Solingen
In addition to Wuppertal and Remscheid, Solingen is one of the three large cities of the Graf Berg Region in Germany. The city has a population of approx. 163000. The city became famous beyond its borders for its cutlery industry, which is also how it got its byname "Klingenstadt" ("blade city"). Even today, companies such as Zwilling, Dreizack, Wüsthoff, Wilkinson, Pfeilring, Böcker etc. all remain at home here. Unfortunately, large sections of the city were destroyed during the Second World War. Today, the city centre is not a shining example of architectural beauty. Nevertheless, Solingen does have something to offer the visitor. First and foremost is the centre of the Gräfrath district, which has remained in its original state together with its historical buildings, the Burg castle on the Wupper with its museums and the Muengstener Bridge - at 107 m the highest railway bridge in Germany. Despite the budgetary crisis, the city is trying to improve the leisure time facilities. The Klingenmuseum, the Museum Baden, an Industry museum (an old drop forge) and a privately run Laurel and Hardy museum are all open to the visitor. The newly designed Brückenpark under the Muengstener Bridge, the Korkenziehertrasse (a disused stretch of the railway used as a walking trail), and the Südpark at the old railway all attract countless numbers of visitors. A bird sanctuary and the zoo Fauna are just as much attractions as is the gastronomy in Gräfrath or the restaurants, whose reputation extends beyond the limits of the city. The diversified surroundings are very green and are inviting for hiking and bicycling. Unfortunately, Solingen is also notorious for its "beastly weather". You shouldn't forget your brolly or raincoat when visiting. The tourist is also warmly invited to visit our adjacent cities, which also have a lot to offer. More information is available here:
Pictures of Solingen
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| Sun down over Southpark |
Schloss Burg Burg Palace |
Müngstener Brücke Muengstener Bridge |
The Wupper | Schloss Burg Burg Palace |
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| Tageblatt Haus Daily News Building |
Brückenpark Bridge Park |
Luther Kirche Lutheran Church |
Alter Hauptbahnhof Old Railway Station |
Schloss Kapelle Palace Chapel |