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Mettmann offers a range of options for a stay focused on culture and history. The Neanderthal Museum explores human history, while the City History House focuses on Mettmann’s development. Historic buildings and the Evolution Trail offer further perspectives, while the city forest adds trails and the Goldberg Pond.
Human History and Local History
The family-friendly exhibition at the Neanderthal Museum covers 7 million years of human history. The museum is located at Talstraße 300, 40822 Mettmann. This places it in a different time frame from the City History House, which spans three floors and covers more than 1,000 years of Mettmann’s history.
Topics at the City History House include limestone quarrying in the Neander Valley around 1856 and the Neanderthal remains that were uncovered as a result. The two institutions thus offer different perspectives: the exhibition at the Neanderthal Museum spans millions of years, while the City History House conveys local history through specific events and developments.
Historic Sites and Industrial Heritage
The tower and baptismal font of the Romanesque Church of St. Lambertus, built in the 12th century, have survived to this day. The Goldberg Mill was first mentioned in 1450. Its original milling mechanism is intended to be preserved as a technical monument. The mill also serves as a venue for cultural events. If you have a particular event in mind, check the dates in advance.
The area around the mill also has its own character: it is in the city forest, where you will find the Goldberg Pond and hiking trails. The mill, pond and trails appeal to different interests, from industrial heritage and cultural events to spending time surrounded by greenery. These details describe different aspects of the same city forest, not a set excursion route.
The Evolution Trail Between the City and the Museum
The Mettmann Evolution Trail connects the Neanderthal city of Mettmann with the Neanderthal Museum. It consists of a loosely arranged series of landmarks along the country road from Erkrath to Mettmann and passes through the valley of the DĂĽssel and the Mettmann Stream. Artistic design and surprising installations make the themes of evolution more accessible. The trail offers a different way of engaging with these themes than the museum exhibition: they are presented along the route through landmarks and installations.
The Evolution Trail also includes a documentation and presentation project in Mettmann’s city center, inspired by the concept of the “talking city.” In this way, the trail links the route between Mettmann and the museum with a project in the city center. The features described range from a loosely arranged series of landmarks to this documentation and presentation in the urban space.
Outdoor Pool and Getting There
The natural outdoor pool can be reached by bus or by Regiobahn S28 to the Goldberger Teich, Toni-Turek-Allee or Mettmann-Stadtwald stops. Walking paths lead from there to the pool. Check the timetable for your chosen connection before travelling so you can plan your journey to the stops listed.
For the general travel overview: Mettmann.
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