A splendid Baroque town, Solothurn has the magnificent cathedral of St Ursus and a great location on the banks of the River Aare. The hostel, with its modern steel-and-glass interior, is set in a 17th-century customs house in the town centre and is easily accessable to the Aare cycle route
There are cycle route leads right past the youth hostel. The hostel is worth visiting just to look at the modern steel and glass construction within the historic "Am Land" customs house. the town just round the corner has narrow streets, cozy pubs and legendary range of cultural and leisure activities for the young and young at heart.
it was a historic 17th-century house serving the people of Solothurn as a trading and customs house, a warehouse, a theatre and finally as a schoolhouse. A modern steel and glass construction was put into the house and it was opened as a youth hostel in 1994.
The architecture highlights the separate areas for sleeping, recreation and seminars.
Prices for members in dormitory from includes breakfast and bed linen .
Children 0-2 years: free of charge, Children from 2-6 years : 50%
You can order the youth hostel member cards online. Membership cards are valid for 12 mts from the date of issue in 4500 youth hostels worlwide.