Easter in the Bergisches Land Between industrial heritage, the suspension railway and the charm of spring
Enjoy a varied Easter break in the Bergisches Land and discover fascinating contrasts between impressive industrial heritage and lively cities. Look forward to the famous Wuppertal Suspension Railway, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Zollverein Coal Mine, and delightful Easter moments.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 26.03. - 29.03.2027 | Fr. - Mo. | from CHF 795.- |
Day 1: Switzerland - Velbert
Journey to Heidelberg, with free time. Use the time for a leisurely stroll through the old town and a lunch break in one of the many restaurants or cafés. You then continue to Velbert. After checking in at the hotel, a Good Friday buffet with a variety of fish specialities awaits you.
Day 2: Wuppertal
After breakfast, you travel to Wuppertal, where your local guide will be waiting for a city tour. Discover the charming city in the Wupper valley and experience the legendary Wuppertal Suspension Railway, a landmark of engineering and a symbol of the Bergisches Land. Afterwards, there is time to explore the city centre on your own or to stop for a break in one of the cosy cafés. In the evening, a dinner buffet awaits you at the hotel.
Day 3: Zollverein Coal Mine
Today's programme features the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein, known as the "most beautiful coal mine in the world". During your guided tour, you will discover the surface buildings of Zollverein Shaft XII and the production processes of what was once the largest and most productive coal mine in the world. Follow the path of the coal and learn more about the everyday life of the miners. The authentic halls also show how Zollverein has developed from a working mine into a modern cultural venue. In the afternoon, enjoy free time in Essen, Germany's third greenest city! Back at the hotel, an Easter 3-course dinner awaits you.
Day 4: Velbert - Switzerland
Journey to Mainz. Use the free time for a leisurely lunch break. You then travel back to Switzerland.
Comfort
Der Comfort-Bus, bietet Ihnen alles, worauf Sie als Reisegast Wert legen. Besonders die grosse Beinfreiheit wird Sie überraschen. Unsere Comfort-Busse sind mit 26 – 50 Plätzen ausgestattet.
- 26–50 verstellbare Komfortsitze
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Freistehender Klapptisch pro Sitz, bewegliche Fussstützen
- 220-Volt Steckdose pro Sitzplatz *
- Radio / DVD / Navigationssystem
- Klimaanlage, Toilette und Waschraum, Kühlschrank, Kaffeemaschine
- Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat *
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa
* die meisten Fahrzeuge der EUROBUS Flotte sind damit ausgerüstet
INCLUDED
- Journey by Comfort coach
- Accommodation at the 4* Best Western Plus Parkhotel Velbert, based on a double room
- Breakfast buffet
- Good Friday evening buffet with a variety of fish specialities
- Evening meal as a dinner buffet
- Easter 3-course dinner on
Easter Sunday - Guided city tour of Wuppertal
- Ride on the Suspension Railway in Wuppertal
- Admission to the Ruhr Museum at Zollverein Coal Mine
- Guided tour "Über Kohle und Kumpel - Der Weg der Kohle auf der Zeche" (coal and miners: the path of coal through the colliery)
- Eurobus audio system §
Hotels
The comfortable 4* Best Western Plus Parkhotel is set in a peaceful, green location right next to the Herminghauspark in Velbert and is an ideal base for excursions into the Bergisches Land and the Ruhr region. The modern rooms have a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, TV and free Wi-Fi. Facilities include the Zur Giesserei restaurant serving regional and seasonal cuisine, a hotel bar and a sun terrace with views of the greenery. A sauna and fitness room are also available for relaxation and exercise. Equivalent hotels in the event of unavailability.
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