Wuppertal lies in the Bergisches Land in a deep Wupper valley at an average elevation of 152 meters above sea level – with an extraordinary internal elevation range. The Wupper flows at 72–80 m through the narrow valley; hillside districts north and south rise to 250–305 m. The Schwebebahn suspension railway (opened 1901) hangs up to 12 m above the river.
That works out to roughly 499 feet above sea level. The nearby cities compared on this page average 73 m, putting Wuppertal about 79 m higher.
Quick Facts
| Elevation (above sea level) | 152 m |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51.2562° N, 7.1508° E |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
Compare elevations – nearby cities
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf | 42 | Germany |
| Cologne | 59 | Germany |
| Bochum | 99 | Germany |
| Essen | 90 | Germany |
Cities with a similar elevation
The following cities sit at an elevation similar to Wuppertal (152 m above sea level):
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 171 | Austria |
| Aachen | 174 | Germany |
| Kassel | 175 | Germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Wuppertal above sea level?
Wuppertal averages 152 m above sea level. The Wupper valley floor sits at 72–80 m; hilltop districts reach 250–305 m – a difference of over 200 m within city limits.
What is the Wuppertal Schwebebahn?
The Wuppertal Schwebebahn is a 13.3 km monorail suspension railway operating since 1901 above and alongside the Wupper – up to 12 m above the river. It is the world's oldest operational suspension railway, carrying around 25 million passengers annually.
What is the Bergisches Land near Wuppertal?
The Bergisches Land is a low mountain region east of the Ruhr, rising from 100 to 519 m. The name does not mean 'mountainous' but refers to the House of Berg – the medieval ruling family of this region.