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 from Bern on the N1, veering west at the turnoff to Solothurn.
Visitor Information
The Solothurn tourist office, the Verkehrsbüro, Hauptgasse 69, am Kronenplatz (tel. 032/626-46-46), will provide you with a map and pinpoint some of the best hiking in the area. Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30 to 6pm, Saturday 9am to noon.




