Berne 
Berne is the capital of Switzerland. It is a city of medieval magic. The town was founded in 1191 by Berchthold V. Duke of Zähringen for political reasons. After the great fire in 1405 which almost completely destroyed the wooden-built town, the houses were rebuilt with sandstone. This unchanged medieval appearance is one of the most carefully conserved in Europe. In 1848 Berne was chosen as the seat of the Federal Government and the Federal Congress. Besides being the seat of the Swiss Federal Authorities, Beren is also the National Bank, embassies and several international organizations, e.g. Universal Postal Union, Central Office for international Railway Transports. 

Solothurn -
Switzerland's finest baroque town harmoniously combines Italian grandeur with French charm and German Swiss stability. It is hardly surprising that there are not less than three names for this town steeped in tradition on the banks of the Aare. It is the capital of the canton with the same name and harmoniously combines Italian grandeur with French charm and German Swiss stability. Gates, towers and gables testify of its old traditions. 
Solothurn's reputation as Switzerland's best-preserved and most beautiful baroque town is well earned. The writer Carl Spitteler as the „fabulous city of golden roofs“ has indeed described it. Solothurn is one of the oldest towns north of the Alps..