Wuppertal is in the Wupper valley, but the Wupper river. It is an unusual German city because of its linear layout, which is dictated by the steep slopes of the valley. It is close to Düsseldorf, and it was here in 1897 that Aspirin was invented. The European Institute for International Relations is based in Wuppertal, as is the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy. Car hire in Wuppertal will get you in front of the town's 4,5 monuments and historical points of interest. Hiring a car in Wuppertal means you can drive right under the most impressive sight in the city, the brilliant floating monorail.
Wuppertal is the home of the only suspended monorail, the Wuppertaller Schwebebahn. It was built in 1901, and the tracks are suspended 26 feet above the city streets. Wuppertal is well known for its sporting traditions, and while here you can see football, handball, rollerhockey, volleyball and basketball being played at top level hiring a car will in Wuppertal will take you to some of the more remote games. There is a historic dam called the Ronsdorfer Talsperre just outside the city- there is parking close to the walking route around the dam, so it's easy to go to if you rent a car in Wuppertal. The top of the dam is a wide path which offers excellent views.
