Travel Guide

Solothurn

Switzerland

Best time to go: May–September

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Sights

  • St Ursus Cathedral – A neoclassical cathedral with a grand flight of steps.
  • Baroque old town – Often called Switzerland's finest baroque town, with fountains on every corner.
  • The number 11 – Eleven churches, eleven fountains, eleven towers – and a clock with only eleven hours.
  • Old Arsenal – One of Europe's largest collections of armour.
  • Aare riverside – A promenade and bars by the river.
  • Art Museum – Swiss art from Hodler to Amiet.

Food & nightlife

  • Solothurn cake – Hazelnut meringue layered with buttercream.
  • Taverns across the river – Small restaurants on the other side of the Aare.
  • Drinks on Landhausquai – The meeting point on warm evenings.
  • Carnival – During carnival the town calls itself «Honolulu».

Day trips

  • Weissenstein – A gondola up the Jura ridge with views of the Alps.
  • Verena Gorge – A short walk to a hermitage.
  • Aare boat to Biel – A leisurely river trip to Lake Biel.

Good to know

When to go
May–September
Getting around
A compact old town on foot; in summer, boats along the Aare to Biel.
Tipping
Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
Power
Plug type J/C, 230 V.
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)

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