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The pretty town on the river Aare surprises its Guided tours for groups visitors with its exquisitely preserved historic town center, large pedestrian zone, and the Historic Town Center ‹Swiss Writers› Path. 1 hour / 1½ hours CHF 140 / 170 Women’s Stories The wooden bridge built in 1803, the baroque city 1 hour CHF 140 tower or the Rathskeller complete with its frescos Kapuzinerkloster (Capuchin Cloister) offer visitors a chance to pause and marvel. 1½ hours CHF 170 The ‹Swiss Writers› Path further offers visitors to Olten Writers discover the Aare town in a new and modern way. 1 hour / 1½ hours CHF 140 / 170 There are three tours of themed writers who are clo- City Tower sely afﬁ liated with the city: Alex Capus, Franz Hohler 1 hour CHF 140 and Pedro Lenz. Visitors can download an audio ﬁ le Tüfelsschlucht (Devil’s Gorge) on their smart phone with a QR Code at 24 sites and 1½ hours CHF 170 enjoy corresponding stories of about three minutes These offers and many more can be boo- each (in German). The bestselling authors read ked on request at any time. All offers in their own works. The stories read by the authors are German. Tours in English and French de- closely linked with the relevant sites along the path, pending on availability. We are pleased making this a unique experience. to comply with your individual wishes. In addition, please take in the Listen «LiteraThek», which uncovers (in German): other sites and a wide spectrum Public tours of literary work in Switzerland. Olten Tourismus organises regular public guided tours for free in the city as well as Find out more on: the museums. Different dates and offers: www.oltenliteratourstadt.ch www.oltentourismus.ch City of Solothurn

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More suggestions The guided city tours listed here are just a small For more information or to book a guided city tour, selection of the tours available. Ask us for details contact us: phone +41 (0)32 626 46 46 of more, fascinating themes. We will be happy or [email protected]. to advise you and look forward to seeing you. www.solothurn-city.ch/citytours

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sweetens the life every day. many restaurants, snack bars, bars and cafés. There’s so much to tempt your palate, from the community cafés that are a familiar sight in Switzer- land to renowned gourmet restaurants, and from trendy bars to stylish coffee houses. Why not try one of Solothurn’s specialities while you’re here? Outdoors Restaurants Cafés In summer, the Aare has a positively Solothurn has a lively culinary scene. If you After a relaxing stroll through the beautiful Mediterranean holiday feel. The pavement like to try regional and seasonal specialities Old Town with its marvellous shops, take www.solothurn-city.ch café culture thrives both here and in the or are a fan of Asian, Greek or Italian a break in one of the many cafés and Old Town – ideal for those who want to see cuisine, you’ll be impressed by the wide fine confiseries. Order a strong coffee or

and be seen! In winter, the atmosphere of variety of restaurants in Solothurn. There’s aromatic tea – with a delicious sweet treat Hotel, , Ramada the Santa Claus Market (“Chlausemäret”) everything from trendy local bars to refined on the side. The legendary Solothurner will enchant you, with its festive aroma of restaurants, and from informal snack bars Torte comes highly recommended. www.kerzenjeger.ch gingerbread and “Glühwein” as well as visits to Gault-Millau-starred establishments. from Saint Nicholas himself. Enjoy your meal! www.suteria.ch

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Bars Market Shopping You’ll be surprised to learn that the historic Market traders from around the region The traffic-free Old Town of Solothurn is Old Town has a wide range of bars and offer their specialities for sale in Solothurn’s a unique shopping paradise, where you can

lounges. In summer, it draws locals and Old Town. The market is a gourmet’s amble at ease from shop to shop. You’re www.kreuz-solothurn.ch visitors alike to the trendy bars and relaxed dream, offering everything from fresh fruit sure to find what you’re looking for in the

coffee lounges along the Aare. And if the and vegetables to delicious breads and traditional department stores or one of www.diegruenefee.ch weather takes a turn for the worse, go and cheeses. Solothurn’s specialty shops. Every street www.hafebar.ch explore: you’re sure to find the perfect is lined with individual boutiques, galleries www.aarebar.com Every Wednesday and Saturday, place to take refuge. and larger stores offering unique products. 8 a.m. to 12 noon Monthly market, every 2nd Monday of More suggestionsMore Café Bar Landhaus, Hafebar, Aarebar, Absinthe Bar, the month from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Advertising City of Solothurn: places of interest

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The mighty St. Urs Cathedral, an important early classical church, is an imposing landmark. The city of Solothurn is full of notable places of interest, including the clock tower with its astronomical clock, the Jesuit Church, the 11 fountains and – lying outside the city – the tranquil hermitage of St. Verena. St. Urs Cathedral Jesuit Church 11 fountains The Cathedral was built between 1762 and The Jesuit Church, built between 1680 Village fountains, used by women to wash 1773 by architects Gaetano Matteo Pisoni and 1689, is regarded as one of the best their clothes, are a ubiquitous sight. In and Paolo Antonio Pisoni. The cathedral’s examples of baroque architecture in Solothurn, however, the official fountains

facade, with its imposing flight of steps, Switzerland. A statue of the Virgin Mary are particularly grand and illustrate how Klosterplatz is simply awe-inspiring. The interior of this sits atop the main facade. Inside, the main wealthy the city was at the time of the most important example of early classical altar, which dates back to 1704, is decorated Ambassadors. Moreover, Solothurn has Swiss architecture is constructed of light- with an image of the Assumption. The more fountains (11 in total) than any other coloured Jura limestone, and is also well interior is a unique example of magnificent city in Switzerland. The majority of the worth seeing. stucco work in the Italianate manner. fountains were constructed in the 16th century. St. Peter’s chapel, 35 In 2016 the city of Solothurn the was awarded beautiful for «Ernst und Hanna Hauenstein-Preis» fountains. 11

Clock tower Defences and towers The Verena Gorge / Hermitage The city’s oldest structure was erected in The defences built between 1667 and 1727 From Solothurn station, either follow Untere Steingrubenstrasse Untere the first half of the 13th century. The astro- encircled eleven bastions on either side the yellow signs or take the bus. In the Nordringstrasse nomical clock was added in 1545. The of the Aare, which incorporated the older outskirts of the city, the quiet path leads clock has three hands. The large hour hand towers. Because the rural population saw you through the woods to the hermitage shows the hours of day and night, while the defences as a symbol of oppression, where St. Verena is said to have lived. the smaller sun and moon hands run anti- they were almost entirely dismantled The Chapels of St. Verena and St. Martin, clockwise and indicate the position of the between 1835 and 1880. The large bastion the hermit’s cell and the Oelberg and celestial bodies. The group of automata, next to the Riedholz tower and the semi- Magdalene caves are a moving experience. consisting of a knight, death and a king, defence next to the Crooked Tower Franciscan church, Protestant church, Hospital of church the Holy Ghost, Oberer Winkel Bus no. 4 (for Rüttenen), exit at St. Niklaus were also installed in 1545. (Krummer Turm) were retained. suggestionsMore 31 33 34 bus station Advertising City of Solothurn: museums

DISCOVER THE GREAT VARIETY OF MUSEUMS From dinosaurs IN THE CANTON OF SOLOTHURN! to Hodler

Amazing rarities and works of art are waiting to be discovered in Solothurn’s museums, such as Hodler’s “Lake Geneva”, a genuine Van Gogh, Solothurn turtles and fossilized dinosaur bones, 400 suits of armour as well as genuine furniture from centuries gone by.

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Museum of Fine Art Solothurn Natural History Museum Solothurn Old Arsenal Museum Solothurn The collection of Old Masters and Swiss On display are animals, plants and fossils There’s plenty to see here: the historic and European art is held in high regard by from the region, as well as marvellous building, rifles, pistols, sabres, swords, art lovers. The special exhibitions present special exhibitions. People of all ages will uniforms and flags. The 400 suits of armour contemporary artists. have fun discovering more about nature on display in the armoury room (Rüstsaal) at this museum. are among the highlights. Werkhofstrasse 30, 4500 Solothurn www.kunstmuseum-so.ch Klosterplatz 2, 4500 Solothurn Zeughausplatz 1, 4500 Solothurn Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., www.naturmuseum-so.ch www.museum-alteszeughaus.ch Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ENTER – Museum of Comuters and Technology Zuchwilerstrasse 33, 4500 Solothurn, www.pcmuseum.ch 13

Blumenstein Historical Museum Waldegg Castle Stone Museum The objects on display in this museum’s The baroque garden, the valuable Switzerland’s only stone museum displays magnificent rooms tell the story of how furnishings and the paintings tell stories rare stones from the Roman and the people lived in Solothurn between the 17th from a time when Solothurn had political Renaissance period, introduces the city’s Gurzelngasse 12, and 20th centuries. and economic ties with the French court. stone structures and explores the art of stonemasonry. Blumensteinweg 12, 4500 Solothurn Schloss Waldegg 1, 4532 Feldbrunnen- www.museumblumenstein.ch St. Niklaus, www.schloss-waldegg.ch Hauptgasse 60 (western entrance to Tuesday to Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., April to October: Tuesday, Wednesday, the Jesuit Church), www.steinmuseum.ch Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., May to October: Tuesday to Saturday, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. – Mar. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More suggestionsMore Sentimental Light Fiction Cabinet, Klosterplatz 7, 4500 Solothurn, www.trivialliteratur.ch Museum, Kosciuszko 4500 Solothurn, www.kosciuszkomuseum.ch see www.schloss-waldegg.so.ch iGuide Tour for individual guests City of Solothurn: culture & events From Swiss film to 14 literature

There’s always something happening in Solothurn. by open-air events which take place throughout Right at the start of the year, the nationally the summer in and around Solothurn. And the renowned Film Festival draws visitors in droves. Kofmehl stages great concerts all year round for After the colourful carnival celebrations, music and rock fans. spring brings the Literature Festival – followed Film Festival Carnival Bike Days

The Solothurn Film Festival is the premier In Solothurn, carnival begins on the 13 of The Swiss Bike Festival is more than just www.slowup.ch festival of Swiss film. In January, around January. From this day, Solothurn becomes an essential event for cycling nuts. It is also

65,000 film fans watch a representative more like Honolulu and descends into an occasion when the city of Solothurn www.biertage.ch selection of current Swiss films. For 8 days, colourful mayhem. “Dirty Thursday” begins plays host to numerous bike suppliers www.friedhofplatz.ch www.friedhofplatz.ch

Solothurn becomes the scene of encounters at 5 a.m. with the “Chesslete” torch-lit who come to demonstrate their products, www.provorstadt.ch , and dialogue between the worlds of film, procession. Other highlights are the carnival and when a number of locations in the politics and culture. Various film awards are processions on Sunday and Tuesday. On Ash immediate vicinity are made available for

presented. Wednesday, the mad festivities come to various trial runs and competitions. There’s www.lightrun.ch an end with the burning of the “Böögg”. plenty to marvel at during the events. www.solothurnerfilmtage.ch www.solothurner-fasnacht.ch www.bikedays.ch Solothurn Beer Festival, Santa Claus Market, Christmas Market Solothurn-Buechibärg,slowUp Lightrun, 15

Literature Festival Solothurn City Theatre Art Supermarket www.altesspital.ch

In June, the city becomes the realm of the Operas, plays, concerts and dance per- Solothurn’s Art Supermarket has now written word, as the Literature Festival formances – the Biel-Solothurn Theatre become a real insider’s tip for art lovers brings together authors and their readers. Orchestra offers the finest cultural and bargain hunters. The idea behind The festival has a packed programme of pleasures in Switzerland’s oldest theatre the Art Supermarket is simple yet clever:

readings with discussions, podium debates, hall throughout the entire year. Renovated artists sell their pictures at fixed, affordable www.stadtgewerbevereinigung.ch workshops, musical and acting perform- in 2015, it is worth visiting the theatre prices. There’s a huge selection, so you’re ances, translation workshops, literature- if only to admire the breathtaking baroque sure to find a picture you love. related exhibitions and films, and events frescoes dating from 1778/79. Nov. – Jan., www.kunstsupermarkt.ch in schools. www.tobs.ch More suggestionsMore Schwinget, Weissenstein www.weissenstein-schwinget.ch Solothurn’s summer films, Märetfescht, www.literatur.ch Advertising City of Solothurn: the seminar mile

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Let Solothurn Services plan every thing you need for your occasion Your best bet for seminars, congresses and social programmes in Solothurn! Business and baroque exist cheek by jowl in Solothurn. Switzerland’s finest baroque city is an ideal venue for seminars, conferences and events. Region Solothurn Tourismus Solothurn Services This charming small city is located centrally in the Mittelland region T. +41 (0) 32 626 46 66 [email protected] between Berne, Basel and Zurich. Direct motorway links and the main rail www.solothurnservices.ch station close to the city centre guarantee excellent access. www.solothurnservices.ch andorphanage. which wasoncea hospital of thevon Roll family, Spital, andtheAltes the baroque Knights’ Hall slaughterhouse), theSolheure (aformer (a former fortress), to anoblefamily. Thenthere is theKulturm to belong which used properties Castle, two clude thePalais andWaldegg Besenval in examples for andseminars: meetings ofhistoric venues avariety offers Solothurn Historic rooms www.solothurnservices.ch Solothurn! in programmes andsocial congresses for seminars, bet your best events. Inshort: programme orteam asocial arranges also night accommodationand,onrequest, andover facilities meeting suitable most findsthe locations, ideal seeks Our team withorganising allkindsofevents. support professional provides Services Solothurn Services Solothurn

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The Postbuses on Route 12 will take you up to the Balmberg – every day! A wealth of leisure activities with unique views and traditional mountain restaurants awaits you in the nearby Balmberg recreational area. Magniﬁ cent walks on the Jura Highland Way, summer climbing adventures in the rope park, plus snow sports over the winter offer enjoyment and relaxation for the entire family.

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With two golf courses, an adventure park, two and sauna, is the perfect alternative. The region rock-climbing centres and opportunities for para- of Solothurn offers sporting activities for all ages chuting or paragliding, Solothurn is action-packed. and interests. For anybody looking for something a little more sedate, the sports centre, with its miniature golf

Balmberg Adventure Park Zuchwil Sports Centre Cis Sportcenter Balmberg Adventure Park offers something The sports centre in Zuchwil offers lots of Do you prefer tennis, badminton, squash, for climbing enthusiasts of all ages. It has activities for athletes, families and anyone beach soccer or beach volleyball? You 9 courses with varying levels of climbing who likes to be active. In summer, it offers can take part in all of these at Cis Sports difficulty. The largest adventure park in an open-air swimming pool, miniature golf Solothurn. The sports centre also has its German-speaking Switzerland, Balmberg and tennis, and in winter a skating rink and own snack bar so you can refuel after- can accommodate 230 climbers at once, ice hockey. The indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna wards. making it an ideal day out for families, park, fitness centre and training centre Cis Sportcenter, Hans-Huber-Strasse 43, groups and clubs. with sports hotel are open all year round. 4502 Solothurn www.seilpark-balmberg.ch Sportzentrum Zuchwil, Amselweg 59, www.cissolothurn.ch 4528 Zuchwil, www.szzag.ch Visit our website for even more ideas: more for even Visit our website www.solothurn-city.ch/activities 21

Mittelland skating route no. 3 Golfclub Wylihof Golf Limpachtal www.grenchenberge.ch Inline skating through the “Three Lakes Close to the city of Solothurn is one of This diverse 18-hole course is laid out on www.balmberg.ch Region”: the Mittelland skating route Switzerland’s most beautiful golf courses. the plain of the Limpach valley, with the connects Romanshorn with Estavayer-le- At 6,584 metres, this 18-hole championship obstacles provided by artificial lakes and Lac, passing through the heart of Solothurn course is the longest in Switzerland. Even renaturalized brooks. The golf course, on the way. The entire route is suitable the restaurant is well worth a visit: after which is 6.2 km long in total, has 14 water only for experienced skaters. The easy short your game, you can sit in front of the open obstacles, the longest fairway in Europe tour through the region of Solothurn is fire in the lounge before topping off the at the eleventh hole (666 metres) and the also suitable for beginners and families. day with a delicious meal. only par 6 in Switzerland. www.skatingland.ch Golfclub Wylihof, 4542 Luterbach Golf Limpachtal, Unterdorf, 4587 Aetingen More suggestionsMore on the Balmberg, Skiing on the Grenchenberg, Skiing riding school stables, and retirement Steinerhof, phone +41 (0)32 621 51 www.golfclub.ch www.golf-limpachtal.ch Advertising Activities: cycling

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The region of Solothurn is perfect for cycling. Idyllic scenery and sleepy farming villages are waiting to be discovered along national cycling routes 5 and 8 as well as the regional cycling routes. Anyone who enjoys the thrill Travel centre Hauptgasse 69 of mountain biking will find challenging routes on the first Jura mountain c/o Tourismus-Center 4500 Solothurn range around the Weissenstein. [email protected] Mittelland and Aare route no. 5/8 Southern foot of the Jura (Jurasüdfuss), Arch cycling route no. 44, 5 and 8 The route from Aarau to Solothurn winds route no. 50 Heading west along the Aare, cycle through with the Aare through the delightful A varied ride at the foot of the Jura. Beyond the Grenchen Witi, a unique cultural and

landscape. Not far past Solothurn is the Olten, you’ll pass historic castles, such as natural landscape. Discover numerous phone +41 (0)32 621 89 35 small town of Altreu, famous for its stork Schloss Neu-Bechburg, along the first Jura storks’ nests on the roofs of the farmhouses colony. Keen cyclists can ride straight mountain range. The route takes you past in Altreu. Crossing the Aare bridge, the Bike und Fun Shop, Bielstrasse 28, Shop, und Fun Bike through, or you might prefer to take time villages to the baroque city of Solothurn, route continues east via Arch and back www.cycling-in-switzerland.ch, for a picnic on the banks of the Aare. which is the perfect place for a coffee to Solothurn. Cycling maps are available The route is ideal for families. break, before continuing along the Aare from the Solothurn Tourist Office. towards Grenchen. All Solothurn cycling routes: www.cycling-in-switzerland.ch Tropical Sunset, Tropical 4500 Solothurn, phone +41 (0)32 623 31 41 TCS Camping Solotuhrn, routes: Cycling www.mountainbiking-in-switzerland.ch 23

Bucheggberg Tour Passwang–Oberaargau, no. 71 Chasseral–Weissenstein – bike route no. 44 The gently rolling hills of the “Buechibärg” From Dornach, which is home to the Goethe- The Chasseral–Weissenstein route is one are particularly suitable for cycling tours. anum of the Anthroposophical Society, the of the most awe-inspiring routes in Switzer- The route takes you through an idyllic route leads you through the softly rolling land, especially on clear days. During this landscape of gorgeous farmhouses, whose Jura landscape and the Schwarzbubenland bike tour along the Jura mountain range, roofs reach almost to the ground. The region, past cherry trees and flower-filled you will enjoy far-reaching views across the cycling route passes through Biberist to meadows. Once you reach Passwang, at an Mittelland region, right over to the snow- Solothurn train station, Lüterkofen, Lüterswil and Büren an der altitude of 949 metres, you’ll be rewarded capped Alps. The tour is a real challenge Aare, before picking up national route 5 with a spectacular view of the Alps and the for serious cyclists, as it involves climbing to return to Solothurn via Altreu. Thal Nature Park. The route then continues more than 1,200 metres. to Balsthal and Oensingen. suggestionsMore Hiring bicycles and Flyers a Bike, Rent to Sunday, phone +41 (0)32 621 45 64, Monday 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. www.mountainbiking-in-switzerland.ch Advertising Activities: walking

From the precipitous Jura to rolling hills

The Adventure Trail in the Thal Nature Park

Discover the forest and the nature of wood in a playful and creative way exploring the The Solothurn Jura region offers an extensive network of hiking trails – Adventure Trail Holzweg Thal. whether you’re looking for a gentle ramble or a challenging (multi-day) Wonderful trips and exciting events for families, schools and companies you will hike in the Jura. The area around the Bucheggberg or the Wasseramt find on www.holzwegthal.ch is also perfect for walks of all lengths. So pull on your walking shoes, Infopoint Thal Nature Park, Hölzlistrasse 57, CH-4710 Balsthal, Phone +41 62 386 12 30 pack your map and get out there!

The Thal Nature Park Bucheggberg Weissenstein 1 to 7 The Thal Nature Park lies nestled in the With its farming villages and rolling hills On a clear day, you will be rewarded with mountain ranges of the Solothurn Jura, cloaked in forest and meadows, the a fantastic alpine panorama: at 1,280 with 12 brochure between Weissenstein and Wasserfallen – “Buechibärg” is an ideal destination for metres above sea level, the horizon extends within striking distance of Basel, Bern and walkers. Relax in the great outdoors from Säntis to Mont Blanc. Weissenstein Zurich. Here, you can enjoy quiet rambles on Solothurn’s doorstep. Walk the route is popular with hikers, offering countless www.solothurn-city.ch/activities or go for an energetic bike ride. Visitors from Lohn, via Mühledorf to Messen, hiking trails for discovering the first are also drawn to the lively Thal for its for instance, and admire the view of the mountain range of the Jura. You can reach cultural programme and numerous events. long Jura mountain range and the Bernese the Weissenstein by cablecar. Alps. www.naturparkthal.ch www.seilbahn-weissenstein.ch www.buechibaerg.ch Trails Hiking Solothurn Woodland in the SolothurnHiking Jura www.solothurn-city.ch/brochures hikes: different Suggested walks: 25 route 94 route

Balmberg Jura Crest Trail – hiking route no. 5 Grenchenberg

The Balmberg, which is easily accessible The Jura Crest Trail is considered a classic This rewarding hike begins in the town 76 route by PostBus, is another starting point for among the national long-distance routes. of Grenchen. The waymarkers point the way short walks and longer hikes. The paths Three routes lead through the canton to the Stierenberg and the “Wäsmeli”, in the Thal Nature Park in the Thal Nature lead towards Weissenstein via routes which of Solothurn. On route 5, the walk starts about an hour-and-a-half’s walk away. The include the Röti, or towards Stierenberg in Balsthal, heading for Schwängimatt. path continues along an easy route to to the “Chambefluh”. In autumn, the Via the “Hällchöpfli”, the path heads to the the Upper and Lower Grenchenberg, whose on the Weissenstein Balmberg is particularly alluring, with Weissenstein mountain on a well-signposted peak lies 1,348 metres above sea level. the sunshine, the sea of mist and the high-altitude route, affording views over This walk is an opportunity to enjoy nature magnificent views. the Mittelland and the Alps. in all its unspoiled glory. More suggestionsMore trail Wolfsschlucht Seeland–Solothurn trail, trail, Weissenstein–Wasserfallen Planet Path www.balmberg.ch www.hiking-in-switzerland.ch www.grenchenberge.ch Advertising Activities: on the water

Cruising on the Lake of Bienne From the boat MS Siesta

Rendezvous to a canoe on the boat enjoy, experience and have fun

For Gourmets

Evening Aare cruise Savour regional culinary delicacies Do you love the water? Then you’re sure to enjoy a cruise on the Aare to aboard. Every Wednesday, from July 5th to September 20th 2017, Biel, stopping off in Altreu, the home of the stork colony. Alternatively, departure Solothurn. you can paddle a canoe on Solothurn’s inshore waters. You can also swim and soak up the sun at the public swimming pools in Solothurn and the Additional proposals and information: surrounding region, as well as in the lake Burgäschi.

Aare cruise Öufi Boat Altreu / Witi Information Centre You’ll encounter storks in Altreu, the Sit back and admire the beauty of Solothurn The journey begins with a leisurely cruise historic small town of Büren an der Aare, as you glide gently past the city on the on the Aare. Altreu is home to the stork www.solothurn-city.ch Römerstrasse 49, and sail through the imposing sluice gates Öufi Boat. From the Aare, you can take in centre that is famous throughout Switzer- , www.szzag.ch in Port as you cruise from Solothurn to Biel. the picturesque Old Town and the changing land. In fact, the Witi Information Centre www.bueren.ch This unique river cruise is regarded as one moods of the sky and the Jura mountain was awarded “European stork village” of Switzerland’s finest. range. Individual group trips can be booked status by Euronatur. The Witi Information at Region Solothurn Tourismus. Centre and fascinating guided tours tell Timetable: www.bielersee.ch or Tourist you everything you need to know about Office in Solothurn www.oeufi-boot.ch storks and how they live. www.infowiti.ch Solothurn Bath Swimming 4500 Solothurn, phone +41 (0)32 622 14 86 Sports Centre, Zuchwil Häftli Reserve, Nature ideas, more visit:For even 27

Büren an der Aare Lake Burgäschi Canoe Aare route no. 1 The small town of Büren an der Aare boasts This small moraine lake on the border of Canoeing on the Aare through Switzer- cosy restaurants serving delicious food the cantons of Solothurn and Bern was land’s Mittelland region is a fascinating and lots of places of interest, including the created in the last ice age. Along with the experience. The journey begins in Biel castle of the former “Landvögte” senior three giant boulders in nearby Steinhof, and proceeds via Büren an der Aare to officials, the Town Hall, the two municipal it is thought to be a remnant of the Rhone Solothurn and on to Wangen an der Aare. fountains, the arches on Hauptgasse and glacier. Walkers can walk the perimeter of The river journey is full of variety, but www.aare-faehre.chAltreu–Leuzingen, the mighty wooden bridge over the Aare the lake on the woodchip path. In summer, tranquillity and isolation are guaranteed. River. The cruise from Solothurn to Büren the “Badi” tempts people to swim in the www.canoeing-in-switzerland.ch an der Aare lasts 90 minutes. lake. More suggestionsMore Aare ferry, Solothurn Pool, Indoor Swimming 4500 Solothurn,Obere Sternengasse, www.hallenbad-solothurn.ch www.bueren.ch www.seeblickburgaeschi.ch Advertising Activities: excursions

Detective-Trails

Solve the puzzles, find the treasure and get your prize Learn more about the detective experience From stork’s nests for families, friends and small groups at www.detektive-trails.ch

Available to castles only in in Solothurn German! and other Swiss cities

Watch storks, hares and migratory birds in the Witi area of outstanding natural beauty, near Grenchen. Or why not walk to a castle in the Thal

Available as app in the App stores, as a print Nature Park that was once the home of knights and other journeymen? The version at www.detective-trails.ch or in the tourist oﬃ ce of Region Solothurn Tourism. region of Solothurn boasts beautiful scenery, important nature reserves and fascinating and amusing places of interest. Many of them are insider’s tips.

161124_rz_MCH/DD_trail_flyer_solothurn_f_e.indd 1 18.12.16 12:56 The steeple of St. Urs Cathedral Guided tours in Büren an der Aare Castle of Alt-Falkenstein

The steeple is 66 metres tall and well worth Would you like to find out more about the The castle of Alt-Falkenstein stands at the the 249-step climb to the top to enjoy architecture or history of the small town narrowest point of the Klus valley, between the breathtaking views of the city, of Büren an der Aare? Or perhaps you’re Oensingen and Balsthal. In days of old, the surrounding area and the mountains. more interested in the Jura water correction the castle was the ideal base for keeping or a walk through the forests of Büren? watch over the gateway to the Jura. Today, 1st April – 1st November, Monday to You can find out more about guided-tour the history-laden walls enclose a museum Saturday, 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon, 1.30 p.m. themes and how to book at Büren Tourism. of local history. to 5.30 p.m. Sundays and public holidays, 1 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. www.bueren.ch www.museum-alt-falkenstein.ch Adults CHF 3, teenagers (12 – 17 yrs.) CHF 2 / children (6 – 11 yrs.) CHF 1 Watch Museum Welschenrohr, Museum Welschenrohr, Watch www.naturparkthal.ch Ruins, Neu-Falkenstein Balsthal, www.naturparkthal.ch 29

Grenchen Airport Findlingsgarten Grenchen Dinosaur tracks in Lommiswil Mümliswil, Mümliswil, Grenchen Airport offers exciting guided Around 60 of the 300 or so boulders dug up In a quarry above Lommiswil is Europe’s tours of the airport for groups of visitors. when the motorway was constructed can largest area of tracks left by quadruped Take a look inside the hangars, watch now be seen in this specially designed dinosaurs. From a viewing platform, you aeroplanes and, from the vantage point boulder garden. As well as gneiss and can see at least nine sets of tracks, with of the tower, learn about the daily life of granite, the garden also contains examples over 400 dinosaur footprints. The footprints the airport on the ground and in the air. of limestones and sandstones. Boards explain can be seen most clearly when the light is Alternatively, why not take to the air and how the rocks were created millions of years falling at an angle, so it is advisable to visit get a bird’s eye view of the glorious region ago when the alpine folds began to form, them early morning or late afternoon. of Solothurn? and were then transported to Grenchen by Finds in Solothurn’s Natural History Museum the glaciers tens of thousands of years ago. suggestionsMore HAARUNDKAMM Museum, www.naturparkthal.ch Park, Park in the Thal Nature Energy www.energypark.ch www.airport-grenchen.ch www.naturmuseum-so.ch Advertising KULTUR- FABRIK KOFMEHL WWW.KOFMEHL.NET Services

31 Services: restaurants From restaurants to snack 32 bars

Solothurn has a huge choice of good restaurants, and the sophisticated gourmet restaurants. offering everything from traditional Swiss cuisine No matter where you eat, friendly and obliging to Italian, Greek, Turkish and Asian food. You will service is guaranteed. be made to feel equally at home in the local cafés www.restaurant-salzhaus.ch T. +41(0)3262201 01, 4500Solothurn Landhausquai, from all overa finerangeofsalts theworld. aromas and with Asian recipes blends local far. exquisite cuisine Therestaurant’s for watchingthecrowds and spot from near andis anideal viewsoftheAare affords Theterrace of this exceptional restaurant. seen” is themotto andbe “The placetosee Salzhaus Restaurant T. +41(0)326262434,www.aaregarten.ch WinkelOberer 2,4500Solothurn astheydine. of theriver Aare garden where drinkintheview theycan inthe likeguests tositunderthetrees is Iftheweather fine, intheregion. based suppliers from domestic are largelysourced products daring combinations.Thefresh and withyouthfulcuisine ideas enhanced Swiss serves restaurant This sophisticated Restaurant Aaregarten

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T. +41(0)3262628 48,www.wirthen.ch 41,4500Solothurn Hauptgasse withcognacatyour table. flambéed meats “Flammenkuchen”style and skewered pizza- fame: paper-thin city-wide earning andhotelwithspecialities restaurant iscentre, today theguildhouse apopular of Solothurn’s historic attheheart Nestled history. onanover back 500-year looks Guild” oftheformer “Innkeepers’ The seat Zunfthaus zuWirthen www.kreuz-solothurn.ch T. +41(0)326222020, 4,4500Solothurn Kreuzgasse prices. attractive at most &specialties ingredients with freshest dishes daily–featuring are concocted and day atthis hostelry. Newmenus dinenight guests ofinteresting a variety & literature festivals, onotherdays too duringSolothurn’sJam-packed film The Kreuz Cooperative

Have you already discovered… Hotel Restaurant Roter Turm, www.roterturm.ch Restaurant Attisholz, www.restaurant-attisholz.ch Zum Alten Stephan, www.alterstephan.ch Romantik Hotel Sternen, Kriegstetten, www.sternen.ch Vini-Al Grappolo, www.algrappolo.ch All the city’s restaurants at a glance: Restaurant Stalden, www.restaurant-stalden.ch www.solothurn-city.ch

33 Services: accommodation

Ambassador Niklaus-Konradstrasse 21 www.ambassador-hotel.ch 4500 Solothurn phone +41 (0)32 621 61 81 fax +41 (0)32 622 59 91 [email protected]

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Astoria Wengistrasse 13 www.astoria-solothurn.ch 4500 Solothurn phone +41 (0)32 622 75 71 to fax +41 (0)32 623 68 57 [email protected]

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Bären Baselstrasse 83 www.baeren-solothurn.ch 4500 Solothurn phone +41 (0)32 626 24 70 fax +41 (0)32 626 24 99 [email protected]

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Baseltor Swiss historic hotel Hauptgasse 79 You will find a wide range of accommodation options in www.baseltor.ch 4500 Solothurn phone +41 (0)32 622 34 22 Solothurn, with everything from youth hostels to 4-star hotels. [email protected] During popular events such as the Solothurn Film and n a r è ü y Literature Festivals or the Bike Days it is advisable to book 17 34 cd CHF 125–170 your accommodation well in advance. bd CHF 190–270 www.kreuz-solothurn.ch Kreuz Solothurn Genossenschaft www.youthhostel.ch Jugendherberge www.hotelaare.ch Hotel anderAare www.lacouronne-solothurn.ch La Couronne Hotel Restaurant

n a n WinkelOberer 2 bd a cd n 64 Hauptgasse c be a ce n 4 Kreuzgasse bd a cd n 23 Landhausquai bd cd [email protected] fax +41(0)32 6215232 phone +41(0)3262220 4500 Solothurn [email protected] fax +41(0)326231639 phone +41(0)326231706 4500 Solothurn [email protected] fax +41(0)326262410 phone +41(0)326262400 4500 Solothurn [email protected] phone +41(0)3262510 4500 Solothurn 16 CHF 230–360 CHF 190–320 28 CHF 95 CHF 55 13 CHF 112 CHF 84 15 CHF 160–250 CHF 120–180 27 94 24 53 r ü y ü è r L y ü ( è r L L y ü è r ¿ 4 L y r L 7 www.roterturm.ch Roter Turm www.roterochsen.ch Roter Ochsen www.h-hotels.com/solothurn RAMADA Hotel Solothurn www.porta-secunda.ch Secunda Porta Klosterhotel c bd a cd n 42 Hauptgasse bd a cd n 9 Berntorstrasse bd a cd n 5 Schänzlistrasse be a ce n Herrenweg 2 [email protected] fax +41(0)32 6229865 phone +41(0)326229621 4500 Solothurn [email protected] phone +41(0)323225533 4500 Solothurn [email protected] fax +41(0)326554601 phone +41(0)326554600 4500 Solothurn [email protected] phone +41(0)326231110 4500 Solothurn CHF 180–230 CHF 110–150 36 CHF 135–185 CHF 90–145 22 CHF 160–360 CHF 160–360 100 CHF 130 CHF 80 6 60 47 200 8 4 L 7 y ü è r y ü è r Y 4 L 7 w y ü ( è r L w ü r

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36 www.bad-kyburg.ch Bad Kyburg www.sternen.ch Romantik Hotel Sternen www.sonne-horriwil.ch Sonne Gasthof www.szzag.ch Sporthotel

n a n 4557 Horriwil 20 Hauptstrasse bd a cd n 59 Amselweg c bd a cd n Talstrasse 15 bd a cd n 61 Hauptstrasse bd cd [email protected] fax +41(0)32 6610477 phone +41(0)326610472 4586 Kyburg-Buchegg [email protected] fax +41(0)32674 4162 phone +41(0)32674 4161 4566 Kriegstetten [email protected] fax +41(0)326143556 phone +41(0)326141488 [email protected] fax +41(0)326865542 phone +41(0)3268655 4528 Zuchwil 4 CHF 120–140 CHF 90–110 15 ab CHF140 ab CHF120 12 CHF 190–250 CHF 130–170 23 CHF 140 CHF 90 20 40 7 42

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37 Hotels Historic buildings > Solothurn 4 1 Ambassador 22 Basel gate 2 An der Aare 23 Biel gate 3 Astoria 24 Buri tower Werkhofstrasse13 4 Bären 25 Crooked tower, 5 Baseltor bastion 29 6 Roter Ochsen 26 Landhaus 17 Baselstrasse 7 Kreuz 27 Palais Besenval 19 8 Ramada 28 Town hall Bielstrasse 33 9 Roter Turm 29 Riedholz tower, 31 14 Innere Baselstr. 10 Zunfthaus bastion e e Zeughausg. zu Wirthen 30 Clock tower Urbangass gass 5 22 40 42 21|24 St. r- 28 11 Youth Hostel se 39 Amthaus- üs 36 12 TCS Campground Churches platz rf 23 Gurzelngass 43 La Couronne 31 Franciscan church e Ba e Kronengas Markt- Hauptgass 43 32 Jesuit church Judeng. platz G 32 Museums 33 Protestant church 10 30 oldgass 35 9 13 Museum of Fine Art 34 Hospital church of Schaalgasse se Friedhof- se 15 platz . Rö 14 Old Arsenal the Holy Ghost e aterg 3 ptgas 20 tibrüc Museum 35 St. Peter’s chapel u The Kreuzack 27 St Ha se 7 15 Natural History 36 St. Urs Cathedral alden ke wengas11 i Museum Lö 18|26 erbrüc Infrastructure ndhausqua La Ritterquai Culture 37 Mainstation SBB / W > ke engibrück Aare 8 16 Altes Spital Bus / Taxi / InfoPoint 17 Concert hall 38 Pier 18 Landhaus 39 Tourist Office e 19 Rythalle 40 Baseltor Parking 34 2 1 20 City theatre 41 Berntor Parking 6 21 Theatre Kulturm 42 Bieltor Parking 16 Public toilets

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