Olten Travel Guide

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  • View from the train window
      View from the train window
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  • View across the Aare river to the old town
      View across the Aare river to the old...
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  • main alley in the old town
      main alley in the old town
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      A rainy Olten evening
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Castle Mosimann

Castle Mosimann, Olten

 Bimalaggarwal Says:  A former Chef at the British Royal House has converted the former castle-cum-restaurant into a tourist affair.Its located on the top of a small hill, with spectacular view all around.Its better to go there on a clear day.Its a small castle, but the restaurant is good, though... 

Stadtturm

Stadtturm, Olten

 yumyum Says:  This city tower was first built in 1521 as the clock tower of the city church was rebuilt in 1461 after a fire in 1422. In 1844 the city church was torn down as it was in a bad state.From 1676 until 1682 a floor was added to the tower and it got a baroque appearance. It has... 

Alte Bruecke (old bridge)

Alte Bruecke (old bridge), Olten

 yumyum Says:  Olten has this lovely old wooden bridge. When you walk from the railway station to the old town you can cross this bridge on foot.It was first mentioned in 1295. Later is burnt down during several wars in the years 1375/1383/1653 and in 1798. On top of that it was been... 

World's First Securities Musuem ('Wertpapierwelt')

World's First Securities Musuem ('Wertpapierwelt'), Olten

 Bimalaggarwal Says:  World's first Securities Musuem opened in May (or June??) 2003 in Olten. It is situated inside the SIS (Sega Intersettle) building. 

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Restaurants  

Restaurant Rathskeller

Restaurant Rathskeller, Olten

 yumyum Says:  The building that houses the restaurant Rathskeller dates back to 1673. When you enter from the main entrance you will immediately notice you are in a very old building as the roofs and walls are not quite straight. This however adds to the charm of the place. Also note the... 

Transportation  

By train

By train, Olten

 yumyum Says:  Olten is a crossroads for trains between the east-west axis as well as the north-south one. Even though it's an important railway hub not all the trains stop here. Outside the train station there are busses to various villages too.In the main station hall on the platform I... 

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 Herzlich Wilkommen! - Olten lies in north-west of Switzerland. Olten is Conveniently located with regards to Zurich, Bern, Basel, Luzern and Geneva as we have good connection to each of these... 

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Welcome to Olten

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 We made a quick visit to Olten for lunch. I recommend that you visit when the sun is out as it then looks so much prettier :-). This intro picture was taken out of the train window when I travelled... 

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Herzlich Wilkommen!

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 Olten lies in north-west of Switzerland. Olten is Conveniently located with regards to Zurich, Bern, Basel, Luzern and Geneva as we have good connection to each of these... 

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Olten - Railway Heaven

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Olten. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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