Is the suspension monorail in Wuppertal a tourist attraction?

The suspension monorail, which winds its way through Wuppertal “like a steely dragon” (in the words of the Wuppertal poet Else Lasker-Schüler), is the prime tourist attraction. More than 1.5 thousand million people have travelled through Wuppertal on it in the course of its 110-year history.

Is there a suspension railway in Wuppertal Germany?

The Wuppertal Suspension Railway (German: Wuppertaler Schwebebahn) is a suspension railway in Wuppertal, Germany.

Is there a suspension monorail in Oberbarmen?

The world-famous suspension monorail gives access to places in the valley, providing a convenient connection between Vohwinkel and Oberbarmen. for the suspension monorail and for buses can be obtained from the ticket machines at every station of the suspension monorail or in buses from the bus driver.

Where is the oldest monorail in the world?

Located in the hills of Wuppertal Germany is a unique suspended railway which opened in 1901. This is the oldest monorail system in the world and the only one of its kind.

Why is the Schwebebahn so important in Wuppertal?

The suspension monorail (the “Schwebebahn”) with its swift train service is not only a landmark and historical monument but has been Wuppertal’s indispensable means of transport since its inauguration in 1901. 85,000 passengers use it daily to travel through the city without the problems of junctions or traffic jams.

Who was the elephant on the suspension monorail?

The suspension monorail was made world-famous by a young elephant called Tuffi. On July 21 st 1950 Tuffi boarded a train as an advertising gimmick for a visit by the Circus Althoff. Whether or not she felt trapped we do not know, but after only a short ride she had had enough.