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Solingen, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is the second-largest city in the region known as Bergisches Land. Famous as the so-called ‘City of Blades’ because of its long tradition of making swords, knives and scissors, Solingen is a historic city of medieval architecture. Today, it is well-connected to motorways and railways, linking the city to neighbouring towns and the rest of Europe. For air travel, Düsseldorf and the Cologne/Bonn Airports are the nearest, both accessible by train from Solingen. In addition to a well-developed transport system, the city offers many modern amenities, making it easy to find a suitable hotel in Solingen.

What can I expect from the business sector in Solingen?

Solingen is home to many fine manufacturers of cutlery, such as DOVO Steelware, J.A. Henckels, Wüsthof, and Böker, amongst others. There is even a type of steel from the city known as 'Solingenstahl'. The city is part of Bergische Städtedreieck (which also includes Remscheid and Wuppertal), an entrepreneurial region of family-owned companies, metal works industries, and distinct competence in automotive and mechanical engineering. The Grunder und Technologiezentrum, or GUT, provides business advice and infrastructure support, such as office space and event rooms. Solingen also hosts trade fairs throughout the year, like 50 Plus Freude am Leben, a fair devoted to every aspect of the middle stages of life, from health to holidays, leisure and social issues.