Velbert

Velbert, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia's Mettmann district, is known worldwide for the production of locks and fittings, a specialisation that has shaped its industrial identity. The walkable centre offers cafés, restaurants, and historic churches, while scenic viewpoints are within easy reach in the surrounding Niederbergisches Land. The city sits within a wider region ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, and Düsseldorf, Essen, and Wuppertal are all a short drive away.

• Population87,669
• Nearest water0.5 km
• Nearest mountain6.5 km
• UNESCO within 50 km14