In the Erkrath-Hochdahl railway and local history museum, the history of the Bergisch-Märkische railway is documented and made tangible for visitors.
As early as 1838, West Germany's first railway ran from Düsseldorf to Erkrath. One of the old engine sheds along the route has been preserved to this day and has served as the location for the museum since 1999. The exhibition focuses on numerous exhibits relating to the route and the construction of the first railway in West Germany, such as B. historical vehicles, an old ticket issue or operable signals.
In addition, the locomotive shed regularly serves as a nostalgic meeting place for various events such as art exhibitions, jazz concerts or Christmas markets. The museum is supplemented by the gourmet restaurant "Hopmanns Olive" with a beer garden, a children's playground and an outdoor area with a vehicle exhibition.
In addition, the locomotive shed regularly serves as a nostalgic meeting place for various events such as art exhibitions, jazz concerts or Christmas markets. The museum is supplemented by the gourmet restaurant "Hopmanns Olive" with a beer garden, a children's playground and an outdoor area with a vehicle exhibition.
Good to know
Opening hours
The maintenance hall is open from April to October, on Wednesdays from 17 p.m. to 19 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 14 p.m.
Guided tours possible by arrangement
Guided tours possible by arrangement
Days off: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, all public holidays closed
General Information
Parking lots available
Bus stop available
fitness
for groups
for families
foreign languages
German
Payment options
Eintritt frei
Barrierefreiheit
Museum and historical platform are accessible for people with mobility difficulties or wheelchairs, accessible toilets and parking spaces available
Hygiene and infection control measures
The current hygiene and infection protection measures of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia apply.
Arrival & Parking
The museum is located in the immediate vicinity of the Hochdahl S-Bahn station on S-Bahn line 8 (Mönchengladbach - Hagen). Accessible after a 300 m walk.
By car via the Hilden A 3/A 46 motorway junction, Hilden exit, towards Erkrath/Mettmann via Bergische Allee/Schimmelbuschstraße/Hildener Straße at the end of Ziegeleiweg, house number 1-3, directly at the railway tracks.
Take the bus directly to the Hochdahl S-Bahn station. There is a bus stop there.
By car via the Hilden A 3/A 46 motorway junction, Hilden exit, towards Erkrath/Mettmann via Bergische Allee/Schimmelbuschstraße/Hildener Straße at the end of Ziegeleiweg, house number 1-3, directly at the railway tracks.
Take the bus directly to the Hochdahl S-Bahn station. There is a bus stop there.
Price information
Admission is free.
author
Office for Culture and Tourism
Organization
Mettmann district
Düsseldorfer Strasse 26
40822 Mettmann
