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Olten (High Alemannic: Oute) is a town in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland and capital of the district of the same name. Olten grew into a town during the Middle Ages at the location of a bridge over the Aare. After a period of decline, it grew rapidly as a railway town in the 19th century.
Olten is located at the southern foot of the Jura on the river Aare. Due to its central location in the Swiss Mittelland, the small town is a popular venue for congresses and conferences. Likewise, the small town is known for the Swiss Writers' Trail and the old town.
Olten’s historic old town is full of surprises, with around 30 sights to be discovered. Above all, the old bridge dating back to 1803, the Rathskeller with its beautiful, frescoed facades, and the magnificent city tower.
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Olten is located between Solothurn and Aarau on the river Aare. The small town is known for the Swiss Writers' Trail with around 70 listening stations.
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