Zentralbibliothek Solothurn

Zentralbibliothek Solothurn is a cantonal and municipal library housed in a historic building on Bielstrasse that provides books, periodicals, e-books, and other media to the public. The facility includes quiet reading areas for study, information desks, and digital offerings to serve different needs.

The library was established as a cantonal institution to gather and preserve knowledge and regional documents. The historic building housing it is itself an important part of Solothurn's urban heritage.

This institution serves as a gathering place where locals engage with knowledge and resources reflecting the region's identity. The collections here show what matters to people in Solothurn across generations.

Entry is free and the spaces are accessible on weekdays, offering plenty of room for reading and research. Its downtown location makes the building easy to reach on foot and works well for both extended visits and quick lookups.

The building holds the status of a cultural property of national significance, preserving treasures that matter to all of Switzerland. This makes it more than just a local institution, but a place of broader importance.

Location: Solothurn

Part of: list of cultural properties in Solothurn

Address: Bielstrasse 39, 4500 Solothurn

Website: http://zbsolothurn.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.20972,7.52972

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21