🇩🇪 Solingen, Germany
Zur Post Solingen
📍 Aufderhöher Str. 123, 42699 Solingen, Germany
Your stay — Zur Post Solingen
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The Property — Zur Post Solingen
Zur Post Solingen is a straightforward, family-run 3-star hotel in the city centre, close to the main train station. The lobby feels solid and unpretentious: dark wood, a reception desk with local leaflets, and the faint smell of coffee from the breakfast room. It suits independent travellers or business visitors who want a clean, quiet base with free parking rather than frills. The USP is its location – a short walk to the pedestrian zone and the historic district of Gräfrath.
Chronicles of Solingen
Solingen, first documented in 1065, grew wealthy from sword and blade production, earning the nickname 'City of Blades' by the 14th century. Its medieval centre was largely rebuilt after WWII, but the old quarters of Gräfrath and Burg retain half-timbered houses and cobbled streets. Today, Solingen is known for the industrial Klingenmuseum (Knife Museum) and the Schloss Burg castle overlooking the Wupper valley. Culturally, it’s a quiet, green city of 160,000 people, blending manufacturing heritage with modern arts venues like the Theater und Konzerthaus.
Best Time to Visit
Full Solingen guide →Best months
May, June, September – mild temperatures (15–22°C), long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than July–August. June also hosts the Solingen City Festival, adding local buzz.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is peak, driven by summer holidays and the Bergisches Land hiking season. Hotel prices can rise 15–25% above shoulder rates. The Solingen Summer Stage (free open-air concerts in Gräfrath) runs through August, drawing day-trippers.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and October are budget-friendly shoulder months: 10–18°C, fewer crowds, and lower hotel rates. October brings the Herbstfest (autumn fair) and pleasant foliage in the surrounding woods.
Weather & packing
Solingen lies in the Bergisches Land, one of Germany’s wettest regions – expect sudden rain even in June. Pack a waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes; leave sandals at home unless you’re lucky with the weather.
Live City Briefing — Solingen
- The Solingen main train station (Solingen Hbf) is undergoing platform upgrades until early 2027; some regional train services may be replaced by buses on weekends. Check Deutsche Bahn for live disruptions.
- The Klingenmuseum has a new temporary exhibit on medieval sword-making techniques, open until September 2026 – worth a visit for history buffs.
- From June 2026, the city is introducing a new cycle lane on the main road between the station and Gräfrath, which may cause minor traffic delays but improves bike access.
Hotel Facilities — Zur Post Solingen
Free basic WiFi (up to 16 Mbps) in lobby and rooms; no premium tier or login required
No lift; all rooms on first and second floors accessible only by stairs
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader in lobby tablet; no printed papers
Standard 15:00–21:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 13:00 costs €15
Free in reception area during operating hours (08:00–22:00)
No step-free entrance; one step at main door, no ramps or wheelchair-accessible rooms; ground-floor restaurant has two steps
Free on-site parking for 10 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park ‘Parkhaus Mangenberg’ at €1.50/hour, €9/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Advance payment of full stay due 14 days before arrival; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Christuskirche (869 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Liebfrauen (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Friedenskirche (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: Gemeindezentrum Uhlandstraße (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bethanien-Park — 640 m · ~8 min walk
Wipperkotten – Außenkotten — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Am Siebels — 937 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Stadt-Sparkasse Solingen (Aufderhöhe) — 119 m · ~1 min walk
Nußbaum-Apotheke — 68 m · ~1 min walk
Hauptbahnhof — 2.9 km · ~36 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or main train stations as they add fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most shops and restaurants, though smaller stalls and bakeries often prefer cash.
In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service (hand directly to server). Taxis round up to the nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or café: around €2-3.
Döner kebab or pizza slice from a takeaway: €5-7.
Main course at a simple German or Turkish restaurant: €10-14.
Look for food trucks or stalls around the pedestrian zone in central Solingen, or at the weekly market on Kirchplatz.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe (discount and standard).
High-street chains (H&M, C&A) in the city centre; the Solingen city market (Wochenmarkt) has occasional clothing stalls.
Bus day ticket within Solingen: around €5-6. From Düsseldorf Airport: take regional train RE47 or S1 to Solingen Hbf (€10-12 one-way).
Buy a ‘SolingenCard’ for discounted entry to museums and events. Eat lunch at a bakery or ‘Imbiss’ rather than a sit-down restaurant. Shop at Aldi or Lidl for picnic supplies.
Good to know — Solingen
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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 Solingen
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Stadt-Sparkasse Solingen (Aufderhöhe) — 119 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Nußbaum-Apotheke — 68 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Solingen
Wikipedia ↗
Solingen (German pronunciation: [ˈzoːlɪŋən] ; Limburgish: Solich) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 25 km east of Düsseldorf along the northern edge of the Bergisches Land, south of the Ruhr. After Wuppertal, it is the second-largest city in the Bergisches Land, and a member of the regio...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Zur Post Solingen?
Check-in at Zur Post Solingen is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Zur Post Solingen have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 16 Mbps) in lobby and rooms; no premium tier or login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Zur Post Solingen?
€2.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Zur Post Solingen?
Döner kebab or pizza slice from a takeaway: €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Zur Post Solingen?
Bus day ticket within Solingen: around €5-6. From Düsseldorf Airport: take regional train RE47 or S1 to Solingen Hbf (€10-12 one-way).
When is the best time to visit Solingen?
May, June, September – mild temperatures (15–22°C), long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than July–August. June also hosts the Solingen City Festival, adding local buzz.
Top Attractions in Solingen
💡 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.