Chargé pour Soleure: Wine, Water, and History | Stage 2

Join us on a boat tour along the Aare River to accompany a wine barrel from the Domaine de Soleure along the traditional Baroque-era waterway from Büren an der Aare to Solothurn. Includes a wine tasting with an aperitif, the boat ride, and a guided tour in Solothurn.

Meeting point: at the Büren an der Aare boat landing
At 1:55 p.m., you’ll begin your culinary journey of discovery aboard the BSG from Büren an der Aare to Solothurn. A wine barrel from Domaine de Soleure will be brought on board. During the relaxing cruise through the idyllic Aare landscape, guests can look forward to an enjoyable wine tasting featuring five select wines from the Domaine de Soleure. Accompanied by a delicious aperitif, this stretch of the river becomes an atmospheric experience full of enjoyment and regional wine culture.

Upon arrival in Solothurn, an engaging guided tour provides fascinating insights into the history of wine in the city of Solothurn and the significance of the term “Chargé pour Soleure.” In the past, the patricians of Solothurn owned vineyards on Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Biel and had the wine barrels transported to Solothurn. The tour explains how the wine reached the city back then, what role it played in daily life, and why even the sick in the hospital were served wine every day.

The tour ends at 4:30 p.m. at the Aaresteg near the Landhaus, where you can witness up close the ceremonial arrival of the wine barrel from the Domaine de Soleure on a pontoon. Guests dressed in Baroque attire create an impressive atmosphere and bring the history of Solothurn to life. Once the barrel has been unloaded, visitors can taste the wine straight from the barrel. Against the picturesque backdrop of the Aaremüürli along the Landhausquai, various restaurants and bars invite you to enjoy a delightful end to the evening.


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