Information for visitors
Below you will find all the important information about your visit to Visiodrom. We look forward to seeing you!
Opening hours and guided tours
Opening hours Visiodrom
From 23.08.2023
Wednesday to Sunday:
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
First show: 15 minutes after opening
Last admission: 5:15 pm
Guided tours
The Gaskessel, its history and the conversion are unique in the world. In addition to experiencing the show, visitors can find out lots of interesting information about the exhibition and this industrial monument that is well worth seeing.
Information and booking options for our guided tours can be found here.
Buy tickets on site
adults 11,50 Euro Children 6-13 years 6.50 euros Information on family tickets, discounts, group tickets, online ordering, advance booking offices can be found here: Tickets Please note: Cash payment will not be possible at our box offices on site. You are welcome to pay by credit and debit card or purchase an online ticket in advance.
These coronavirus rules will apply from April 3, 2022
From April 3 onwards, there will be no 3G proof, no obligation to wear a mask and no social distancing rules when visiting Visiodrom at Gaskessel Wuppertal. Nevertheless, we strongly recommend wearing a face mask. Stay healthy!
We look forward to your visit!
Information for your visit
Please note that the gasometer is not heated during your visit.
The inside temperature is the same as the outside temperature, especially on cold days.
Please be on site with all persons approx. 30 minutes before the start of the tour to organize registration and billing.
Dogs are unfortunately not permitted in the exhibition and show area.
Parking spaces are available directly at Gaskessel.
Coach parking spaces are also available and can be reserved.
The Gasometer Wuppertal has disabled access. Disabled parking spaces are located directly in front of the entrance. The large show, the exhibition under the pressure plate and the restaurant are accessible without barriers. The exhibition on the pressure plate “History and change of the gasometer” and the Skywalk are only accessible to a limited extent.
Address and contact
Visiodrom GmbH
Visiodrom at Gaskessel Wuppertal
Mohrenstraße 3
42289 Wuppertal
Phone: 0202 26532896
E-mail: info@visiodrom.de
Arrival by car
From Düsseldorf/Cologne/Mönchengladbach:
A46 Exit Wuppertal-Barmen, drive towards Barmen-Zentrum for about 1.5 km on Carnaper Straße. At the “Alter Markt” turn left onto the B7/Höhne towards Schwelm/Langerfeld, stay on the B7 for about 2.5 km, turn right into Rauentaler Bergstraße, next right again into Waldeckstraße – then the gasometer is ahead – there are parking spaces directly at the gasometer! (The navigation system may offer different routes. However, the route listed above is the easiest). From Frankfurt/Duisburg:
From the A3 at the Hilden interchange, take the A46 towards Wuppertal, A46 exit Wuppertal-Barmen, then follow the directions above. From Dortmund/Münster:
A1 exit Wuppertal-Langerfeld, drive towards Barmen/Elberfeld for about 2.5 km on the B7/Jesinghauser Straße. Turn left into Rauentaler Bergstraße, take the next right into Waldeckstraße – then the gasometer is ahead – parking spaces are available directly at the gasometer! From Essen/Bochum:
From the A43 at the Wuppertal-Nord junction, take the A1 towards Wuppertal, A1 exit Wuppertal-Langerfeld, then follow the directions above.
Arrival by train and suspension railroad
From Wuppertal Hbf take the S8, RE7 or RE13 to Wuppertal-Oberbarmen. From there, the Gasometer is easy to see and can be easily reached on foot in three minutes.
Or leave Wuppertal Hbf and take the suspension railroad in the direction of Barmen to the terminus at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen. The gasometer is also clearly visible from the suspension railroad station and can be easily reached on foot in three minutes.
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