Solingen, Industrial manufacturing city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
The city extends across the northern edge of Bergisches Land, featuring numerous metal manufacturing facilities, traditional workshops, and specialized knife production centers.
Records from 1067 first mention Solingen as Solonchon, which later developed into a major center for sword and blade manufacturing during medieval times.
Medieval swordsmiths established deep-rooted traditions of metalworking that continue through generations of families maintaining specialized knife-making techniques.
The Solingen Hauptbahnhof connects to major rail lines while the trolleybus network, one of three remaining in Germany, provides local transportation.
The designation 'Solingen' on blades serves as a protected trademark, indicating adherence to strict quality standards in metal manufacturing.
Location: Düsseldorf Government Region
Inception: 1067
Elevation above the sea: 53 m
Shares border with: Wuppertal, Wermelskirchen, Langenfeld, Haan, Remscheid, Hilden, Rhein-Berg District, Mettmann
Website: https://solingen.de
GPS coordinates: 51.17194,7.08472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:18
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Müngsten Bridge
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Burg Castle
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Burg Hohenscheid
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Sengbachtalsperre
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Bergische Museumsbahnen
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Brückenpark Müngsten
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Ohligser Heide
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Former Solingen Central Station
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Deutsches Klingenmuseum Solingen
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Schloss Caspersbroich
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Diederichstempel
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Hackhausen Castle
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Galileum Solingen
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Klingenhalle
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Tierpark Fauna
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Solinger Vogel- und Tierpark
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Hendrich's Drop Forge
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Wenzeln-Berg
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Haus Graven
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Hofgarten
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Kunstmuseum Solingen
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St. Martinus
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Sender Witzhelden
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Clemens-Galerien
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St. Clemens
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