Date in Wuppertal – The most beautiful places and activities to fall in love with
Your date in Wuppertal is coming up and you want to surprise your date with a great idea? Of course, you need something really special, something that breaks with the usual clichés. Fortunately, there are plenty of those in the city on the Wupper. We'll show you the most beautiful places, the best restaurants, and great tips for activities for an unforgettable date in Wuppertal.
8 perfect places for your first date in Wuppertal
1. The Jubiläumsbrunnen
A selfie together on your first date? The Jubiläumsbrunnen fountain right next to the old town hall provides the perfect backdrop. And even for those who are a little camera-shy, it's a beautiful place for a date. Arrange to meet at the fountain or take a short break here after a stroll through the city to watch the hustle and bustle around you.
2. Elisenturm
Built in 1838, the Elisenturm is located in the middle of the botanical garden north of the Wupper River. From the approximately 21-meter-high tower, you are guaranteed an unforgettable view over the rooftops of Wuppertal.
And for those who start dreaming on their first date: the domed hall inside the tower is not only open to visitors, but is also a popular wedding venue.
3. Die Hardt Park & Botanical Garden
A patch of green in the middle of Elberfeld city center. Hardt Park and its botanical garden are the perfect place for city dwellers who long for a little more nature.
This place also has a lot to offer for a first date. How about a cozy picnic on the lawn, a game of badminton, or a walk through the beautiful flowers and shrubs of the botanical garden?
4. Waldfrieden Sculpture Park
The Waldfrieden Sculpture Park is one of the most popular attractions in Wuppertal. But that doesn't make it a classic tourist destination. Many locals also enjoy visiting the outdoor museum founded by the British sculptor. For all singles interested in culture, regularly changing exhibitions offer a wonderful meeting place for a first date.
5. The Barmer Anlagen
100 hectares of green space in the middle of Wuppertal. The Barmer Anlagen is the second-largest private park in Germany. From forests, meadows, parks, ponds, walking and hiking trails to viewing points, there is something for everyone.
A special highlight of the park is the Toelleturm tower. In good weather, you and your date can enjoy a wonderful view from up there, which is sure to make many a romantic dreamer's heart flutter.
6. The Luisenviertel
This beautiful artists' and trendy district is definitely worth a visit. In addition to many small shops, you will find a variety of bars and restaurants where you can sit outside and watch the hustle and bustle, especially in summer.
7. The Nordbahntrasse
Sports fans take note: Anyone who doesn't want to miss out on a good dose of physical exercise on their date in Wuppertal can get to know each other better on a relaxed bike ride through the countryside.
The Nordbahntrasse is a 23-kilometer-long former railway line that was converted into an idyllic bike path a few years ago. The highlight of the route: the ride through a 722-meter-long disused railway tunnel.
If you don't want to cycle the entire 23 kilometers in one go, you can stop at one of the many restaurants along the route and enjoy a cool drink or a small snack. We particularly recommend Café Hutmacher and Bouldercafé, which is located in a former industrial factory.
8. The Skywalk in Nordpark
Are you both afraid of heights? Then the Skywalk in Nordpark is the perfect place for your date in Wuppertal. Inaugurated in 2016, the viewing platform offers a truly breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city and beyond to neighboring Schwelm.
Combine your visit to the Skywalk with a nice walk through the adjacent 35-hectare Nordpark.
Dining out in Wuppertal: the best restaurants, cafés, and bars
“The way to the heart is through the stomach!” That's why we've put together a list of the best restaurants and cafés for your date in Wuppertal:
Cafés
1. Born Café
Whether you're looking for a hearty Sunday breakfast or a cup of coffee and a slice of cake in the afternoon, Café Born is the place to go for both.
The best thing about it is that you can watch the suspension railway go by through the large windows while you enjoy your meal together.
Website: www.born-cafe.de
Address: Kaiser Straße 14 • 42329 Wuppertal
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2. La petite Confiserie
Do you both have a sweet tooth? Then you should definitely stop by Café La petite Confiserie. A large selection of homemade cakes, pies, cupcakes, and macarons leaves nothing to be desired. There is always something suitable for vegans as well.
Website: www.lapetite-confiserie.de
Address: Hochstrasse 39 • 42105 Wuppertal
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Sun 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
3. Milias Coffee
The best coffee in Wuppertal? You'll find it at Milias Coffee. In summer, you can get to know each other in peace and quiet on one of the many outdoor seats in the bright sunshine, and in winter, snuggled up in woolen blankets.
Website: www.miliascoffee.de
Address: Corner of Burgstr. 13/Kirchstr. 10 • 42103 Wuppertal
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7am-8pm • Sat 6pm-7pm • Sun 11am-7pm
Lunch
1. Hans im Glück
Going out for burgers on a first date? Why not! At Hans im Glück, you can expect a large selection of delicious burgers made from regional ingredients. If you both like burgers, then you should definitely stop by here on your date in Wuppertal.
Website: www.hansimglueck-burgergrill.de
Address: Herzogstraße 40 • 42103 Wuppertal
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–midnight • Sun 12 p.m.–midnight
2. NOI
Delicious sushi and a wide selection of lunch options. The NOI restaurant is just a stone's throw away from the town hall. A great idea if you're both feeling peckish after a long stroll through the city.
But be warned: this restaurant is no longer an insider tip and is very popular. It's best to reserve in advance to avoid long waiting times.
Website: www.noi-restaurant.de
Address: Neumarktstraße 23 • 42103 Wuppertal
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 12 noon – 11 p.m. • Fri & Sat 12 noon – midnight
For dinner
1. Alaturka
At Alaturka, you can enjoy Turkish specialties in a Mediterranean atmosphere. Fresh dishes from a traditional clay oven or charcoal grill invite you to feast. When the weather is good, be sure to reserve a spot in the beautiful beer garden.
Website: www.alaturka-wuppertal.de
Address: Luisenstraße 63 • 42103 Wuppertal
Opening hours: Tue–Sat 6 p.m.–midnight • Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 6 p.m.–midnight • Closed on Mondays
2. Amalfi il Ristorante
Fancy a quick trip to Italy for your first date? A visit to Amalfi il Ristorante comes pretty close. This small, lovingly run restaurant in the center of Wuppertal offers a lovely atmosphere for getting to know each other.
Website: www.amalfi-ilristorante.de
Address: Kolpingstraße 17 • 42103 Wuppertal
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. • Fri & Sat 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
3. Wagner am Mäuerchen
Pork knuckle, blood sausage, or sauerkraut, followed by a wonderfully fragrant apple strudel for dessert. Wagner am Mäuerchen serves home-style cooking in a rustic setting. Here you can get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere.
Website: www.wagner-am-maeuerchen.de
Address: Mäuerchen 4 • 42103 Wuppertal
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. • Sat 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. • Closed on Sundays
Bars
1. Bar Luise
You can't say no to a good wine. Bar Luise offers a wide selection of wines from the Moselle and the Southern Wine Route. But you'll also find freshly tapped beers such as Pinkus Pils and Mühlen Kölsch on the menu. The perfect place to end your date with a cozy evening and great conversation.
Website: www.luise-wuppertal.de
Address: Luisenstraße 100 • 42103 Wuppertal
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. • Sat 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. • Closed on Sundays
2. Café and Bar Celona
Breakfast, cocktails, and more. This colorful mix awaits you at Café and Bar Celona. Centrally located in downtown Wuppertal, it's a great place to toast a successful day with a few drinks. Happy hour, daily from 9:21 p.m., offers a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.
Website: www.cafe-bar-celona-wuppertal.de
Address: Herzogstraße 33 • 42103 Wuppertal
Opening hours: Sun-Wed 9 a.m. – 1 a.m. • Thu-Sat 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.
3. Locke Wuppertal
Locke Wuppertal is a real cult pub with retro charm. The changing beer selection ranges from Guinness and Bolten to various Kölsch beers, and there are always a few Altbier varieties on the menu. If you're looking for that classic pub feeling for your date, Locke is definitely the place to be.
A special highlight: every Sunday evening, there is a traditional Tatort viewing. Bring your date along and solve the case together over a cold beer.
Website: www.locke-wuppertal.de
Address: Kaiserstraße 83 • 42329 Wuppertal
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. • Sat 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.
These 8 activities will make your first date a complete success
1. The Wuppertal Suspension Railway
A ride on the Wuppertal Suspension Railway is a must for any visit to Wuppertal. You and your date will literally be floating on cloud nine as you enjoy the fantastic view over the city.
2. Escape Room
You and your date are locked in a mysterious room. Then you have 60 minutes to solve the puzzle and escape. Search together for hidden clues and uncover the secret mystery. The live escape games in the center of Elberfeld offer a very special kind of first date.
3. The Green Zoo Wuppertal
The Green Zoo in Wuppertal is one of the oldest and most traditional zoos in Germany. Here, you and your date can get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by big cats, polar bears, and other animals.
The highlight: the friendly elephant Tuffi, who has already brought many couples together.
4. Golfing Underground
Miniature golf is boring? Not at all! In the basement of an old paper factory, Golfing Underground offers a very special kind of miniature golf date. Golf in a fascinatingly designed fantasy world, complete with 3D effects and black light.
From underwater worlds to lunar landscapes to science fiction, the 22-hole course has a lot to offer.
5. Solingen Observatory
Is there anything more romantic than gazing into the depths of the starry sky together? At the Solingen Observatory, you can even do that with your date during the day. It is one of the oldest public observatories in Germany and offers a varied program covering the vastness of space.
6. Von der Heydt Museum
When you first met online, you quickly realized that you are both real culture fans? Then the Von der Heydt Museum is just the right place for your first date. Located in the old Elberfeld town hall, the museum offers almost 3,000 paintings, 500 sculptures, and 30,000 graphic images.
A successful end to your date: visit the museum café right next door.
7. Indoor karting track
The perfect date activity for rainy weather: indoor karting. Here, you and your date can race each other in spectacular races with karts reaching speeds of up to 70 km/h and prove to each other what you're capable of.
8. Climbing park
Exercise causes our bodies to release happiness hormones. The perfect conditions for your first date to be a complete success. Die Wupperwände in the Langerfeld district offers plenty of space for bouldering and climbing on a 600 m² climbing area.
Venture a first cautious physical contact when you lend each other a helping hand or hold on to each other to climb the walls together.
Conclusion: Countless possibilities for your date in Wuppertal
As you can see, there are countless possibilities to make your date in Wuppertal unforgettable.
Whether it's art, sports, dining out, or a real action-packed date, there's something for everyone here.
Now it's up to you: ask your sweetheart out on a date and spend a wonderful day together. Hopefully the first of many more! We'll keep our fingers crossed for you.
