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Wuppertal launches digital twin: 3D geodata for the future!
On October 28, 2025, Wuppertal will launch the DigiTal Zwilling, an innovative geoportal for sustainable urban planning.
Wuppertal launches digital twin: 3D geodata for the future!
On October 28, 2025, the city of Wuppertal took a big step towards smart city planning. The first expansion stage of the DigiTal Twin Wuppertal was published. This version 0.9 includes a new geoportal that allows data to be visualized in an impressive 3D space. A real quantum leap for urban planning that not only promotes sustainability, but also offers comparison options for future scenarios.
The geoportal is the key to a new era of geodata analysis in the city. It offers users the ability to create custom data collections in both 2D and 3D. The extensive range of background maps as well as the detailed descriptions and legends make it easier to use. An additional plus: results can easily be shared via link, which should promote exchange and collaboration among citizens.
A profound look into digital
The DigiTal twin can not only analyze current data, but also historical and future information. Data on planning, traffic, environment, infrastructure and points of interest (POI) are currently available. The development is carried out with the support of Competence Center Smart City Wuppertal as well as the surveying, land registry and geodata departments. Further expansion phases of the project are planned until the end of 2026.
The current initiative is part of a larger funding project for Urban Digital Twins (UDZ). The city aims to meet the requirements of modern urban development through innovative software solutions. This includes a variety of open source web applications made available on GitHub and the seamless integration of mapping engines such as CesiumJS or Leaflet. This significantly improves the chances for future-oriented urban design.
Networking for a better future
Another important aspect of the development is the establishment of the working group Urban digital twins. This group promotes exchange between different Smart City model projects. Their goal is to establish a common understanding of the use of urban digital twins in urban development. In this way, communities with similar challenges come together to share knowledge and experiences and develop solutions.
With over 50 model projects in the network, the exchange of knowledge and collaboration between experts, smart city managers and other actors is promoted. Workshops and discussions on specific topics help advance the development of urban digital twins and provide new impulses.
Overall, the Wuppertal geodata project shows how digital innovations can make urban planning more efficient and citizen-friendly. The path to a connected and transparent city has been paved.