What are the best things to do in Solothurn?
Top picks in Solothurn include Solothurn Old Town, Naturmuseum Solothurn, Kunstmuseum Solothurn, Museum Altes Zeughaus. See the full list and itinerary on this Solothurn travel guide.
Photo: Christian David · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Solothurn
Travel guide for Solothurn, Switzerland — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Solothurn is a stop in Switzerland, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise Solothurn Old Town, Naturmuseum Solothurn, Kunstmuseum Solothurn instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 180–350 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Solothurn
1
Solothurn Old Town
2
Naturmuseum Solothurn
3
Kunstmuseum Solothurn
4
Museum Altes Zeughaus
Plan your trip
Solothurn itinerary (2 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Solothurn Old Town
- Visit Naturmuseum Solothurn
- Visit Kunstmuseum Solothurn
- Eat at Pittaria
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Museum Altes Zeughaus
- Eat at Zur grünen Ecke
Budget
Solothurn trip cost
Budget
USD 80–135
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 180–350
per person / day
Luxury
USD 400–665+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Solothurn, Switzerland. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Solothurn
Estimated total (USD)
$3,965
≈ $1,983 per person · $566 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $265/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Solothurn mid-range ground costs (budget 80–135 · mid 180–350 · luxury 400–665+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Pittaria
Zur grünen Ecke
Bistro Vorstadt
Trattoria Pizzeria da Daniele
Jägerstübli
Härdöpfu-Huus
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
H4 Hotel Solothurn
An der Aare
La Couronne
Shopping
- Stadt-Chäsi
- Bäckerei Müller
- Kunstsupermarkt
- Ladedorf
- Birchi Center
- Wochenmarkt
Nightlife
- Vitaminstation
- Confiserie Hofer
- il Bar Soletta
- Stadtrösterei
- Suteria
- SolHeure
Museums & culture
- Naturmuseum Solothurn
- Kunstmuseum Solothurn
- Museum Altes Zeughaus
In pictures
Solothurn gallery
Photos: Christian David, Hstoeffler, Userhelp.ch at de.wikipedia, Userhelp.ch, JoachimKohler-HB — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Solothurn travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Solothurn?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Solothurn?
Plan at least 2 days in Solothurn for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Solothurn?
Popular stays in Solothurn include H4 Hotel Solothurn, An der Aare, La Couronne. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Solothurn cost?
On the ground in Solothurn (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 80–135 per person per day, mid-range about 180–350, and luxury about 400–665+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Solothurn, Switzerland. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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