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Obus Museum

Experience Solingen's transportation history up close

Counts toward these achievements:

Solingen: First Steps10 pts

Solingen: Explorer25 pts

Solingen: Insider50 pts

At the Obus Museum in Solingen, you dive into the captivating world of historic trolleybuses. You can admire meticulously restored vehicles, including retired diesel buses and a rare trolleybus trailer. The collection is enriched with writings and images that bring the history of Solingen's public transit to life. Be among the few to witness these road veterans in action on select days throughout the year.

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Did you know?

The Obus Museum in Solingen features not only historic trolleybuses but also a rare tower wagon used for overhead line maintenance.

Quick Facts

Opening Hours: "Öffnungszeiten an drei Tagen im Jahr auf Fahrstrecken im Stadtgebiet"
Website: obus-museum-solingen.de

Guided Story

Can you hear that faint hum? It's the sound of history whispering through Solingen's streets, where trolleybuses once reigned supreme. Look around and imagine these mighty vehicles bustling through the city. Right in front of you, there's a rare trolleybus trailer, still echoing stories from its journeys. Behind you, the restored diesel buses that tirelessly served their routes. Did you know these buses weren't just transport but also emblems of innovation and progress? Today, dedicated enthusiasts preserve this legacy, so we remember it. If you listen closely, you can almost feel the buzz of the overhead wires.