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| Page Views: 7,374 Last Visit to Solothurn: September, 2003 | Solothurn - a jewel amongst Swiss towns by german_eagle - last update: Sep 30, 2003 |
| Old town and Jura mountains from Aare promenade |
Solothurn is the capital of the canton with the same name - but still a town, not a bustling city.
Beside Trier it was one of the earliest Roman settlements north of the Alps.
It harmoniously combines Italian grandeur with French charm and Swiss German stability. Medieval gates and towers, imposing fortifications, beautiful historic fountains and churches are to find within the small town.
Solothurn's special assets include the Jura mountains (Weissenstein) as well as the nearby recreation area on the Aare river and the Jura lakes.
This was my second visit of Solothurn (I stopped for extensive lunch picnic by the river) and I plan to go back again. Better said, I would love to immediately hop on a train and go back!! |
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Tips: 8 - Photos: 7 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1 | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1 |
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yumyum Tue Apr 22, 2008 17:23 UTC
I'm quite ashamed to say that I have never visited Solothurn. But I have been on the Weissenstein :) | Nemorino Mon Jun 20, 2005 15:00 UTC
Yet another fine page! Nice tips and Old Town impressions, and church photos. | globetrott Thu May 19, 2005 19:10 UTC
an interesting page, Ingo ! I was living for 3 years in Switzerland, but for some reason I never saw Solothurn :-(( | mtncorg Tue Mar 29, 2005 20:25 UTC
picnic on the Aare sounds like a great prelude to a real Juaran adventure ;-\ |
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