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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    43km (27 miles) N of Bern; 25km (16 miles) NE of Biel The capital of a canton by the same name, Solothurn, according to a 16th-century rhyme, is "the oldest place in Celtis save Trier." Located on the banks of the Aare at the foot of the J... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Getting There Solothurn has frequent train connections to the major cities of Switzerland, including Zurich (65 min.), Geneva (2 hr.), and Biel (1 hr.). Call tel. 0900/300-300 (no area code) for rail information. If driving, head north... Continue reading »

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Mountain and valley views from the top of Weissenstein On board the chairlift up Weissenstein Hauptgasse (Main alley) in Solothurn. 
Left: one of the eleven fountains. 
Centre: St Urs cathedral
Right: Jesuit church
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