Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland

Places to visit near Solothurn

Solothurn is a town in Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland, home to about 14,853 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches and 20 museums. The must-see places are Kosciuszko-Museum (1 km), Blumenstein Museum (1 km) and Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (4 km).

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

Solothurn at a glance

Location
Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland
Population
about 14,853
Coordinates
47.2079° N, 7.5371° E
Places within 50 km
92 (92 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 Solothurn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Solothurn: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Solothurn

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Solothurn. The closest is Balm Ruins (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Solothurn

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Solothurn. The closest is Weissenstein Pass (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Weissenstein Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Laufen · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Schelten Pass · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Hinteri Egg · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Col des Rangiers · viewpoint · District de Delémont · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~41 km · Must-see

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Churches near Solothurn

47 churches within 100 km of Solothurn. The closest is Burg Biel (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Solothurn

46 museums within 100 km of Solothurn. The closest is Kosciuszko-Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Solothurn

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Solothurn. The closest is Altrhein Wyhlen (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Solothurn

6 parks within 100 km of Solothurn. The closest is BärenPark Bern (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Solothurn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Solothurn
  2. 1 km Kosciuszko-Museum · museum, Bezirk Laufen
  3. 4 km Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) · museum, Bezirk Laufen
  4. 3 km Weissenstein Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk Laufen
  5. 4 km Balm Ruins · heritage site, Bezirk Laufen
  6. 6 km Blumenstein Museum · museum, Bezirk Laufen
  7. 1 km Back to Solothurn

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From travellers near Solothurn

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How to reach Solothurn

    All places near Solothurn by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Solothurn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage38111Balm Ruins (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1154Weissenstein Pass (7 km)
    Churches1547Burg Biel (29 km)
    Museums2046Kosciuszko-Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions49Former St. Urban's Abbey (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Altrhein Wyhlen (50 km)
    Parks26BärenPark Bern (37 km)
    Caves05Pfaffenloch (51 km)
    Buddhist sites12Wat Srinagarindravararam (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Strandbad Sursee (56 km)
    Treks01Le Chaux-de-Fonds Grenier - Le Chaux-de-Fonds (69 km)
    Waterfalls01Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (79 km)

    Solothurn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Solothurn?

    Kosciuszko-Museum (museum, about 1 km), Blumenstein Museum (museum, about 1 km), Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (museum, about 4 km), Balm Ruins (heritage site, about 7 km), Weissenstein Pass (viewpoint, about 7 km), Schlösschen Buchegg (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 20 museums, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Solothurn?

    Balm Ruins, about 7 km by road; Schlösschen Buchegg (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Solothurn?

    Weissenstein Pass, about 7 km by road; Schelten Pass (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Solothurn?

    Burg Biel, about 29 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Brice (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Solothurn?

    Start in Solothurn, visit Kosciuszko-Museum, then Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site), then Weissenstein Pass, then Balm Ruins, then Blumenstein Museum, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Solothurn?

    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 Solothurn

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