Key Competitive Attractions
The canton of Solothurn is located in the north west of Switzerland and has a population of about 250,000, 18.7% of which are foreign. Its capital is the city of Solothurn.
Solothurn has good rail and road connections to the rest of Switzerland; Zurich, Basel and Berne can be reached within 30 minutes. The canton’s key business sectors are the machine industry, medical technology, services, and precision manufacturing, such as watchmaking, and electronics.
The canton offers a high standard of living, including various cultural and recreational possibilities. Businesses benefit from lower costs compared to metropolitan areas as well as competitive taxation. International companies may apply for advantageous tax rulings.
The Solothurn canton is also a member of the Greater Zurich Area organisation.
