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Solingen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, known for its swordsmiths and knife-making industry. It lies along the Wupper river, south of the Ruhr, and has five boroughs and many neighborhoods.
Sep 14, 2024 · Solingen, city, North Rhine–Westphalia Land (state), northwestern Germany. It lies along the Wupper River, east of Düsseldorf. First mentioned in 965, it was chartered in 1374. In 1929 Solingen incorporated the equally old towns of Ohligs, Wald, Grafrath, and Hohscheid. The craft of sword making.
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- Schloss Burg
- Deutsches Klingenmuseum
- Hendrich’S Drop Forge
- Müngstener Brückenpark
- Altstadt Gräfrath
- Museum Plagiarius
- Kunstmuseum Solingen
- Balkhauser Kotten
- Bergisches Straßenbahnmuseum
- Sengbachtalsperre
One of the most treasured historic sites in the Rhineland, Schloss Burg is a mountain castle over the Wupper Valley. In its early days Schloss Burg was the seat of the entire Duchy of Berg before this was moved to Düsseldorf at the end of the 14th century. The castle was almost demolished during a siege by the Swedes in the Thirty Years’ War and wa...
Since you’re in the “City of Blades” you have to dip into Solingen’s long knife-making history. And blades in this museum range from fearsome swords from the Middle Ages to rare Rococo cutlery. Presented in this former convent is the largest hoard of historical silverware in the world. Many of these examples were personal dining sets that people ca...
Managed by the LVR-Industriemuseum, which runs six sites in the region, Hendrich’s Drop Forge was founded in 1886 to manufacture precision tools from high-quality steel. One century after it opened the forge ceased production as it no longer met health and safety standards. Everything was left in place inside, so in 1999 the forge reopened as a mus...
East of Solingen in the Wupper River valley is Germany’s highest railway bridge, 107 metres over the valley floor. Originally named for Kaiser Wilhelm, the steel-framed Müngsten Bridge was completed in 1897. The best viewpoint is from below at a park that opened in 2006. There’s a snazzy visitor centre where you can check out the history of the bri...
As with most German cities, the Second World War took a toll on Solingen. But one place left untouched was the medieval old town in the district of Gräfrath. The streets around the market square are very pretty, and fringed by two or three-storey half-timbered houses from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The buildings are in the “Bergisches Haus” st...
In stylish repurposed freight warehouses in Solingen’s Südpark is one of those weird museums that you have to see to be able to tell thestory. The “Plagiarius” award was created in 1977 to recognise the most flagrant counterfeit products on the market. And in 2007 the Museum Plagiarius was set up to showcase the worst cases, and explain the damage ...
For a blast of culture, Solingen’s art museum shines for its works from the 19th and 20th centuries, by Anselm Feuerbach, the symbolist Franz von Stuck and the Impressionist Lovis Corinth. The museum is in Gräfrath’s exquisite town hall, which was conceived in the Art Nouveau style at the start of the 20th century and like the town around it is par...
Solingen still has two of the grinding mills that once littered the countryside. The best of these is Balkhauser Kotten, which is open as a museum, and has a working water wheel that still powers its whetstones and buffing wheels. The mill offers a privileged look into how Solingen’s blade-makers operated for hundreds of years, and if you’re lucky ...
This heritage tramway is actually in Wuppertal’s city limits, but is just ten minutes from the centre of Solingen. The line is short, making just seven stops in rural scenery, and runs on Saturdays all year round but also on Sundays in the summer months. The trams leave every 30 minutes and take just 14 minutes to get from the depot at Kohlfurther ...
In a secluded side valley of the Wupper near Schloss Burg is a dam that was topped out in 1904. The dam is in high wooded scenery and there’s a photo-worthy view from the top of this structure, which is designed like a medieval castle, an even has merlons and towers. For people interested in engineering, the Sengbachtalsperre was built according to...
Learn about the history and legacy of Solingen, Germany, the epicenter of modern-day knife craft and the home of WÜSTHOF knives for over two-hundred years. Discover the WÜSTHOF factory, the Blade Museum, and the "Made in Solingen" trademark that guarantees quality and excellence.
- Experience Medieval fantasy in Schloss Burg, the Castle of the Counts. Schloss Burg is easily found in Burg an der Wupper. Count Engelbert built this fortress and for 300 years, it has been the center of the counts of Berg.
- Have a refreshing time with the family-friendly Fauna Animal Park. Posted by Tierpark Fauna - Familienpark in Solingen on Tuesday, 4 April 2017. Whenever you visit Solingen, it is most recommended to make a stop at the Fauna Animal Park.
- Enjoy a leisurely visit to the Freizeitpark Itterta. Posted by Familien Paradies Ittertal on Monday, 6 June 2011. When visiting the mountainous Solingen, it is necessary to go to Freizeitpark Itterta.
- Appreciate birdwatching at Solingen's bird haven, the Solinger Vogel- und Tierpark. Posted by Solinger Vogel- und Tierpark on Wednesday, 27 July 2016. Birdwatchers are in for a treat!
Discover the history, culture and nature of Solingen, the knife capital of Europe, with a native guide. Learn about its cutlery heritage, WWII bunkers, medieval castle, beer gardens and more.
Solingen offers a delightful blend of historical charm, natural beauty, and modern attractions. From exploring medieval castles and marveling at architectural wonders to immersing yourself in the art of knife-making and enjoying serene natural landscapes, Solingen has something for everyone.
