Wuppertal Suspension Railway
Wuppertaler Schwebebahn
Opened in 1901, this suspended monorail floats above the Wupper River. It is the world's oldest electric suspension railway, 13.3 km long, and a truly unique ride.
The Wuppertal Suspension Railway opened in 1901. Its cars hang beneath a steel track, and for most of its route it runs about 12 meters above the Wupper River as it winds through the city. The line is 13.3 km long with 20 stations, takes about 30 minutes end to end, and remains everyday commuter transport. We recommend riding from Vohwinkel at the western end to Oberbarmen at the east, sitting in the front or rear car for river views. On weekends the 1900 “Kaiserwagen” (Emperor's Carriage) heritage train sometimes runs as a sightseeing service, and reservations are required. Fares follow the standard VRR tariff, and the Deutschlandticket can be used. From Cologne Central Station, take an RE or S-Bahn train; the trip to Wuppertal Central Station takes about 30–40 minutes.
Opening hours
About 05:30–23:00 (except Sunday maintenance days)
Nearby sights
- Schloss Burg
- Cologne Zoo
- Cologne Cable Car
- KölnTriangle Panorama
- Hohenzollern Bridge
- Museum Ludwig
- Cologne Cathedral
- Cologne Old Town & Great St. Martin