About Solothurn
- Solothurn has a population of about 17,000.
- Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, is about 78 km away.
- The nearest bigger city is Biel/Bienne, about 23 km away.
- Towns nearby: Bern (30 km), Köniz (33 km) and Basel (39 km).
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Dating in Solothurn
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Solothurn? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
First-date ideas for Solothurn
In a small place like Solothurn, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Biel/Bienne, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Solothurn: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Solothurn?
Within 50 km of Solothurn there are 83 towns and cities — Basel, Bern and Biel/Bienne among them — with more than 1.2 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Solothurn?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Solothurn and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Solothurn real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Solothurn?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.