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Solothurn
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History & heritage
Solothurn joined the Confederation in 1481. As the seat of the French ambassadors until 1792, it is often called Switzerland's most beautiful baroque town.
The number 11 recurs everywhere — 11 churches, 11 fountains, and 11 steps between the cathedral's stairways.
Traditions
Chesslete
Schmutziger Donnerstag, 5 a.m.
Solothurn carnival starts with a noisy pre-dawn march in white nightshirts.
The number 11
Year-round
11 churches, 11 fountains, 11 towers — Solothurn's lucky number shapes the city.
Märetfescht
September
Old-town market festival with music, food and local crafts.
Official public events & cultural agenda
Concerts, festivals, markets and exhibitions in Solothurn are published by the official regional tourism agenda. Member meetups are listed above.
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