Alt Stadt (old city) Aare river view in Solothurn
The Aare is the only large river that flows completely within the Swiss borders. After originating from the glaciers in the Swiss Alps, it flows into Lake Brienz, Interlaken, Lake Thun, Bern, Lake Bien, Solothurn and a few other medieval cities before joining the Rhine not far from Laufenburg.
Car free Alt Stadt in Solothurn.
Solothurn Alt Stadt plaza tower
Bakery Schoggigipfel (chocolate croissant) for 2.50 Swiss Francs
(about $2.50) (1 Stk.= per piece/each)
Hill top village of Gruyeres and the old Chateau (to the far left)
(the area is well known for its cheese)
Views in the village of Gruyeres
The chateau at the north end of Gruyeres
View from the Gruyeres chateau to the valley
