Velbert
Velbert, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia's Mettmann district, is known worldwide for the production of locks and fittings, a specialisation that has shaped its industrial identity. The walkable centre offers cafés, restaurants, and historic churches, while scenic viewpoints are within easy reach in the surrounding Niederbergisches Land. The city sits within a wider region ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, and Düsseldorf, Essen, and Wuppertal are all a short drive away.
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- Population87,669
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.5 km4.1 mi
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Velbert: quick answers
Where is Velbert?
Velbert is in Germany, about 12 km7.7 miles in a straight line from Wuppertal.
How do you get to Velbert?
The nearest airport is Essen (ESS), about 37 min away by road. The nearest train station is Wuppertal-Steinbeck, about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Velbert?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C36°F. The wettest month is December, with about 111 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Velbert?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 30 restaurants, 17 cafés and 30 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Velbert?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Willich, Hilden and Viersen. Velbert is listed among the day trips from Cologne.