The "Millipede" is the name lovingly given by the residents of Wuppertal to the more than 100 year old suspension railway. Getting off at the "Zoo" stop is a must for families. In addition to modern elephants and predator enclosures, visitors can admire the underwater world of penguins from a tunnel. The green town on the Wupper river also has a lot to offer families that like walking and cycling.

Something special for families

• There's a large park with miniature golf course right opposite the youth hostel.
• Bed & Bike: certified by the ADFC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club - General German Bicycle Club) as being bike-friendly accommodation
• The heritage railways in Wuppertal, the Bergische Museumsbahnen, make tram history come alive.
• The suspension railway-zoo day is a family classic.
• There are numerous excursion ideas for railway fans both young and old.
• The new "Sambatrasse" ("samba line") cycle route, a former railway track, can even by used by small children thanks to its low gradients.
• One of the largest indoor climbing centres in North Rhine-Westphalia is just 20 minutes away.
• Pre-order a cot, high chair.
• The hostel can arrange child care on request

Travel packages for families

The Wuppertal Youth Hostel offers various travel offers and special packages for families. You will find an overview on our travel offers page.