german_eagle Says: The town hall is one of the most impressive buildings in Solothurn.Its massive tower was is the only remain of the first building at this place from 1476.The facade was re-modeled from 1623 on in Renaissance (better: manieristic (?)) style, finished in 1711. Very unusual,...
Zytglogge: On the Walking Street
hartti Says: When walking in the center you may stop for a while and sit on the chair of some little cafe for a beer or two. When resting you may look people walking by from the church to the market place, or vice versa.
SolHeure: ChillOut at the river
Zorra80 Says: A great Chillout Bar/Lounge at the river Aare with good drinks and fingerfood until late. The building is a former slaughterhouse - but don't let this keep you from going there! SolHeure is especially nice in summer when you can sit outside right by the river. Occasionally...
Zorra80 Says: The translation of "Tausendschön" would be something like "thousandfold beauty". You find that beauty in a side street near the Aare river in a small enticing shop. "Tausendschön" is a gift shop with all kinds of small, pretty gifts such as beautiful silk scarves, funny old...
german_eagle Says: Right by the river Aare, vis a vis of the old town, we had a picnic. Very enjoyable to sit on a bench under the huge trees and watch the old town and the Jura mountains towering up above.
german_eagle Says: Solothurn seems to be addicted to the number "eleven".1481 it joined the Swiss Confederation as 11th canton.The town has 11 churches/chapels, 11 historical fountains and 11 towers.The cathedral has 11 altars and 11 bells. The big staircase in front of the cathedral has three...
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My favorite site was seeing St. Ursen Kathedrale. It was built in 1763-1773. What I truly miss the most is my family..who all live there.
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Q: Will be staying at hotel in Solothurn for 1 week. Any suggestions on places I can visit? I have a young toddler with me. I am...

A: http://www.nilpfi.ch/ A bad weather option for kids. Indoor playground close to the train station of Solothurn.
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Solothurn - a jewel amongst Swiss towns

Solothurn is the capital of the canton with the same name - but still a town, not a bustling city. Beside Trier it was one of the earliest Roman settlements north of the Alps. It harmoniously...
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Solothurn is Switzerland's most beautiful and remarkable old town. A walk around town will provide you with many historical sights: Cathedrals, fountains, city walls, towers,...
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Solothurn's history dates back to Roman times. As early as 350 BC the Romans built their "Castrum Salodurum", a bell-shaped walled fort. The remains can still be seen at Friedhofplatz and in...
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WE HAD ARRIVED HERE BY TRAIN FROM BRUNIIG. A VERY PLEASANT CITY ON THIS BEAUTIFUL RIVER, AARE. THE POPULATION IS 15,592. THERE IS A WALLED OLD TOWN WHICH STILL HAS 2 OF IT'S OLD GATES. THE ORIGINAL......
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In 1481 Solothurn became the 11th canton of the Swiss confederation and the number 11 has taken on a special significance for the town. One finds 11 churches and chapels, 11 historical fountains, and...
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