Excursions

How to choose a tour in Solingen

Solingen is a city of craftsmen, which is often called the “city of blades”. Ancient craft traditions and modern production intertwine here, and the compact urban environment makes Solingen a convenient starting point for walking and car excursions around the city and its surroundings.

Historic walks and events

Historical routes in Solingen immerse in the world of blacksmith art and craft guilds: from ancient workshops and factory buildings to expositions telling about the millennial tradition of making blades and knives. Walks in the center reveal stone facades, traces of the industrial past and the atmosphere of the present city of masters.

Excursions in the vicinity and outside the city

The surroundings of Solingen offer natural routes and outdoor activities: forest trails, hills and picturesque valleys are ideal for hiking and cycling. Such sorties allow you to combine acquaintance with the craft heritage and enjoy the nature of the region.

Excursion formats

The tour formats are diverse: individual programs for those who want to delve deeper into the topic, and group tours for companies and families. Hiking trails are great for the city center, and car or bike rides help to cover remote workshops and natural points. A local guide is valuable because he knows hidden workshops, explains blade manufacturing technology and shares live stories you won’t find in guidebooks.

Unique excursions according to your requests

Each tour of Solingen is not only facts and dates, but also live encounters with the craft: the smell of metal, the sound of a hammer and the history preserved in the walls of the workshops. The journey here leaves a sense of belonging to the craft tradition and inspires new discoveries.

Choose a convenient format and go to meet the discoveries: book a tour in Solingen with a local guide to see the workshops from the inside, hear the legends of the city of blades and create your own vivid impressions.