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Discover the Satzwerkstatt Solothurn and its history. Learn more about the development of book printing, the profession of typesetter and try your hand at the printing press yourself.

Dive into the world of the black art and experience the history and origins of the Satzwerkstatt Solothurn. Discover the evolution of the art of printing and how the craft has changed over the centuries.

A special focus is on the profession of the typesetter. Learn about the diverse tasks and find out what central role it played in classical book printing and still plays today. At the same time, you will gain an insight into the work of the Satzwerkstatt today and the preservation of this unique craft.

And finally, you will get active yourself! Under expert guidance, you will create your own print on the printing press, which you can take home as a souvenir.

 

Dates 17.08.2026 | 31.08.2026 | 05.10.2026 | 12.10.2026 | 19.10.2026

 

Time 3:00 PM

 

Language German

 

Duration 1.5 hours

 

Meeting point Satzwerkstatt, Burrisgraben 45/46, Solothurn

 

End point Satzwerkstatt, Burrisgraben 45/46, Solothurn

 

Tickets Can be booked online or purchased at the Tourist Office at Hauptgasse 69 in Solothurn. Places are limited – be quick!

 

Implementation The offer is carried out with at least 4 participants. If the tour is cancelled, tickets already purchased will be refunded.

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17.08.2026 - 19.10.2026

from CHF 25

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Valid: 17.08.2026 - 19.10.2026

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  • 17 August 2026
  • 31 August 2026
  • 05 October 2026
  • 12 October 2026
  • 19 October 2026

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from CHF 25

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Valid: 17.08.2026 - 19.10.2026

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Satzwerkstatt Solothurn
Burrisgraben 45/46
4500 Solothurn

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