Gäu: Hotels and accommodations

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Gäu lies between the first Jura range to the north and the Aare to the south. The landscape therefore combines a clearly defined natural area with a location in the canton of Solothurn.

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Geographical location

The district’s main town is Oensingen; Gäu comprises eight municipalities in total. The area belongs to the Olten tourism region, which encompasses the three easternmost districts of the canton of Solothurn.

Nature

Gäu includes foothills of the Jura, gently rolling hills and river terraces. From higher elevations, views extend towards the Alps and the Swiss Plateau. Away from the main transport corridors, Gäu has largely preserved its rural character.

The hiking trails in Gäu pass through various types of terrain, including foothills, gently rolling hills and river terraces.

Transport

The A1 motorway, running east to west, and the A2, running north to south, cross Gäu and meet at the Härkingen motorway interchange. The area’s transport network also includes a railway line.

Surroundings

The area surrounding the district of Gäu includes Bipp, Ruchen, Kloster Olten and Spitzenflüeli.

The wider regional surroundings of the district of Gäu include Voliere Solothurn, Wartenberg - Vordere Ruine, Mittlisberg and Sissacher Fluh.

For the higher-level travel overview: Canton of Solothurn.

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