Royal Murder at Lenzburg
The Lenzburg castle has a dark history, with one of its former owners, Johannes Parricida, being involved in the murder of King Albrecht in 1308.
Lenzburg Castle · · 💀 Dark history
Discover 60 curated stories about Solothurn in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland — covering hidden gems, dark history, legends, weird facts and funny anecdotes.
The Lenzburg castle has a dark history, with one of its former owners, Johannes Parricida, being involved in the murder of King Albrecht in 1308.
Lenzburg Castle · · 💀 Dark history
A kangaroo hopped through the streets of Lostorf after escaping from the 'Maro's' experience restaurant, with its joey in tow.
Lostorf · · 😂 Funny
The Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen, a 16th-century fountain, features a statue of Justice, but its history is marked by a dark event: in 1561, the year it was built, a severe plague swept through Solothurn, c…
Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen · · 💀 Dark history
The St. Ursen Cathedral has a peculiar obsession with the number 11, reflected in its design and construction, as well as the local beer Öufi Bier, which translates to 'Eleven Beer'. This fascination…
St. Ursen Cathedral · 🤯 Weird
Solothurn's Eschikofen is home to a remarkable treasure trove of over 700 Brakteaten coins, discovered in 1911 on a steep slope.
Eschikofen · · 🔍 Hidden gems
Basel was the site of a unique wedding in 1603, where Jacob Leringerst and his wife held a second ceremony, inviting the city's dignitaries despite their poverty.
Basel · · 🤯 Weird
In 1372, Basel witnessed extremely low wine prices, with a measure costing only 1 Schilling and 4 measures available for 1 Pfennig.
Basel · · 🤯 Weird
Friedrich Theodor Fröhlich, a Swiss composer, struggled with his life in Aarau and eventually took his own life on October 16, 1836, due to feelings of isolation and frustration with his career.
Aarau · · 💀 Dark history
The FC Solothurn stadium, located in the Brühl area of Solothurn, was sold to the city in 1973 for a fraction of its value due to the club's financial difficulties.
Brühl · · 💀 Dark history
The Weissenstein mountain has a unique sledge run that is one of the steepest in Switzerland, with inclines of up to 22%, and is only open to private traffic in the summer.
Weissenstein · · 🤯 Weird
The Weissenstein mountain has a network of caves, known as the Nidlenloch, which stretches for 7.5 km and has a height difference of 418 meters, and can be partially explored.
Weissenstein · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Stigelos path on the Weissenstein mountain has been in use since at least 1644 and features a unique set of stone steps that were carved into the rock face in the 19th century.
Stigelos path · · 🔍 Hidden gems
A license plate with the number 'SO 1' was auctioned off in Solothurn for a staggering one million francs, more than triple the previous record for a similar auction.
Solothurn · · 🤯 Weird
In the summer of 2023, a mysterious cat shooter was on the loose in Starrkirch-Wil, leaving a trail of injured felines, including one that had to have its leg amputated.
Starrkirch-Wil · · 💀 Dark history
A fake news video about a zombie apocalypse in Solothurn was created using AI technology and spread on Tiktok, featuring a mock news report from the Solothurn train station.
Solothurn Train Station · · 🤯 Weird
A Solothurn cheese factory was found to have a severe mouse infestation, with dead mice, mouse droppings, and contaminated food products discovered on site.
Solothurn Cheese Factory · · 💀 Dark history
Isa Pulver, a Swiss ultracyclist, was hit by a car in the Solothurn region while training for the 'Race Across Italy', forcing her to withdraw from the competition.
Solothurn Region · · 💀 Dark history
A residential building in Solothurn hosted illegal gang bang parties, with organizers threatening neighbors who complained about the noise and disturbances.
Solothurn · · 💀 Dark history
A brothel in Solothurn's Freubad area hosted an 'Abschiedsparty Papa Franz' on the day of Pope Francis' death, offering a free drink to attendees.
Freubad · · 😂 Funny
A residential building in Solothurn was the site of regular Gangbang parties, organized by two men who advertised the events online, until neighbors complained and the parties were eventually shut do…
Solothurn · · 💀 Dark history
An underground sex party was discovered in a residential building in Solothurn, with organizers charging over 200 francs per participant.
Solothurn · · 💀 Dark history
In the Oberdorf SO woods, a mysterious vandal cut down around 100 holly trees, sparking an investigation by the local forestry office.
Oberdorf SO · · 🤯 Weird
A 2,000-year-old Roman villa was discovered in Deitingen during the construction of the A1 highway, thanks to the keen eye of a hobby archaeologist.
Deitingen · · 🔍 Hidden gems
In a surprising display of speed, Armand Duplantis outran Karsten Warholm in a 100m sprint at the Letzigrund stadium in Zurich, finishing in 10.37 seconds.
Letzigrund stadium · · 🏛️ Legendary
Edi's Weinstube in Zurich's Niederdorf district is known for its 5-franc wine and walls covered in old pornographic magazines, but it was saved from closure by a 12-hour rave party in the former Stüs…
Edi's Weinstube · · 🤯 Weird
The Goetheanum in Dornach, a building dedicated to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, was rebuilt in 1928 after the original was destroyed by arson on New Year's Eve in 1922.
Goetheanum · · 💀 Dark history
The Goetheanum's design, created by Rudolf Steiner, rejects right angles and features a unique, organic architecture that reflects the principles of anthroposophy.
Goetheanum · · 🤯 Weird
The Gleichstromübertragung Kriegstetten–Solothurn is one of the first commercial electrical power transmission systems in Europe, dating back to 1886.
Kriegstetten · · 🏛️ Legendary
Peter Viktor von Besenval, a Swiss military officer, was born in Solothurn in 1721 and went on to become a prominent figure in the French military, playing a crucial role in the reform of the French…
Solothurn · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Krokus Denkmal, a memorial dedicated to the Swiss hard rock band Krokus, was unveiled in 2022 with the inscription 'IN ROCK WE TRUST KROKUS VON SOLOTHURN IN DIE WELT', which translates to 'In roc…
Krokus Denkmal · · 🏛️ Legendary
Solothurn's Eschikofen is known for its rare 13th-century Brakteaten coins, featuring unique designs like a bishop's head between a pedum and a lily.
Eschikofen · · 🏛️ Legendary
During the Revolution, the Brugg community suffered greatly, with capital stocks like the Challwyl'sche Pflege and the Horstamt Scholz-Pflege disappearing or significantly decreasing in value. The co…
Brugg · · 💀 Dark history
The Brugg community forest was severely damaged during the Revolution, with widespread logging and neglect leading to a significant decline in timber production. By 1800-1804, the forest was producin…
Brugg · · 💀 Dark history
In the vicinity of Lake Zurich, remnants of ancient pile dwellings have been discovered, revealing how early inhabitants built their homes on stilts over the water for protection and convenience. The…
Lake Zurich · 🔍 Hidden gems
Romain Rolland, a famous author, conceived his grand work while staying in the Jura region above Solothurn, where he was inspired by the story of Baron de Breteuil, a French nobleman who built a beau…
Verena Gorge · · 🏛️ Legendary
In 1656, Herdern Castle in Solothurn was attacked, and important documents from earlier times went missing, with their contents unknown at that time.
Herdern Castle · · 💀 Dark history
Hans Kaspar von Breitenlandenberg, the owner of Herdern Castle, complained about the loss of documents during the attack in 1656. This event highlights the turbulent history of the castle.
Herdern Castle · · 💀 Dark history
In 1604, a harsh winter caused the Undersee to freeze over, and a great snowfall hindered people and animals from traveling. Meanwhile, the Capuchin monks arrived in Oberkirch to await the Evangelica…
Oberkirch · · 🤯 Weird
The Roman settlement of Solothurn was transformed into a fortified town around 325-330 AD, with a 2-3 meter thick and 9 meter high wall. The wall's remains can still be seen in some houses in the old…
Old Town · · 🔍 Hidden gems
In 1998, a record 6750 spectators attended a match between FC Solothurn and FC Basel at the Solothurn stadium, which is still the highest attendance record for the stadium.
Solothurn stadium · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Hotel Weissenstein has three strong spotlights on its roof, known as the 'drei hellsten Solothurner', which shine down into the valley and are visible from a distance at night.
Hotel Weissenstein · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Weissenstein mountain has been used for various purposes, including alpine farming and wood production, but since the late 18th century, it has become a popular tourist destination due to its bea…
Weissenstein · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Balmfluh cave castle ruin is the only Grottenburg in the canton of Solothurn and one of the few in Switzerland, with a name derived from the Keltoromanisch word 'Balb', meaning overhanging rock.
Balmfluh · 🔍 Hidden gems
The St. Ursenkathedrale in Solothurn has a 66-meter-high Zwiebelturm that was once inhabited by a Turmwächter, and its construction was completed in 1773 by Paolo Antonio Pisoni.
St. Ursenkathedrale · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Solothurn cantonal police received over 17,000 false emergency calls in 2024, mostly triggered by Android smartphones.
Solothurn Cantonal Police · · 😂 Funny
A piano at Solothurn train station was locked up at night due to noise complaints from neighbors, despite being a popular spot for impromptu performances.
Solothurn Train Station · · 😂 Funny
A mysterious fire broke out in a farm building in Zuchwil, with the police suspecting arson and launching an investigation.
Zuchwil · · 💀 Dark history
The Kloster Mariastein, a Benedictine abbey, is the second most important pilgrimage site in Switzerland and has been a place of worship since its founding.
Kloster Mariastein · 🏛️ Legendary
The Kloster Beinwil, a former Benedictine abbey, has been used as an Orthodox monastery since 2019 and has undergone significant changes in its history.
Kloster Beinwil · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Bally-Areal in Schönenwerd is a former industrial complex of the Bally shoe factory, featuring a unique blend of architecture and history, with buildings dating back to the 19th century.
Bally-Areal · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Ruine Balm is a unique cave castle in the canton of Solothurn, and one of the few in Switzerland, with a history dating back to the Middle Ages.
Ruine Balm · 🔍 Hidden gems
The St. Ursenkathedrale in Solothurn has a 66-meter-high Zwiebelturm that was once home to a Turmwächter, a tower warden who lived in the tower.
St. Ursenkathedrale · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Franziskanerkirche in Solothurn was once a 'Hofkirche' for the French ambassador and received a grand altar painting from King Louis XIV of France.
Franziskanerkirche · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Krummturm in Solothurn has a uniquely shaped roof, which appears crooked from most angles, despite its name suggesting a curved tower.
Krummturm · 🤯 Weird
Tadeusz Kościuszko, a Polish military engineer and national hero, died in Solothurn on October 15, 1817.
Solothurn · · 🏛️ Legendary
Wilhelm Frölich, a successful Swiss mercenary, was born in Riesbach around 1504 and died in Paris on December 4, 1562.
Riesbach · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Chronicles of Solothurn, written by Anton Haffner in 1577, contain detailed accounts of the city's history, including its founding, notable events, and struggles with neighboring cities.
Solothurn · · 🏛️ Legendary
A fragment of the former Outer Berntor gate in Solothurn now serves as a reminder of the city's medieval past, after the original gate was demolished in the 19th century due to the construction of th…
Outer Berntor · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The original name of the tower of Herdern Castle was Barbenstein, and the owners of the castle were known as the Herren von Herdern und Barbenstein.
Herdern Castle · 🔍 Hidden gems
A Roman cemetery was discovered in the area of the current St. Ursen church, with urn and cremation burials dating back to the Roman era.
St. Ursen Church · · 🔍 Hidden gems
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