Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland

Places to visit near Arch

Arch is a town in Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland, home to about 1,574 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches and 12 museums. The must-see places are Schlösschen Buchegg (8 km), Kosciuszko-Museum (12 km) and Blumenstein Museum (12 km).

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Arch, Solothurn
Arch, Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arch at a glance

Location
Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland
Population
about 1,574
Coordinates
47.1653° N, 7.4314° E
Places within 50 km
68 (68 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Arch

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Forts & heritage near Arch

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arch. The closest is Schlösschen Buchegg (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arch

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arch. The closest is Weissenstein Pass (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Arch

45 churches within 100 km of Arch. The closest is Burg Biel (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Arch

44 museums within 100 km of Arch. The closest is Kosciuszko-Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arch

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arch. The closest is Altrhein Wyhlen (59 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Arch

5 parks within 100 km of Arch. The closest is BärenPark Bern (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Arch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arch
  2. 8 km Schlösschen Buchegg · heritage site, Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt
  3. 10 km Kosciuszko-Museum · museum, Bezirk Laufen
  4. 1 km Blumenstein Museum · museum, Bezirk Laufen
  5. 3 km Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) · museum, Bezirk Laufen
  6. 3 km Weissenstein Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk Laufen
  7. 14 km Back to Arch

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How to reach Arch

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage37110Schlösschen Buchegg (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1162Weissenstein Pass (14 km)
    Churches345Burg Biel (18 km)
    Museums1244Kosciuszko-Museum (12 km)
    Other attractions38Bear Pit (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens08Altrhein Wyhlen (59 km)
    Parks15BärenPark Bern (30 km)
    Caves15Pfaffenloch (45 km)
    Treks02Le Chaux-de-Fonds Grenier - Le Chaux-de-Fonds (58 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Strandbad Sursee (66 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (59 km)
    Waterfalls01Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (71 km)

    Arch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arch?

    Schlösschen Buchegg (heritage site, about 8 km), Kosciuszko-Museum (museum, about 12 km), Blumenstein Museum (museum, about 12 km), Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (museum, about 12 km), Weissenstein Pass (viewpoint, about 14 km), Balm Ruins (heritage site, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arch?

    68 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 12 museums, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arch?

    Schlösschen Buchegg, about 8 km by road; Balm Ruins (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arch?

    Weissenstein Pass, about 14 km by road; Schelten Pass (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arch?

    Burg Biel, about 18 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Brice (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arch?

    Start in Arch, visit Schlösschen Buchegg, then Kosciuszko-Museum, then Blumenstein Museum, then Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site), then Weissenstein Pass, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arch?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Arch

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arch’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arch on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.