Blumenstein Castle, Solothurn

Name: Blumenstein Castle
Address: Blumensteinweg 12, Solothurn, 4500, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 32 626 93 93

#4 among attractions in Solothurn

Museum, Forts and castles

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Blumenstein Castle is an estate house in the municipality of Solothurn of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. In 1952 it became the home of the Historical Museum of Solothurn. ()

Local name: Historisches Museum BlumensteinCoordinates: 47°12'59"N, 7°32'13"E

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Blumensteinweg 12Solothurn 4500 Switzerland

Contact

+41 32 626 93 93

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Blumenstein Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Solothurn Cathedral, Kunstmuseum Solothurn, Enter Museum, Waldegg Castle.

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Church, Baroque architecture
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Museum, Art museum
Kunstmuseum Solothurn, Solothurn
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Forts and castles, Historical place
Waldegg Castle
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Baroque architecture
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Forts and castles
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47°12'32"N • 7°32'19"E
Museum Altes Zeughaus, Solothurn
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Verena Gorge Hermitage
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Konzertsaal, Solothurn
12 min walk • The Concert Hall in Solothurn, Switzerland, is a concert hall where choral and instrumental music is regularly performed.
0.6 miS
Church
Jesuit Church, Solothurn
16 min walk • Jesuit church - a Roman Catholic temple in the city of Solura, Switzerland. The construction of the church began in 1680, it was built for nine years. Probably designed by the Jesuit Heinrich Mayer. The temple was to promote counter -reformation. Baroque, single -nave temple, 40 meters long.
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City wall
Krummturm, Solothurn
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Blumenstein Castle open?

Blumenstein Castle is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm
Friday 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Blumenstein Castle?

Nearby attractions include Kunstmuseum Solothurn, Solothurn (11 min walk), Reformed Church, Solothurn (13 min walk), Museum Altes Zeughaus, Solothurn (14 min walk), Steinbrugg Castle, Solothurn (14 min walk).

How to get to Blumenstein Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blumenstein Castle:

Bus

Kantonsschule • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
Grünegg • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)

Train

Sternen (13 min walk)
Solothurn Baseltor (13 min walk)

Light rail

Solothurn RBS • Lines: Re, S8 (24 min walk)