Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Solingen

Solingen is a city in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 164,359 people. Within 50 km by road there are 299 places to visit — 126 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens and 28 parks. The must-see places are Lutherkirche (1 km), Botanischer Garten Solingen (2 km) and Bergische Museumsbahnen e.V. (3 km).

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Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Solingen, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Solingen at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 164,359
Coordinates
51.1734° N, 7.0845° E
Places within 50 km
299 (299 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Solingen

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Churches near Solingen

126 churches within 100 km of Solingen. The closest is Lutherkirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Solingen

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Solingen. The closest is Wallanlage Bei Müngsten (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Solingen

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Solingen. The closest is Botanischer Garten Solingen (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Solingen

28 parks within 100 km of Solingen. The closest is Nützenbergpark (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Nützenbergpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Deweerth’scher Garten · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Klophaus-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Vorwerk-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Engelsgarten · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Barmer Anlagen · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~17 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Solingen

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Solingen. The closest is Kiesberg (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kiesberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Osterberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Grifflenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Nützenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hohenhagen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Engelnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~14 km · Must-see

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Museums near Solingen

13 museums within 100 km of Solingen. The closest is Bergische Museumsbahnen e.V. (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Solingen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Solingen
  2. 1 km Lutherkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  3. 6 km Wallanlage Bei Müngsten · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  4. 2 km Unteres Morsbachtal Mit Hölterfelder Siefen Und Fürberger Bachtal · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  5. 3 km Bergische Museumsbahnen e.V. · museum, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  6. 4 km Botanischer Garten Solingen · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  7. 2 km Back to Solingen

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How to reach Solingen

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    Within 15 km of Solingen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Solingen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches126126Lutherkirche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6666Wallanlage Bei Müngsten (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3131Botanischer Garten Solingen (2 km)
    Parks2828Nützenbergpark (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1818Kiesberg (10 km)
    Museums1313Bergische Museumsbahnen e.V. (3 km)
    Caves66Ziegenburghöhlen (14 km)
    Other attractions55Müngstener Brücke (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Ronsdorfer Talsperre (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Chorweiler Zentralmoschee (23 km)
    Buddhist sites11Knechtsteden (32 km)
    Treks11Kölnpfad (32 km)

    Solingen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Solingen?

    Lutherkirche (church, about 1 km), Botanischer Garten Solingen (nature spot, about 2 km), Bergische Museumsbahnen e.V. (museum, about 3 km), Müngstener Brücke (attraction, about 5 km), Wallanlage Bei Müngsten (heritage site, about 5 km), Unteres Morsbachtal Mit Hölterfelder Siefen Und Fürberger Bachtal (nature spot, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Solingen?

    299 places on Spotwander: 126 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 parks, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Solingen?

    Lutherkirche, about 1 km by road; Reformierte Kirche (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Solingen?

    Wallanlage Bei Müngsten, about 5 km by road; Ringwallanlage Burggraben (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Solingen?

    Botanischer Garten Solingen, about 2 km by road; Unteres Morsbachtal Mit Hölterfelder Siefen Und Fürberger Bachtal (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Solingen?

    Start in Solingen, visit Lutherkirche, then Wallanlage Bei Müngsten, then Unteres Morsbachtal Mit Hölterfelder Siefen Und Fürberger Bachtal, then Bergische Museumsbahnen e.V., then Botanischer Garten Solingen, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Solingen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Solingen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Solingen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.