuppertal Zoo, Wuppertal (15 min walk), Weyerbuschturm, Wuppertal (17 min walk), Nützenbergpark, Wuppertal (19 min walk).

How to get to Von-der-Heydt-Turm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Von-der-Heydt-Turm:

Bus

Am Elend • Lines: 639 (6 min walk)
Heimatplan • Lines: 639 (7 min walk)

Train

Westende (8 min walk)
Pestalozzistraße (9 min walk)