Hotel Weissenstein – seminar hotel above Solothurn for clear minds & effective seminars

Hotel Weissenstein stands for wide horizons, calm and professional infrastructure. At 1,284 m a.s.l. above Solothurn, teams meet with an alpine panorama from Säntis to Mont Blanc. The seminar hotel combines refurbished rooms, reliable AV and short walking distances – ideal for seminars, offsites and congresses. The Weissenstein cable car gets your team to the summit station in about 10 minutes – perspective shift included.

Seminars at Hotel Weissenstein – reasons to choose it

Daylight, fresh Jura air and flexible set-ups deliver focus and momentum. The centrepiece is the Panorama Hall (520 m²) – divisible into three sections. Whether ~520 theatre, ~500 banquet or up to 850 guests standing, flows stay smooth from check-in at the foyer to terrace doors for energising breaks. For breakouts, choose from Mont Blanc Hall (113 m²), Weissenstein / SAC Stube, Chasseral and Röti.

Tech & comfort: modern presentation and sound systems, variable lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows and an induction hearing loop. In the evening your strategy day can become an elegant dinner – with stage and dance floor on request.

Staying at the seminar hotel – 50 rooms & suites

Balancing historic character with contemporary design, guests choose Standard or Superior up to the Weissenstein Suite (50 m²) in the east wing. In total 42 doubles, 2 singles and 6 suites, plus an accessible Superior room – perfect for multi-day seminars and retreats.

Supporting programmes right on the doorstep

The Weissenstein is your outdoor campus: Planet Trail (1:1-billion solar-system model), Jura Garden for green breaks, Nidlenloch cave (3–5 h tour). In summer: bike trail and ridge hikes. In winter: sledging to Oberdorf and a cross-country trail on the plateau. For culture & cuisine, the cable car brings you to Solothurn’s baroque old town in minutes.

Getting there & logistics

Easy by public transport to Solothurn–Oberdorf, then ~10 minutes on the Weissenstein cable car (wheelchair-accessible). By car/coach via the Weissenstein Pass (gradients up to 22%, coaches up to 12 m). The pass road is Sundays/holidays 09:00–16:00 and in winter closed to private traffic; hotel pick-up from Oberdorf on request.

Sustainability & cuisine

As a member of Responsible Hotels of Switzerland, the hotel uses woodchip heating and photovoltaics (by May 2025 about 21,285 kg CO₂ saved – ≈ 635 trees). Also certified ibex fairstay and Swisstainable Level III. The kitchen favours regional producers – honest, seasonal, high-quality.

Quick facts (for your planning)

• Location: right by the summit station, 1,284 m a.s.l.
• Spaces: Panorama Hall 520 m² (divisible) + several breakouts
• Capacity: up to 850 guests standing
• Rooms: 50 incl. suites & an accessible room
• Best for: seminars, retreats, congresses, client events

Plan your seminars at Hotel Weissenstein now

Choose clarity, short distances and strong outcomes. Contact the MICE Service Group – we’ll recommend the right rooms, coordinate supporting programmes & transfers, and secure attractive terms for your next seminar at Hotel Weissenstein.