Solothurn

Solothurn is a town in , in the at the southern edge of the Jura Mountains, on the River Aare, the capital of the canton of Solothurn.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Solothurn railway station and Solothurn Cathedral.

Railway station
serves the municipality…

Church
The St. Ursus Cathedral or is the…

Museum
The or Art Museum Solothurn is an art museum in the Swiss town .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Zuchwil and Biberist.

Village
is a municipality in the district of Wasseramt…

Village
is a municipality in the district of Wasseramt in the canton of Solothurn in . is situated 4 km southeast of Solothurn.

Solothurn

Latitude
47.2084° or 47° 12′ 30″ north
Longitude
7.5301° or 7° 31′ 48″ east
Population
16,900
Elevation
432 metres (1,417 feet)
Open location code
8FV96G5J+92
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From French to Romansh—“Solothurn” goes by many names.
  • French: “Soleure”
  • Italian: “Soletta”
  • Romansh: “Soloturn”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Solothurn (Vorstadt) and Solothurn (Alleepark).

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Solothurn West railway station and Privatklinik Obach, Solothurn.

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