Suspension monorail news

New suspension railway model

The classic in a new edition

The classic suspension railway model is now available with a new design and adapted outer packaging!

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New design suspension railway model

Suspension railroad renewal program: Part 2

Refurbishment of the Robert-Daum-Platz suspension railway station

After the renovation of the suspension railway stations began with the Wupperfeld station, it is now continuing with the Robert-Daum-Platz station.

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Außenansicht der Schwebebahnstation Robert-Daum-Platz

Suspension railway renewal programme

Work at the Wupperfeld station

Following the expansion of the Wuppertal suspension railway from 1994 to 2014, many parts of the infrastructure are getting on in years. They are now due for renewal.

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Außenansicht der Schwebebahnstation Wupperfeld

The Langer Tisch 2024

Wuppertal celebrates its 95th birthday

WSW mobil is offering a special ticket to mark the "Langer Tisch 2024" city festival.

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Außenansicht der Schwebebahnstation Ohligsmühle

WSW bans e-scooters

The WSW bans electric pedal rollers on its buses and the suspension railroad

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Außenansicht der Schwebebahnstation Werther Brücke

WDR Westart in the Schwebodrom

The WDR presented the Schwebodrom in Wuppertal in a detailed report.

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Ein Beispiel, wie die VR-Tour durch die VR-Brille aussieht. Es sieht so aus, als säße der Nutzer in der Schwebebahn und blicke aufs Ufer Wuppertals in 1900.

75 years of Wuppertaler Stadtwerke

we congratulate you with a new suspension railway model!

Wuppertaler Stadtwerke is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. There is a new suspension railway model to mark the occasion!

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Suspension railway model "75 years of WSW"

The Schwebodrom has opened!

The great suspension railway experience in three stations opened its doors on 21.10.2023!

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Der Eingang des Schwebodroms

WSW successfully completes modernization of Schwebebahn elevator

WSW has completed its modernization of the elevator systems at the suspension railway stations. Find out more about this important improvement to the public transport network in Wuppertal.

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The Oberbarmen suspension railway station

New speed – new timetable!

starting April 17th

With higher speed and a new timetable to faster journeys!

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Frontansicht der neuen Schwebebahn im Betrieb

Pre-sale DeutschlandTicket

On April 3rd, 2023, the sale begins!

The DeutschlandTicket launches as a public transport subscription that allows for nationwide use of all local transportation.

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Die neue Schwebebahnfährt über der Wupper

60 km/h will be possible again!

The suspension railway will soon be allowed to go faster!

After long and elaborate preparations, the speed limit of the suspension railway will soon be raised again.

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Außenansicht der Schwebebahnstation Loher Brücke

The suspension railway as a Christmas gift:

our suspension railway models

Give your loved ones a gift for the festive season with the Wuppertal landmark.... in miniature for your own living room!

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Collage diverser Souvenirs rund um die Schwebebahn.

The Schwebebahn Stories

on Radio Wuppertal

Every Thursday interesting, astonishing and amusing facts about our suspension railway - presented by WSW and Radio Wuppertal.

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Außenansicht der Schwebebahnstation Hammerstein

Schwebebahnwanderungen

The new book with hiking routes around the suspension railroad!

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Die Schwebebahn fährt durch einen grünen Abschnitt der Strecke.

Last Minute Trip Ideas

for the second half of the summer holidays

The summer holidays are slowly coming to an end. Here are some tips to fill the last two weeks with action!

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Die Schwebebahn im Herbst

Mandatory masks

in buses and the suspension railroad!

WSW mobil points out that there is still a mask obligation for passengers in buses and the suspension railroad!

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Station Ohligsmühle Außenansicht

Schwebebahnlauf 2022

The 10th Schwebebahnlauf goes Hybrid

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Gruppenfoto der WSW Mitarbeiter, die am Schwebebahnlauf 2019 teilgenommen haben.

9-Euro-Ticket

current information

The state, associations and transport companies are working hard to implement the 9-Euro-Ticket. We have summarized the information currently available for you.

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Grafik zum 9-Euro-Ticket

Taking E-Scooters on the Suspension Railroad

From 28.3.2022, e-scooters will be allowed on the Schwebebahn. Find out about the requirements here!

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Station Vohwinkel

The LEGO Suspension Railway model...

... may soon become reality!

Designed by a student from Wuppertal, the project "LEGO Suspension Railway" is only lacking a few votes to take the next step!

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Frontaufnahme des Schwebebahnmodells mit Bahnsteig

50th anniversary University of Wuppertal

we are celebrating with a new suspension railway model!

The "Bergische Universität Wuppertal" turns 50 years old this year! To celebrate this special anniversary, the WSW have released a new special model of the suspension railway.

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Frontansicht des Schwebebahnmodells "50 Jahre Bergische Universität Wuppertal"

Welcome to the new year!

After a turbulent year 2021 for Wuppertal and the Schwebebahn, we are looking forward to an exciting new year 2022.

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Außenansicht der Schwebebahnstation Sonnborner Straße

The Schwebebahn year 2021 in review!

2021 was an eventful and exciting year for the people of Wuppertal and their suspension railway. The second half of the year was particularly busy!

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Die Schwebebahn fährt im Herbst über der Wupper

The Engels Year: a retrospect

On Nov. 28, 2021, the Engels Year came to an end. We look back on a year full of celebrations!

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Aufnahme der Statue von Friedrich Engels in einem Park mit blühenden Bäumen

Protection Against Corona

3G rule for public transport cancelled

The nationwide regulation for the use of local public transport has been in effect since today.

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Außenansicht der Schwebebahnstation Vohwinkel

50 Years of "Show with the Mouse"

we are celebrating with a new suspension railway model!

The mouse is 50 years old! To celebrate this special event, the WSW have released a new special model of the suspension railway.

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Frontansicht des Schwebebahnmodells "50 Jahre Sendung mit der Maus"

Engels-Haus finally reopens!

After extensive renovations, Engels-Haus opens its doors to the pubic again!

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Engels Haus outside view

New Audio Guides

for the Suspension Railway!

Just in time for the return to the regular schedule of the Wuppertal Suspension Railway, Wuppertal Marketing and WSW have launched audio guides for the whole route of the “Schwebebahn”. Whether you are a seasoned Wuppertal citizen or a globetrotter visiting Wuppertal for the first time, the audio guides provide interesting facts for everyone.

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Wuppertal: One of the Top 20 Travel Destinations...

...Thanks to the Schwebebahn!

In January 2020 CNN Travel posted an article ranking the 20 best travel destinations of the year. Of course, the year didn’t see much recreational travel and so this report is now more relevant than ever, with folks burning to explore new places again.

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Ansicht von Wuppertal aus der Vogelperspektive

The „Schwebebahn“ is Running Again!

The day is finally here: the suspension railway will resume its regular schedule and drive every day of the week again, starting as soon as August!

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Die neue Schwebebahnfährt über der Wupper