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Solothurn

Solothurn is known as the most beautiful baroque city in Switzerland with buildings from the 16th to 18th century. Besides the Solothurn Film Days, the Literature Days are also known throughout Switzerland. The Kulturfabrik Kofmehl, the city theater and four large museums can be found in the city, which is a cultural center within the region. Popular destinations in Solothurn are the Waldegg Castle, the Verena Gorge, the Weissenstein and the stork station in Altreu. In the old town you will find ornate fountains, impressive churches, pretty boutiques and numerous restaurants. An insider tip is the Vitaminstation, where you will find the best ice cream in town. (Photo: Solothurn-St-Ursen-Cathedral: Switzerland Tourism, Jan Geerk)

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Christmas in Solothurn

Solothurn Christmas Market 2026
Solothurn Christmas Market 2026
Solothurn has two traditional Advent markets: the Chlausemäret on Friedhofplatz on 2 and 3 December 2026, and the Soledurner Wiehnachtsmäret in Kreuzackerpark on the River Aare from 16 to 20 December.
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Solothurner Chlausemäret
Solothurner Chlausemäret
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Soledurner Wiehnachtsmäret Solothurn
Soledurner Wiehnachtsmäret Solothurn
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Advent im Kloster Solothurn
Advent im Kloster Solothurn
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Christmas markets in Switzerland 2026
Christmas markets in Switzerland 2026
Switzerland's Christmas markets 2026 with dates, opening hours and how to get there – plus day trips to Christmas markets just across the border.
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Sights nearby

Aare
Aare
Rivers
Lake Biel
Lake Biel
Lake
Sikypark
Sikypark
Zoo & Animal Park
Enter Technology World Solothurn
Enter Technology World Solothurn
Museum
Verena Gorge
Verena Gorge
Gorge
Monkfish Zoo
Monkfish Zoo
Zoo & Animal Park
Thal Nature Park
Thal Nature Park
Nature Park
Chasseral Nature Park
Chasseral Nature Park
Nature Park
Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
Lake
Burgäschisee
Burgäschisee
Lake · Aeschi (SO)
Moossee
Moossee
Lake · Urtenen-Schönbühl
Inkwilersee
Inkwilersee
Lake · Inkwil

Aerial image © swisstopo

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Train travel to Solothurn

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Getting around: passes & scenic trains

City Pass Solothurn
City Pass Solothurn
Solothurn
from CHF 10.40
1 % cashback
Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
Bern
from CHF 37
1 % cashback
City Pass Bern
City Pass Bern
Bern
from CHF 10.40
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Events in Solothurn

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AI caféVolkshochschule Solothurn · 09:30–12:30 · Standard CHF 25 · Mitglied CHF 23.75 · Die Kosten beziehen sich auf einen Termin von ca. einer Stunde an einem der angebotenen Daten.

KI-CaféKulturBistro Solothurn · 09:30–12:30 · Standard CHF 25 · Mitglied CHF 23.75 · Die Kosten beziehen sich auf einen Termin von ca. einer Stunde. · Die Termine können im Voraus gebucht werden, Sie können aber sehr gerne auch spontan erscheinen. · until Fri, 18 Dec

Padel-TennisPadelta Solothurn, Biberist · 10:00–11:30 · until Thu, 3 Dec

Sonderausstellung «Eine Reise vom Traum zur Wirklichkeit»St. Peterskapelle · 10:00–17:00 · Free admission · until Wed, 25 Nov

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Foxtrail GO Biel digital treasure hunt
Foxtrail GO Biel digital treasure hunt
Biel
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"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
Bern
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Ticket for Enter Technikwelt Solothurn
Ticket for Enter Technikwelt Solothurn
Solothurn
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Combo ticket for Vehicle and Formula 1 Museum and Aquarium in Langenthal
Combo ticket for Vehicle and Formula 1 Museum and Aquarium in Langenthal
Langenthal
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Ticket Vehicle and Formula 1 Museum in Langenthal
Ticket Vehicle and Formula 1 Museum in Langenthal
Langenthal
from CHF 12
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Ticket for the Royal Route at the Emmental Show Dairy
Ticket for the Royal Route at the Emmental Show Dairy
Affoltern im Emmental
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Langenthal Aquarium Ticket
Langenthal Aquarium Ticket
Langenthal
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Detective Trail "Balsthal Highlights and History"
Detective Trail "Balsthal Highlights and History"
Balsthal
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Detective Trail Bern "Detective Badger and His Animal Friends"
Detective Trail Bern "Detective Badger and His Animal Friends"
Bern
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Detective Trail at Burgdorf Castle
Detective Trail at Burgdorf Castle
Burgdorf
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on "The Omega Codex" Outdoor Escape Game in Solothurn

“That was a fantastic and informative tour; we were thoroughly entertained ☺️”

florence

on Guided Tour of Solothurn's Old Town

“We had a fantastic afternoon filled with fun. I would highly recommend "Beat the Bride" in Solothurn. It gave us plenty of flexibility for spontaneous breaks, and we could always freely decide how to continue.”

Laura

on "Beat the bride" in Solothurn: action-packed hen party

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Everything within a 60 min drive

"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
Lucerne
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"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
Bern
from CHF 90
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Turicum Distillery Tour in Zurich
Turicum Distillery Tour in Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 65
3 % cashback
Pirate muffins baking course for children birthday party
Pirate muffins baking course for children birthday party
Küssnacht am Rigi
from CHF 34
1 % cashback
"Turkish for Beginners" Cooking Class in Zurich
"Turkish for Beginners" Cooking Class in Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 185
3 % cashback
Brunch in E-Tuk Tuk with city tour of Zurich
Brunch in E-Tuk Tuk with city tour of Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 229
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Private Classic Gourmet Tour in Zurich
Private Classic Gourmet Tour in Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 312.50
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Traditional Korean tea ceremony
Traditional Korean tea ceremony
Zurich
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Weingut Zweifel
Weingut Zweifel
Winery · Zürich
Altstetten weekly market
Altstetten weekly market
Market · Zürich
Zurich Christmas Avenue
Zurich Christmas Avenue
Market · Zürich

Hiking routes

Langendorf – Lommiswil Bahnhof
Langendorf → Lommiswil Bahnhof · 4.2 km · 1 h 16 min
Solothurn HB RBS – Derendingen
Solothurn HB RBS → Derendingen · 4.0 km · 1 h 12 min
Bellach Post – Selzach, Bahnhof
Bellach Post → Selzach, Bahnhof · 7.6 km · 1 h 57 min
Easy hike from Rüttenen to Oberdorf SO
Rüttenen → Oberdorf SO · 4.6 km · 1 h 36 min
Oberdorf – Langendorf
Oberdorf → Langendorf · 2.3 km · 41 min
Oberdorf – Oberdorf Talstation Gondelbahn
Oberdorf → Oberdorf Talstation Gondelbahn · 1.2 km · 27 min
Oberdorf – Oberdorf SO
Oberdorf → Oberdorf SO · 1.1 km · 25 min
Spitalhof – Nennigkofen
Spitalhof → Nennigkofen · 3.0 km · 48 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 10 min drive

Weissenstein-Passwang-Weg
Weissenstein-Passwang-Weg
Wanderweg · Solothurn → Passwang · 32 km · 12 h 42 min
Weissenstein-Passwang-Weg, Stage 1/2
Weissenstein-Passwang-Weg, Stage 1/2
Wanderweg · Solothurn → Welschenrohr · 14 km · 6 h 2 min
Solothurner Uferweg
Solothurner Uferweg
Wanderweg · Solothurn → Zuchwil · 3.0 km · 48 min
Hike from Solothurn West via Weier
Hike from Solothurn West via Weier
Wanderweg · Solothurn West · 21 km · 5 h 24 min
Hike from Solothurn West via Unterer Muttenhof
Hike from Solothurn West via Unterer Muttenhof
Wanderweg · Solothurn West · 13 km · 3 h 9 min
Hike from Solothurn West via Bromegghof
Hike from Solothurn West via Bromegghof
Wanderweg · Solothurn West · 14 km · 3 h 52 min
Easy hike from Solothurn West via Solothurn
Easy hike from Solothurn West via Solothurn
Wanderweg · Solothurn West · 5.8 km · 1 h 29 min
Aareuferweg
Aareuferweg
Wanderweg · Solothurn Kreuzacker → Wangen an der Aare, Bahnhof · 4.7 km · 1 h 16 min
Solothurn Kreuzacker – ?
Solothurn Kreuzacker – ?
Wanderweg · Solothurn Kreuzacker → ? · 3.1 km · 48 min
Easy hike from Zuchwil to Rüttenen
Easy hike from Zuchwil to Rüttenen
Wanderweg · Zuchwil → Rüttenen · 5.1 km · 1 h 32 min
Hike from Zuchwil to Nesselboden via Wäberhüsli
Hike from Zuchwil to Nesselboden via Wäberhüsli
Wanderweg · Zuchwil → Nesselboden · 13 km · 4 h 50 min
Oberdorf-Grenchen-Waldrandweg
Oberdorf-Grenchen-Waldrandweg
Wanderweg · Oberdorf SO → Grenchen · 12 km · 3 h 45 min

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