Remscheid is a charming town that combines nature, culture, history and family attractions. One of Remscheid’s main attractions is its beautiful natural surroundings. The city is surrounded by lush forests, hills and peaceful lakes. It is worth visiting the vast Stadtgarten park, where you can admire flower beds, sculptures and a quiet pond. For lovers of active recreation, the Bergisches Land Nature Park is recommended, where you can wander along picturesque trails.
Remscheid is also famous for its rich history and cultural heritage. In the historic Alt-Remscheid district you can stroll through narrow cobblestone streets full of frame houses and charming shops. Of course, you must visit Remscheid Castle, a medieval fortification offering picturesque views of the city. For art lovers, an important place to visit is the Deutsches Röntgen-Museum.
Location
Remscheid is a town with district rights located in western Germany, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Düsseldorf region.
Bergisches Land Nature Park
Intact nature can still be found in Bergisches Land. The low-mountain landscape of the nature park, which covers over 2,100 square kilometers, is characterized by a constant transformation of forested hills and meadow valleys.
Typical slate and half-timbered houses fit harmoniously into the landscape. Reservoirs and dams, like blue oases, captivate lovers of hiking and water sports.
Wuppertalsperre
The Wuppertal Dam is a worthwhile destination for recreational divers. Underwater you can find old industrial facilities and a viaduct with three submersible bridge arches. The Wupper Dam is a industrial water dam and is located between the towns of Remscheid, Radevormwald and Hückeswagen. It serves to protect against flooding and increase low water levels in the Wupper.
Old Town
The Bergisch lion is the symbol of the city. It stands guard in front of the town hall, an imposing building made from quarry stone. You can shop till you drop in the nearby Allee-Center, the largest shopping centre in the region, and in the pedestrianised area. The Bergisch Symphony Orchestra gives evening performances at the Teo Otto Theater.
Deutsches Röntgen-Museum (X-Ray Museum)
The German X-Ray Museum in Remscheid (Lennep) was founded in 1932. Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, who discovered the Roentgen- or ”X”-rays, was born only 150 meters from this house, where he once lived, which now serves as a library for the Roentgen Museum.
It is the foremost task of the internationally appreciated museum to exhibit the results of Roentgen’s own studies as well as the physical and clinical aspects of the topic in an instructive way to a wide audience. The museum maintains a unique collection of equipment for applying ionizing radiation.
Teo Otto Theater
The Teo Otto Theater in the city of Remscheid is a program theater under the artistic direction of Sven Graf. The theater is a hospitable theater and offers a rich, international program including events in the field of opera, operetta, concerts, musicals, plays, classical and modern dance, circus theater, plays and comedies, theater for children and teenagers.
Stadtkirche Remscheid
The Evangelical City Church is the main Protestant church in Remscheid. The Evangelical Free Church of Remscheid has existed since 1901 and currently has around 340 parishioners.
Bismarckturm Remscheid
This monument (Bismarckturm) commemorates Otto von Bismarck-Schönhausen (1815 – July 30, 1898). He was one of the greatest European statesmen of the 19th century. He served as Prime Minister of Prussia from 1862 to 1890.
Built in 1901 as an observation tower and used as an air raid reporting station during World War II, the Bismarck Tower now serves as an observatory for all astronomy enthusiasts.
Falknerei Bergisch Land
There are approximately 40 different birds in the Bergisch Land falconry. Falconry in Bergisch Land is a great option for a trip. Here you can see and experience a variety of birds up close and, above all, in action.
Since 2014, it has been on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. There are bird flight shows. Between shows, you can take photos with a bird of prey or an owl. This is a great place for families with children.
