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Easter in the Bergisches Land
Trip highlights:
- Wuppertal Schwebebahn
- UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein
- Easter culinary moments
Between Industrial Heritage, Schwebebahn & Spring Flair
Experience varied Easter days in the Bergisches Land and discover fascinating contrasts between impressive industrial heritage and vibrant cities. Look forward to the famous Wuppertal Schwebebahn, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zeche Zollverein and delightful Easter moments.
Day 1: Switzerland - Velbert
Journey to Heidelberg, free time. Enjoy an leisurely stroll through the old town at your own pace and lunch in one of the many restaurants or cafés. Then continue to Velbert. After checking in at the hotel, a Good Friday buffet with various fish specialities awaits you.
Day 2: Wuppertal
After breakfast, travel to Wuppertal, where your local tour guide will meet you for a city tour. Discover the charming city in the Wupper valley and experience the legendary Wuppertal Schwebebahn, a landmark of engineering and a symbol of the Bergisches Land. Afterwards, there is time to explore the city centre on your own or stop for a coffee in one of the cosy cafés. In the evening, a dinner buffet awaits you at the hotel.
Day 3: Zeche Zollverein
Today's programme features the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein, known as the "most beautiful colliery in the world". During your guided tour, you will see the surface facilities of Zollverein Shaft XII and learn about the production processes of what was once the largest and most productive hard coal colliery in the world. Follow the Path of Coal and find out more about the everyday life of the miners. The authentic halls also show how Zollverein has developed from a mine into a modern cultural venue. Free time in the afternoon in Essen, Germany's third greenest city! Back at the hotel, an Easter three-course menu awaits you.
Day 4: Velbert - Switzerland
Journey to Mainz. Enjoy a relaxed lunch break during the free time. Then return journey to Switzerland.
The comfortable 4* Best Western Plus Parkhotel is set peacefully in greenery, directly by the Herminghauspark in Velbert, and is an ideal base for excursions into the Bergisches Land and the Ruhr area. The modern rooms have a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, TV and free WiFi. Facilities include the Restaurant Zur Giesserei serving regional and seasonal cuisine, a hotel bar and a sunny terrace with views of the greenery. For relaxation and exercise, there is also a sauna and fitness room. Equivalent hotels if unavailable.
Included services
- Travel in a Comfort coach
- Accommodation at the 4* Best Western Plus Parkhotel Velbert, double room basis
- Breakfast buffet
- Good Friday evening buffet with various fish specialities
- Dinner buffet
- Three-course Easter dinner menu on Easter Sunday
- City tour of Wuppertal
- Ride on the Schwebebahn in Wuppertal
- Admission to Ruhr Museum Zeche Zollverein
- Guided tour "On Coal and Miners - The Path of Coal at the Colliery"
- Eurobus audio system §
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- Individual fold-down table for each seat, movable footrests
- 220-volt socket at every seat *
- Radio / DVD / navigation system
- Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge, coffee machine
- Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
- Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe
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