Historic Solingen Estate

Solingen, a city known for its rich history and stunning landscapes, offers an exciting way to explore its beauty – the cable car ride to Castle Burg.

The cable car journey begins at either the "Burg Seilbahn" or "Burg Rathaus" bus stops, served by lines 283/687 and 653/687/689 respectively. From there, you can embark on a captivating ride that offers panoramic views over Solingen and its surroundings.

The cable car, constructed by the Weigmann company under the guidance of architect Walter Fehse, boasts a unique drive system powered by a direct current motor with a Ward-Leonard set. This innovative system, consisting of three direct current motors, ensures smooth performance and speed adjustments.

As you glide through the air, you'll be treated to breathtaking vistas of Solingen's picturesque valleys and landscapes. The cable car can transport up to 800 people per hour with 30 double chairs, making it an efficient and enjoyable mode of transport.

For those with inquiries, the email address is [email protected], and the website is seilbahn-burg.de. During opening hours, you can also contact the valley station at 02 12 4 22 64 or the mountain station at 02 12 4 31 81.

The cost for an adult's single trip is 3.50€, while children from one to thirteen years pay 3€. For families with strollers or bicycles, an additional 3€ fee applies for each.

Upon reaching the mountain station, a subsequent visit to Schloss Burg is highly recommended to complete your trip to Solingen. The Castle Burg, located in the Solingen district of Burg an der Wupper, rising 100 meters above the Wupper, offers a glimpse into the city's rich history and architecture.

By car, both the valley and mountain stations can be reached. The valley station is located at Hasencleverstraße 1b, 42659 Solingen, and the mountain station at Schlossplatz 17, 42659 Solingen. The mountain station can also be reached by bus at the "Burg Schloss" stop, served by lines 266/689.

However, it's worth noting that the search results do not provide information about which company built the Burg cable car in 1951. That distinction belongs to Dieter Backhaus, who built the first passenger cable car in North Rhine-Westphalia, connecting Unterburg and Oberburg.

In recent years, modern three-phase motors have been installed as a replacement drive, but the main drive continues to run via the Ward-Leonard set, ensuring the cable car's continued smooth operation and spectacular views over Solingen.