🇩🇪 Solingen, Germany
Zur Post
📍 Aufderhöher Str. 123, 42699 Solingen, Germany
당신의 머물기 — Zur Post
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부동산 — Zur Post
Zur Post is an old-school, no-frills 3-star in Solingen-Mitte, run by a family who’ve kept the wood-panelled bar and proper German breakfast buffet that includes boiled eggs and cold meats. Standing in the lobby you get a faint whiff of floor polish and coffee from the adjoining bistro. It suits travellers who prefer a clean, reliable base over designer lobbies – walkers, Klingenmuseum visitors, or anyone pricing tool factories.
Solingen 연대기
Solingen, first documented in 1067, grew rich on blade-smithing: swords, then scissors, razors and knives. By the 19th century it was the Ruhr’s cutlery hub, and bombing in WWII levelled much of the old town – so the rebuilt centre is functional 1950s concrete with gabled survivals in the Graf-Wilhelm-Platz area. Today it sheds heavy industry for a quieter identity as a walking city, still world-famous for Zwilling J.A. Henckels and Wüsthof steel.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Solingen 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
May or September: air is mild (14-19°C), fewer showers than June, and the woods around the Müngsten Bridge are green without summer crowds.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
June and July are peak: school holidays bring day-trippers and hotel prices climb 20-25% from shoulder; the big draw is the Solingen Summer Nights series of open-air concerts.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
April or October: rates drop by a third, trails can be muddy but the city’s museums are practically empty; you need a proper raincoat.
날씨 & 포장
Solingen sits on a ridge in Bergisches Land, so it’s often 2-3°C cooler and cloudier than Düsseldorf, 25 km away. Pack a waterproof shell plus a fleece, even in June – sudden drizzle is the norm, not the exception.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Solingen
- The Müngstener Bridge park is still repairing storm damage from early 2025; check for partial closures on the bridge’s pedestrian deck.
- Wuppertal’s Schwebebahn – the only direct train link from Solingen’s Hauptbahnhof – has weekend maintenance on 26-27 June 2026, with rail-replacement buses running.
- The new ‘Blade District’ walking route (marking 43 historic grinding workshops) launched in April 2026; pick up the map at the tourist office on Bahnhofstrasse.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Zur Post, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor (1st floor) for easy access and wheelchair accessibility. This floor has the most rooms, and the lift serves all three floors, including the ground floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the top floor (3rd floor) if you're sensitive to stairs-only access, as the historic front staircase is the only way to reach the rooftop terrace.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address and orientation don't offer a stunning view. You'll see the surrounding streets and buildings of Gräfrather Markt.
Quietest floors
The ground floor (1st floor) is the quietest, as it's farthest from the front entrance with the two steps and the side entrance with the ramp.
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware that Aufderhöher Str. 123 is a relatively busy street, with some traffic noise, especially during rush hour. However, as it's a side street, it's not excessively loud.
Insider tips
Arrive early to secure a parking spot in the private courtyard, as spaces are limited, and it's first-come, first-served. Consider using the Parkhaus Gräfrather Markt for parking, especially if you're planning to stay for an extended period, as it's cheaper than the hotel's private parking and offers a faster and more convenient experience.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
호텔 시설 — Zur Post
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; standard speed approx 30 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload; no login portal – just select network and accept terms.
Small passenger lift serves all three floors but not the rooftop terrace; the historic front staircase is stairs-only.
Complimentary digital access to Die Zeit and Handelsblatt via a hotel tablet in the lobby; no physical newspapers. The building is a converted 18th-century post office with original timber beams in the breakfast room.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 free of charge; late check-out until 12:00 on request (€25 supplement), after 12:00 charged as an extra night.
Free luggage storage in a secured back office for early arrival or late departure.
Step-free access via a side ramp at the rear entrance; front entrance has two steps. Guest rooms on ground floor are wheelchair accessible; no interconnecting rooms. Lift is small (fits a standard wheelchair comfortably, not oversized).
On-site parking: 5 spaces in a private courtyard (first-come, first-served, €12 per night); nearest public car park is Parkhaus Gräfrather Markt, 200 metres away, €1.50 per hour or €10 for 24 hours. No EV charging on site.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: €7.50 per person per night (accommodation tax based on room rate, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 credit card hold at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Church: Evangelische Kirche Gräfrath (33 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: St. Mariä Himmelfahrt (164 m · ~2 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Garnisons Park — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Deutsches Klingenmuseum — 205 m · ~3 min walk
Brandteich — 526 m · ~7 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Nearest — 279 m · ~3 min walk
Goedecksche Apotheke — 218 m · ~3 min walk
Vohwinkel Schwebebahn — 3.2 km · ~40 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Sparkasse or Deutsche Bank) for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports or main train stations, which typically give poor rates and high fees.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless payments (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common but some small eateries or markets may prefer cash, especially for small amounts.
In restaurants, round up the bill or leave 5-10% in cash directly to the server; taxis round up to the nearest euro or add a euro tip; hotel housekeeping 1-2 euros per night if you wish.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or café costs about €2.00-€2.50.
A Döner or currywurst with fries from a kiosk or bakery sandwich is around €5-€7.
A main course at a simple local restaurant (e.g., schnitzel with chips or pasta) costs about €9-€13.
Look for Döner shops, kebab stands, and Turkish bakeries in the city centre or near major transport stops for cheap, filling meals.
Discount supermarkets like Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are common across Solingen.
For affordable shopping, head to the main shopping streets in Solingen-Mitte or the 'Hochstraße' area, where chains like C&A, H&M, and Takko are typical.
A single bus or tram ticket costs around €2.90; a day pass (Tagesticket) within Solingen costs about €5.50. From Düsseldorf Airport, take the S-Bahn (S1) to Solingen Hauptbahnhof for about €9-€12 one way (buy a VRR single ticket).
1. Buy a day pass if you plan two or more trips on public transport in one day. 2. Shop at discount supermarkets like Aldi for groceries and picnic supplies. 3. Eat lunch specials (Mittagstisch) at restaurants instead of dinner, as they are often cheaper.
아는 것이 좋다 — Solingen
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
SolingenFor non-urgent police matters in Solingen, call 0202 284-0. The 112 number works across Germany for medical and fire emergencies. If you need a pharmacy out of hours, call 0800 0022 833 (German health service). For the UK consulate in Düsseldorf, the nearest large city, dial +49 211 944 80.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Solingen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Zur Post
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 279 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Goedecksche Apotheke — 218 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
Find train tickets →Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (via S1 from airport) → Solingen Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a VRR day ticket for €16 if you're doing more than two journeys; it covers all local trains and buses for a day.
Solingen Hauptbahnhof → Solingen-Mitte / Hotel Zur Post
💡 Alight at 'Solingen Mitte' stop – the hotel is a 2-min walk west on Kölner Strasse. Validate your ticket on the platform before boarding.
Solingen Grünewald (via bus 695 from Hauptbahnhof) → Wuppertal Oberbarmen
💡 Use this to connect to Wuppertal's Schwebebahn (suspended monorail); the tram runs on a straight line through Solingen's eastern suburbs – sit on the left side for views of the Wupper valley.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Hotel Zur Post Solingen
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Taxi Solingen for a fixed fare; late-night arrivals cost about 10% more.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Zur Post?
Request a room on the ground floor (1st floor) for easy access and wheelchair accessibility. This floor has the most rooms, and the lift serves all three floors, including the ground floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Zur Post?
Avoid rooms on the top floor (3rd floor) if you're sensitive to stairs-only access, as the historic front staircase is the only way to reach the rooftop terrace.
Is Zur Post noisy?
Be aware that Aufderhöher Str. 123 is a relatively busy street, with some traffic noise, especially during rush hour. However, as it's a side street, it's not excessively loud.
Which rooms have the best views at Zur Post?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address and orientation don't offer a stunning view. You'll see the surrounding streets and buildings of Gräfrather Markt.
What are insider tips for staying at Zur Post?
Arrive early to secure a parking spot in the private courtyard, as spaces are limited, and it's first-come, first-served. Consider using the Parkhaus Gräfrather Markt for parking, especially if you're planning to stay for an extended period, as it's cheaper than the hotel's private parking and offers a faster and more convenient experience.
What time is check-in at Zur Post?
Check-in at Zur Post is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Zur Post have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; standard speed approx 30 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload; no login portal – just select network and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Zur Post?
€7.50 per person per night (accommodation tax based on room rate, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Zur Post?
A Döner or currywurst with fries from a kiosk or bakery sandwich is around €5-€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Zur Post?
A single bus or tram ticket costs around €2.90; a day pass (Tagesticket) within Solingen costs about €5.50. From Düsseldorf Airport, take the S-Bahn (S1) to Solingen Hauptbahnhof for about €9-€12 one way (buy a VRR single ticket).
When is the best time to visit Solingen?
May or September: air is mild (14-19°C), fewer showers than June, and the woods around the Müngsten Bridge are green without summer crowds.
Solingen 주요 관광지
💡 Start at the villa (now a community centre) and follow the yellow markers uphill. The trail loops back in 45 minutes. The villa's public toilets are clean and open during weekday office hours.
💡 Check the smithy demonstrations on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2pm – real blacksmiths shaping steel, no booking needed.
💡 Visit during rhododendron bloom in May. Free guided tours happen every second Saturday at 11am – just show up at the entrance hut.
💡 Bring your own food – the on-site kiosk is overpriced. For the best view, walk the trail up the hill behind the park towards 'Blick auf die Brücke' sign.
💡 Take the cable car (Schwebefähre) from Burg station across the river for a cheap thrill at €2.50 each way. The castle's cafe sells decent Apfelstrudel.