Experiences in Aargau and Solothurn region

This art museum, extended by architects Herzog & de Meuron in 2003, houses Swiss art dating from the 18th century to the present day.

A stork's nest to take hold of: Even today, the storks really do perch in their nests on the high roofs of the farmhouses in Altreu. Since 1948, the Altreu stork colony has endeavoured to ensure the welfare of these birds. Sometimes more than a hundred storks live there.

The name Tüfelsschlucht means “The Devil’s Gorge” and this is considered to be one of the most beautiful of the numerous gorges in the Jura. The 2.2km long gorge winds its way along the Cholersbach Stream and is connected by 32 bridges and catwalks.

The Sagenmülital features the highest waterfall in the Canton Aargau and also includes a discontinued stone quarry and a light spruce forest in a spectacular setting.

In Aargau, the scavenger hunt is available in the castles of Lenzburg and Wildegg and in Baden. Whether in a mystical castle, a colourful castle garden or the industrial, urban heartland – there is plenty for young and old alike on these trails.

Young geologists look for fossils. At Gruhalde Clay Quarry, children can set to work with a hammer and chisel on the tracks of historic reptiles. The archaeological site with the digging area is situated nearby the Frick Reptile Museum.

A nature experience that really gets under your skin: This is the Wolfsschlucht Gorge in Thal Nature Park in the Solothurn Jura region. It is also an ideal adventure playground for children.

For many centuries this feudal building was home to the noble Heidegg family - whereas today it houses the history and culture center of the Seetal valley. A living museum in which you learn stories and customs of aristocratic families, with the spirit of the past further rekindled with a stroll in the large park with its beautiful rose garden.

The ‚sounding museum‘ in Seewen SO is a Swiss federal museum and houses an internationally significant collection of music automatons. The visitors will learn all about the history of automatic music while moving between high-precision mechanics and the magic of nostalgic melodies.

In Bad Zurzach, visitors can explore two nature reserves and then head to the spa to relax.

Find out how this white gold is extracted: How boring life would be without salt! Riburg is a working salt mine, where you can find out all about this mineral on an exciting tour.

This family-friendly amusement park in central Switzerland offers fun and thrills for young and old alike. Just 35 kilometres from Aarau, Lucerne, Zug and Zurich, Schongiland is a popular day out for families and is constantly adding to its list of attractions.

Where does the honey come from? All this and more, you will learn on this short (0.9 km) and informative trail near Lenzburg.

On the 1-km trail twelve mysterious sagas from Freiamt are impressively portrayed.

Which wayside plants are edible? Which of them actually have healing properties? Get to know the plant world in a different way on a hike with Sonja Wunderlin.

A very special adventure with lovable and inquisitive alpacas. Ever been in a cable car with an alpaca? This is a special experience on the Weissenstein mountain.

With its colourful sunshades, arome of fresh coffee and delicious ice cream, the Solothurn Riviera gives off a Mediterranean feel.

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.

Wellness in Switzerland’s largest thermal baths. The varied experiences on offer at Therme Zurzach invite visitors to take a moment and relax.

The Olten Art Museum was opened in 1905 and features modern art exhibitions in addition to a collection of works by illustrator Martin Disteli.

Rheinfelden is the oldest town in the canton of Aargau. Offering over 15 different themed tours, city guides present Rheinfelden’s rich history and illuminate its journey into a modern future.

The trail with gnome trail markers leads from Gänsbrunnen to the Montpelon mountain farm: large and small folk will become acquainted with nature through the eyes of gnomes.

The imposing Alte Zeughaus (old armory) shapes Solothurn’s cityscape since a good 400 years and, as historic building as well as museum, is certainly worth a visit.

Is it the Aare River that lets inspiration flow or the milk which used to be given out during school breaks? There’s hardly another city in Switzerland that has produced as many writers as Olten.