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Naturmuseum Solothurn

Naturmuseum Solothurn

0.1km from Solothurn Cathedral

The Solothurn Nature Museum shows exhibitions on animals, plants, fossils and minerals from the region. Together with the Solothurn Art Museum and the Blumenstein Historical Museum , it forms an administrative department for the municipality of Solothurn . In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Nature Museum Solothurn shows a special exhibition twice a year.

Kunstmuseum Solothurn

Kunstmuseum Solothurn

0.27km from Solothurn Cathedral

The Art Museum Solothurn is an art museum in Solothurn that opened in 1902 and is one of the most important cultural institutions in the city. The Solothurn Art Museum has one of the largest and most valuable collections in Switzerland. It ranges from the late Middle Ages to the present day. The focus is on Swiss art of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Waldegg Castle

Waldegg Castle

1.82km from Solothurn Cathedral

Waldegg Castle is rightly considered the most beautiful country manor of the Solothurn patriciate. Today the castle is a museum - and inside, baroque-furnished salons and massive oil paintings document former, everyday life. And outdoors, baroque-style premises with orange trees and vegetable garden invite you to a leisurely stroll. It was one of the iconic buildings in this area and it attracts a lot of visitors.

Verena Gorge Hermitage

Verena Gorge Hermitage

1.85km from Solothurn Cathedral

The Verena Gorge Hermitage is a hermitage located in the Verena Gorge, to the north of the city of Solothurn, Switzerland. The hermitage has been in existence since the 17th century. The site features stations of the cross dating from 1613 that were restored around 1990 by the Society of St. Verena Hermitage. It organizes cultural events such as guided tours, lectures and exhibitions in the Verena gorge, also offering meditations in the hermitage.

Emme

Emme

3.49km from Solothurn Cathedral

A beautiful river located in Switzerland. Emme is known for its sudden variations in water discharge. The tributaries of the Emme are the Ilfis and the Limpach. It rises in the Alps between the peaks of Hohgant and Augstmatthorn in the canton of Bern. One of the nice locations to spend some free time and also it is one of the main water resources in this area.

Länggrien

Länggrien

4.47km from Solothurn Cathedral

This island is privately owned but can be visited. The island estate is run by a farming family, who will accept groups by prior arrangement for special celebrations. The island and its surroundings are beautifully maintained and are a nice place to spend some leisure time.

Siggern

Siggern

5.21km from Solothurn Cathedral

The Siggern is a 9 km long stream that flows into the Aare near Flumenthal in the canton of Solothurn. It has three main source brooks, which pour north of the Balm ruins into the Siggern. It is fed by a few other streams, the largest of which is the Gummenbach. One of the beautiful place to spend some leisure time and also a nice place to take a bath in the centre of nature.

Weissenstein

Weissenstein

5.38km from Solothurn Cathedral

The Solothurn Weissenstein on the first and highest Jura chain is one of the most striking vantage points in the Jura and offers a fantastic view of the Central Plateau to the Alpine peaks from Säntis to Mont Blanc. The unique sun terrace in the Solothurn Jura can also be reached in summer via a narrow pass road or various attractive hiking trails.

Erde Planetenweg Weissenstein

Erde Planetenweg Weissenstein

5.52km from Solothurn Cathedral

The Weissenstein Planet Trail is an educational trail in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It leads on the southeastern mountain range of the Jura from the Weissenstein to the Stallflue belonging to the Grenchenberg . The planet route is an experience for the entire family. Each kilometre of the hike corresponds to one billion kilometres in the solar system, providing a glimpse of the infinitely vast cosmic dimensions. Information sign posts convey the most important characteristics for th

Röti

Röti

5.59km from Solothurn Cathedral

The Röti is at a height of 1395.2 m above sea level. M. the highest point in the Weissenstein range within the Jura chain between the Weissenstein Pass and the Balmberg . The excellent vantage point is a popular hiking destination in Switzerland . The Röti can be easily reached on foot from the Weissenstein Pass, but the path is steeper from the Balmberg.

Nidlenloch

Nidlenloch

6.36km from Solothurn Cathedral

The Nidlenloch is a "cave hanging in the air"! After the formation of the cave, the Rhone glacier rolled through the central plateau and moved the Nidlenloch to another area, ie it no longer has any connection to the karst water. The cave is laid out in the layers of the Sequan limestone sloping to the north, and the corridors drop to the north according to the course of the layers. In the middle part of the cave, there is a partly labyrinthine horizontal system. There are small rivulets locally

Balmberg Pass

Balmberg Pass

6.44km from Solothurn Cathedral

Balmberg Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It connects Welschenrohr and Günsberg. The road is one of the steepest pass roads in Switzerland. The road is not recommended for novice drivers, big, wide or long vehicles, buses, vans and trucks, caravans, or trailers. It is, however, ideal for motorcycles During periods of snow or ice, the road is closed from the pass summit to Welschenrohr on the north side.

Hasenmatt

Hasenmatt

7.66km from Solothurn Cathedral

The Hasenmatt is a 1444 m above sea level. M. high mountain peak in the Swiss Jura. It is located around 8 km northwest of the city of Solothurn on the municipality of Selzach and forms the highest elevation in the canton of Solothurn. The mountain is considered a beautiful vantage point and local recreation destination for the Solothurn region. A road leads to the summit area, where there is a take-off point for paragliders.

Landshut Castle, Switzerland

Landshut Castle, Switzerland

7.91km from Solothurn Cathedral

A prestigious Museum of Wildlife and Hunting dating back to the 17th century. Surrounded by its magnificent landscaped park. The Swiss Museum of Wildlife and Hunting at the castle displays the history of hunting in Switzerland from the Stone Age to the present day, continuing with the alpine wildlife and its habitats. Further emphasis is laid on collections of precious weapons and utensils used for hunting, decoys, as well as falconry and hunting with the dog.

Raymontpierre Castle

Raymontpierre Castle

13.73km from Solothurn Cathedral

The Raymontpierre Castle is located in the Vermes municipality of the Jura canton of Switzerland. Dating back to the 16th Century, the castle was commissioned by Georges Hugue de Raymontpierre, Delemont's chatelain. The land was left to him by his father back in the year 1576. Converted into a farmhouse back in the 18th Century, the fortified castle has been restored considerably in the 20th Century.

Mont Raimeux

Mont Raimeux

13.81km from Solothurn Cathedral

Mont Raimeux, with its gorges and undulating rocky walls, is a spot cherished by mountain climbers. The summit is a delight for walkers in search of tranquility. The mountain name is probably derived from the old French word raim, which roughly corresponds to the meaning of undeveloped land, covered with scrub or forest. It can be reached easily by several trails and a road culminating at 1,288 meters.

Schelten Pass

Schelten Pass

14.08km from Solothurn Cathedral

Schelten Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains between the cantons of Jura and Solothurn in Switzerland. It connects Mervelier and Ramiswil and is the most direct route from Delémont and Balsthal. The pass road has a maximum grade of 12 percent. Many bunkers and fortifications built by the Swiss Army during World War II are still visible on the pass. Hiking paths lead from the pass to Hohe Winde, Passwang, and Delémont.

Regional Nature Park Thal

Regional Nature Park Thal

15.91km from Solothurn Cathedral

Switzerland’s most central nature reserve, and its touristic offer is one of the most attractive: the wide valley of the river Dünnern behind the Weissenstein, the local mountain to Solothurn, awaits visitors with eager anticipation. It is located in the Swiss Canton of Solothurn, bordering the cantons of Bern and Basel-Landschaft.

Jegenstorf Castle

Jegenstorf Castle

17.97km from Solothurn Cathedral

Jegenstorf Castle is a castle in the municipality of Jegenstorf of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. One of the majestic building which was located in the heart of Bern. In 1954, a foundation was created to preserve and operate the castle and create a museum. Since 1955, the village museum of Jegenstorf has been open in the castle.

Montoz

Montoz

20.04km from Solothurn Cathedral

The Montoz is a mountain range located in the Bernese Jura , Switzerland . It rises from the Pierre Pertuis pass to the Weissenstein . It is a long chain formed by a bumpy and irregular plateau, the width of which sometimes reaches a kilometer . A wide belt of forests surrounds the entire mountain , the northern slope of which drops towards the Birse and part of the southern slope towards the Suze .

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Solothurn Cathedral

Solothurn Cathedral

Seilergasse 4, 4500 Solothurn, Switzerland

Built in the 18C in the Italian taste by two Berne architects, this cathedral has replaced the earlier building to St Urs, patron saint of the town and St Victor. The vast nave is supported by antique columns ending in pilasters with a floral decoration. The sculpted pulpit of pink marble, the paintings in the choir and the transept cross are the major aspects of the décor.