Region
Gentle forests, endless rides

Solothurn, Baroque Heritage, Three Lakes, and the Home of the Franches-Montagnes

Franches-Montagnes heartland
Geographic identity
It is located in the northwest of Switzerland.
Landscape
Four days away from everyday life - into the tranquil
Nature
The Thal Nature Park inspires with its unspoiled nature
History and art
The territory of the canton comprises land acquired by the former town
Horse culture
The Thal Nature Park inspires with its unspoiled nature
Key riding landscape
Thal Nature Park
Riding season
Rideable almost year-round
History
Medieval land acquisitions

What defines riding in Solothurn?

The Aargau-Solothurn region stretches across picturesque rolling hills, baroque townscapes, and the shores of Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel, and Lake Murten. The Franches-Montagnes breed thrives here, celebrated for its gentle temperament and perfectly matched to the wide meadows and soft forest tracks of the Jura foothills. Neolithic pile dwellings along the lakeshores, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, speak to thousands of years of continuous human presence in this landscape. Roman Salodurum, the ancient predecessor of today's capital, adds further depth to a region that rewards curious riders as much as history lovers.

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Riding climate in Solothurn, with this rider weather you can expect:

192Great riding days· 279 rideable days

Mostly spring to autumn.

Fair riding climateHot summersCold wintersBest months: Mar–Jul
  • High-summer heat can be intense — ride at dawn or dusk and mind your horse's recovery.
  • Hard winters with frequent frost and snow limit riding for long stretches.

5-year ERA5 climate normals, via Open-Meteo

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