landmark
Wuppertal Schwebebahn
The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.
15 km · about 30 min drive
EuropeGermanyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Heiligenhaus
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
About Heiligenhaus
Heiligenhaus is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Velbert, 43km from Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom).
Heiligenhaus is in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with about 28,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Velbert, about 5 km away.
Heiligenhaus (German pronunciation: [ˈhaɪlɪɡn̩ˌhaʊs] ; Limburgish: Hillijehoes) is a town in the district of Mettmann, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the suburban Rhine-Ruhr area. It lies between Düsseldorf and Essen.
Bochum University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Bochum, formerly Fachhochschule Bochum)Read more
has a branch in Heiligenhaus for the development of locking Systems.
Heiligenhaus also contains the ancestral family farm of the acclaimed American author John Steinbeck.
Where to Stay in Heiligenhaus
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Heiligenhaus.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Heiligenhaus.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Heiligenhaus?
Within an hour or so of Heiligenhaus: Wuppertal Schwebebahn (15 km), Classic Remise Düsseldorf (18 km), Zollverein Coal Mine (19 km), Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) (43 km).
Are there any good drives near Heiligenhaus?
The nearest famous roads are Mosel Valley Wine Route and Baraque de Fraiture.
Where is Heiligenhaus?
Heiligenhaus is in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, about 5 km from Velbert.
Road trip
Drive to Heiligenhaus
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Heiligenhaus. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 27,700
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 51.3266, 6.9711
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for GermanyTags
Worth the detour from Heiligenhaus
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Classic Remise Düsseldorf
A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.
18 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Zollverein Coal Mine
A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
This twin-spired Gothic giant towers over the Rhine, its 533 steps rewarding climbers with a sweeping city panorama.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Phantasialand
Award-winning German theme park near Cologne known for incredibly detailed theming and innovative ride experiences.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Heiligenhaus
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 75 kmDrachenfelsA dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Heiligenhaus.
Plan a trip around Heiligenhaus
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Heiligenhaus.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.