Solothurn Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Switzerland, capital of its canton
About Solothurn
Pronounced like SOLL-Low-Toorn for English speakers, it is calledSoleurein French andSolettain Italian; the average visitor will not need to know these, but it might help to understand references or announcements. With a population of 17,000, Solothurn is small even by the standards of Switzerland. The town and canton are traditionally Catholic, but not strictly so and the only concern for the average visitor will be if the shops are closed for a holiday. There are churches of various denominations in Solothurn. Solothurn's history dates back toRomantimes. As early as 350BC the Romans built their "Castrum Salodurum", a bell-shaped walled fort. The remains can still be seen at Friedhofplatz and in Löwengasse. Because the French ambassadors to Switzerland had their seat in Solothurn from 153
Top Attractions in Solothurn
Explore the best things to see and do in Solothurn:
- ★11i Uhr
- ★Advent im Kloster
- ★Attisholz Areal
- ★Bastion
- ★Beer Days
- ★Burgäschisee
- ★Cable car
- ★Castles
Where to Eat in Solothurn
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Baseltor
- 🍴Bistro Vorstadt
- 🍴Härdöpfu-Huus
- 🍴Jägerstübli
- 🍴Kreuz
- 🍴La Couronne
Where to Stay in Solothurn
- 🏨An der Aare
- 🏨H4 Hotel Solothurn
- 🏨La Couronne
- 🏨TCS Camping Solothurn
- 🏨YouthHostelSolothurn
Solothurn Travel Guide Sections
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