It was built between 1680 and 1689 according to the principles of the master builders of the Vorarlberg region. It is designed as a unified baroque space and features incredible Italian-style stucco. The high altar is made of marbled wood and shows an image of the Assumption of Mary by Franz Carl Stauder.
Guided tour
The 11 churches and chapels of Solothurn are well worth a visit. The impressive St. Ursus Cathedral is a significant landmark. The Jesuit Church is thought to be one of the most beautiful baroque buildings in Switzerland, and St. Peter’s Chapel features post-gothic design with lancet windows and a chancel closed on three sides.
Book a guided tour now to find out about the city’s churches.
Weddings
The Jesuit Church can be hired for services from the Roman Catholic Church.
Good to know
At Christmastime, the Church of the Jesuits is home to the Ambassadors’ Crib nativity scene, which is the only one of its kind in Switzerland.
