A town to fall in love with
Dreamy, diverse and full of delights
11 Reasons
These days, it is a well-established fact that Solothurn is not only worth a trip, but worth visiting over and over. For art lovers, history buffs, shopping fans and culinary connoisseurs – Switzerland’s finest baroque town offers variety and sophistication, while the natural world is never far away. A town to fall in love with.
The finest baroque town
The beautiful backdrop of the Old Town: Solothurn is considered Switzerland’s finest baroque town. Characterised by architecture dating from the period of the ambassadors of the French royal family (1530–1792), it is sometimes known as the ‘ambassadors’ town’. Solothurn combines Italian grandeur with French charm and the down-to-earth quality of German-speaking Switzerland.
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The magic number 11
The meaning of the number 11: The history of the town of Solothurn is closely bound up with the ‘holy’ number 11. There is a belief among all generations of the town’s residents, who like to say that the number 11 is even magic or sacred. This association with the number 11 is a very long-standing tradition, which has found expression in a variety of ways.
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Unique shopping experience
Shopping at a slower pace: Solothurn offers great shopping experiences in a small area. It’s easy to visit the many individual shops on foot, where you’ll find variety, creativity and high-quality products.
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Swiss art
in the Museum of Fine Arts
Small town – big artists: Solothurn’s art museum is home to one of the most valuable and significant art collections in Switzerland. This includes graphic works from the Late Medieval Period to the present. In addition, the museum affords wide-ranging insights into Swiss art. The collection includes paintings by Hans Holbein the Younger, Vincent van Gogh and Ferdinand Hodler.
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Small town with an urban feel
See for yourself: The architectural grandeur of Solothurn is plain to see and feel wherever you go. And yet the small town is compact and easy to navigate, though never boring or monotonous. Traditions and urban concepts go hand in hand.
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Culinary hotspot
A high density of eateries: Anyone who visits Solothurn can expect not only a culinary treat, but also a large and unusual selection of different restaurants and gastronomy concepts. In culinary terms, the world comes together in Solothurn, trends are set, and food cultures clash to create wonderful fusions.
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The oldest baroque theatre
Small house with great significance: The contemporary infrastructure in the oldest baroque theatre in Switzerland makes a visit to the theatre an extraordinary experience. The in-house, multidisciplinary company TOBS offers a range of cultural pleasures all year round in Switzerland’s oldest auditorium.
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Go back in
time in the 'ambassadors'town'
Fine living and Mediterranean flair: Get to know the history of Solothurn – in the heart of the Old Town, you’ll find the impressive St. Ursus Cathedral, the ‘Märetplatz’, or market place, 11 historic fountains, notable buildings and much more. This guided tour of the town will also reveal the mystery behind the ‘ambassadors’ town’ nickname.
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Solothurn’s local mountain
Twenty minutes and you’re on the Weissenstein: From the viewing terrace at the upper cable car station, to the cosy restaurants of the mountain guesthouses ‘Hinter Weissenstein’ and ‘Sennhaus’, or in the Hotel Weissenstein – there are many opportunities to indulge. Solothurn’s local mountain has got it all.
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The
finest river journey
Switzerland’s longest waterway: The stretch of the Aare river that runs between Solothurn and Biel is especially beautiful and offers endless possibilities – both in summer and in winter: secluded spots for rest and relaxation, playgrounds for children, barbecue areas for warm summer evenings, wonderful hiking and cycle routes and, of course, landing stages for the famous river boats.
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The Solothurn Riviera
Solothurn at the water’s edge: Solothurn life is in full swing on the banks of the Aare – even in winter. A great many bars and restaurants line the edge of the river, tempting passers-by with a varied range of foods. Add to that an Öufi beer or a glass of wine from the Solothurn vineyard – the Solothurn riviera welcomes people from around the world.
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