Solingen-Dahl

Solingen-Dahl is a historic settlement in the southern part of Solingen, situated near the Viehbach stream and wooded areas. The area features the half-timbered Richterhaus from the 16th century and the relocated Knecht House, both important buildings that document the settlement's past.

The settlement was first documented in 1363 as Daile and appeared in Abbey Altenberg records by 1488. Over subsequent centuries, it developed into an administrative center where judges carried out their work.

The Richterhaus displays regional architecture through its half-timbered structure and natural stone foundation typical of the period. The settlement served as a residence and workplace for local judges who conducted legal proceedings here.

The Knecht House, relocated here in 1993, now functions as a museum displaying local cutlery manufacturing history and merchant traditions. The site is best explored on foot, particularly during warmer months.

The name Dahl derives from Slavic roots meaning lowland or plain. This linguistic heritage reveals the long settlement history and earlier cultural influences in the region.