Wildlife watching experiences in Solothurn

You can experience nature up close with Wild und Wald. Guided tours take you through the wildlife of the Solothurn Jura.

Solothurn in summer? That means sun, water and joie de vivre! The Aare attracts visitors with refreshing bathing spots, relaxed boat trips and exciting water sports opportunities. Along the river, on the Solothurn Riviera, there are rows of inviting bars and restaurants that delight with Mediterranean flair and culinary highlights. And as the sun slowly sets, the city's terraces and summer bars come to life.

Solothurn is said to be the most beautiful baroque city in Switzerland. The imposing buildings were constructed in various epochs: ranging from the first half of the 12th century, when the clock tower was built, to 1773, when St. Ursus Cathedral was constructed in baroque and neo-classical style.

Sometimes all it takes is a small house to make a big difference: at TCS Camping Solothurn stands an impressive insect hotel. Originally intended for wild bees, it has long since become a lively meeting place for a wide variety of insects. Exactly who has moved in remains their little secret. What is certain is that the hotel is well used and shows our guests how valuable even a simple refuge can be for nature.

The residents of Solothurn love market life and pleasurable shopping strolls.

The Verenaschlucht, a gorge just to the north of Solothurn is a highly atmospheric place. In addition to visiting the St. Verena hermitage, it’s well worth continuing along one of the oldest Ways of the Cross north of the Alps to reach Kreuzen.

If you like to spend your time shopping in a small, beautiful town, Solothurn in the perfect place for you! Wherever you turn, you'll find smart shops and small boutiques that invite you to browse their wares.

Small yet beautiful. The oldest Baroque theatre in Switzerland is in Solothurn and it boasts a superb theatrical programme. Newly renovated, its modern architecture enables its Baroque charm to shine in a whole new light.

We board the «Siesta», a semi-catamaran in Solothurn, Switzerland's most beautiful Baroque-style city. On the picturesque cruise to Biel one passes the unique Stork Colony at Altreu, the charming country town of Büren and the Jura mountains. (Cruises mid-May to mi-October).

The classic city tour.

The «Ambassadors’ Nativity Scene» is a rarity and sure to attract all nativity scene lovers to Switzerland’s most beautiful Baroque town.

Take a leisurely swim in the River Aare from Solothurn’s outdoor swimming pool through the most beautiful Baroque town in Switzerland.

The Uferpark recreational area on the outskirts of Solothurn invites old and young alike to linger, relax and enjoy themselves. With a wide bike path, a promenade for those out for a stroll, barbecue areas complete with wooden benches, as well as windows to nature with access to the Aare river and a beach, who could ask for more?

Learn more about Solothurn's walls and their gates and towers.

As a hospital, an orphanage or a hostel for craftsmen, Solothurn's Old Hospital has been a venue for people to meet and receive hospitality since it was first mentioned in the 14th century.

The Cathedral of St. Ursus - a significant, early classical baroque church with breathtaking views.

Solothurn’s Jesuit Church may stand in the shadow of the magnificent cathedral of St. Ursen, but it is also well worth a visit – and about a hundred years older.

Follow the Verenabach through a wooded gorge on the outskirts of Solothurn. At the end of the trail, you will reach a hermitage with two chapels, grottoes and plaques. A walk that combines the experience of nature with history.