“Solothurn is not the first place that comes to people’s minds when they visit Switzerland.” Travelling there by rail or road fails to give the visitor a true appreciation of what is to follo ...

SOLOTHURN, Switzerland—Switzerland's "Katholisches Kirchenblatt," a Catholic weekly, recently carried an unusual job ad: "Are you an idealistic, religious person who enjoys meeting people?" ...

Solothurn is a beautifully preserved Baroque city on the River Aare and an ideal place to combine a cultural outing with Christmas shopping ... canton to join the Swiss Confederation.