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Things to see in Solothurn (Switzerland): 42 places and when to go
Solothurn is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 42 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Nature (9), Mountains (8). The best known are Hasenmatt, Solothurn Cathedral and Grenchenberg. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 47.212, 7.537
- Places
- 42 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Nature (9) · Mountains (8) · Museums and art (7) · Food and drink (5) · Snow (3)
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- April and November.
- Nearest airport
- BRN Bern, 33 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hasenmatt, at 1,445 m.
What to see in Solothurn
The places in and around Solothurn, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- HasenmattMountain in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland7.3 km
- Solothurn CathedralCathedral in the city of Solothurn, Switzerland455 m
- GrenchenbergNature · Mountains12 km
- Burgdorf CastleCastle in Burgdorf in the canton of Bern, Switzerland19 km
- Kunstmuseum SolothurnMuseum in Solothurn, Switzerland189 m
- Thal Nature ParkProtected area12 km
- WalenmattMountain in Switzerland8.9 km
- Beinwil AbbeyChurch building in Beinwil in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland17 km
- Kościuszko Museum, SolothurnMuseum collection in the city of Solothurn, Switzerland436 m
- NidlenlochCave in Switzerland5.9 km
- Museum Franz GertschMuseum collection in Burgdorf in the canton of Bern, Switzerland18 km
- Landshut Castle, SwitzerlandCastle and museum building in Utzenstorf in the canton of Bern, Switzerland8.3 km
- Waldegg CastleCastle complex in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland1.5 km
- DittibergNature · Mountains3.7 km
- Fraubrunnen AbbeyFormer church building in Fraubrunnen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland14 km
- RüttelhornMountain in Switzerland9.3 km
- Old ArmouryMuseum building in the city of Solothurn, Switzerland366 m
- AnkehubelMountain in Switzerland11 km
- Burg GrenchenCastle ruins in Bettlach in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland10 km
- Enter Technikwelt SolothurnMuseum in Derendingen, Switzerland4.8 km
- LuegMountain in Switzerland20 km
- Balm ruinsCastle ruins in Balm bei Günsberg in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland5.0 km
- Bipp CastleEnsemble of castle ruins, manor house, farm house and Stöckli in Oberbipp in the canton of Bern, Switzerland10 km
- Wangen an der Aare CastleCastle building in Wangen an der Aare in the canton of Bern, Switzerland9.3 km
And the other 18, by what you come to do:
- History: Friesenberg Castle, Ruine Ieschberg, Buchegg Castle, Teufelsburg, Zeitglockenturm
- Museums and art: Blumenstein Castle, Steinmuseum Solothurn
- With kids: Sikypark, Voliere Solothurn
- Mountains: Backi
- Food and drink: Brunos Brauerei, Burgdorfer Gasthausbrauerei AG, Einsiedelei, Kleinbrauerei faex, Weinkeller der Bürgergemeinde Solothurn
- Snow: Hohe Winde, Schwengimatt
- Stargazing: Urania-Sternwarte Burgdorf
When to go to Solothurn
The best time to visit Solothurn is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time8:41
- FebBest time10:02
- MarBest time11:36
- AprPossible13:23
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:42
- JulBest time15:22
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecBest time8:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. In May, 39 of the 42 places are at their best.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Solothurn
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN, Bern), 33 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Biel/Bienne75 places22 km
- Delémont40 places23 km
- St. Urban29 places23 km
- Bern162 places33 km
- Liestal81 places34 km
- Kerzers52 places36 km
And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Solothurn?
The best known: Hasenmatt, Solothurn Cathedral, Grenchenberg, Burgdorf Castle, Kunstmuseum Solothurn. In all, 42 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Solothurn?
December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.
How do you get to Solothurn?
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN), 33 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Solothurn as the destination and these 42 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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