About Olten

This small town sits at the south end of Jura, only a 30 minute train ride from Zurich. The practically untouched region around Olten makes it an ideal base for nature excursions like hiking and bike tours. Climb Jacob’s Ladder for panoramic views, and walk across the covered, wooden Alte Holzbruecke bridge that has been around for hundreds of years. The Cistercian Abbey of St. Urban on the way to Langenthal showcases beautiful architecture as well.

Attractions around Olten

Chapel Bridge

One of the oldest covered bridges in Europe dates back to 1333 and is known as Kapellbruecke in its German-speaking home of Lucerne, Switzerland. Much of 669-foot Chapel Bridge located where Lake Lucerne meets River Reuss had to be reconstructed after a 1993 fire. There are magnificent 17th century paintings inside the bridge portraying the city's and country's history.