Quality of Life in Canton Solothurn

Q: Which commune in Canton Solothurn is best for families?

In Canton Solothurn, Langendorf (7.2/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Education & Culture — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Q: Where is taxation lowest in Canton Solothurn?

Kammersrohr offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Solothurn (score 4.1/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Q: Which is the quietest commune in Canton Solothurn?

Aedermannsdorf (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Solothurn, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Q: Does Canton Solothurn rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.5/10 , Canton Solothurn sits below the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (9.0/10); its weakest is Taxation (2.0/10).

Population: 271,483
Municipalities: 106
Largest municipality: Olten

Canton Solothurn includes 106 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.5/10, it stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9/10) and Noise (8.8/10). The Taxation criterion (2/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Solothurn is particularly suited for those seeking a green environment with many accessible green spaces.

Canton Average Scores

Noise

8.8

Air Quality

5.6

Public Transport

2.4

Education & Culture

5.9

Nightlife & Dining

5.1

Nature & Green Spaces

9.0

Healthcare

6.3

Taxation

2.0

Annual Sunshine

4.0

National average

Top Communes

Lowest-Ranked Communes

Best Communes by Profile

Family: Langendorf (7.2/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
Young Professional: Solothurn (7/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
Retirement: Langendorf (6.8/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
Nature: Hochwald (7.1/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

PH FHNWUniversity

Lufthansa Aviation TrainingUniversity

Museum für MusikautomatenMuseum

Enter Technikwelt SolothurnMuseum

Kunstmuseum SolothurnMuseum

Altes ZeughausMuseum

Museum BlumensteinMuseum

HeimatmuseumMuseum

Public Transport

OensingenTrain Station

TrimbachTrain Station

LommiswilTrain Station

Olten HammerTrain Station

OltenTrain Station

SolothurnTrain Station

EgerkingenTrain Station

OberbuchsitenTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Spital DornachHospital

Kantonsspital OltenHospital

ObachHospital

Bürgerspital SolothurnHospital

Clinique DELCMedical Centre

Psychiatrische DiensteMedical Centre

Schmitte-PraxisMedical Centre

Pallas KlinikMedical Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Solothurn is best for families?

In Canton Solothurn, Langendorf (7.2/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Noise and Education & Culture — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Where is taxation lowest in Canton Solothurn?

Kammersrohr offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Solothurn (score 4.1/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Which communes in Canton Solothurn have the best public transport?

The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Solothurn are Solothurn (8.0/10), Langendorf (6.0/10) and Wangen bei Olten (6.0/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.

Which is the quietest commune in Canton Solothurn?

Aedermannsdorf (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Solothurn, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Does Canton Solothurn rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.5/10, Canton Solothurn sits below the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (9.0/10); its weakest is Taxation (2.0/10).