Solingen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia and is also known for its historic old town, which is located in the district of Gräfrath. There you will find well-preserved half-timbered houses, narrow streets and the famous “Clemens Galleries”. The old town of Gräfrath offers a charming atmosphere and invites you to stroll and linger. It is located in the Bergisches Land region and is part of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area. Solingen has a long tradition of producing high-quality cutlery and is also known as the “city of blades”. Geographically, Solingen lies at the confluence of the Wupper and Solingen rivers. The city covers an area of around 89 square kilometers and is surrounded by green hills, forests and valleys. The scenic beauty and proximity to nature make Solingen an attractive place for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Solingen consists of five districts: Mitte, Wald, Gräfrath, Ohligs/Aufderhöhe/Merscheid and Höhscheid. Solingen’s city center, the Mitte district, is the economic and cultural center of the city. Here you will find numerous shopping facilities, restaurants, cafés and cultural institutions.

In addition to the cutlery industry, Solingen is also home to companies from various other sectors, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and logistics. The city has good transport links, both within the region and to other German cities. Several freeways, main roads and public transport ensure good accessibility. In terms of educational facilities, Solingen has elementary school, secondary schools and vocational schools. There is also a university of applied sciences that specializes in technical and business courses.

Very good public transport connections via Solingen Mitte:

• 37 min Düsseldorf main station.
• 40 min Cologne main station.
• 30 min Wuppertal main station.