Applied Psychology, Business, Education, Social Work, Optometry
The FHNW Olten Campus is a versatile hub for study, work, and social interaction, offering a wide range of programs in education, continuing education, and research. The School of Applied Psychology, the School of Education, the School of Social Work, the School of Technology and Environment and the School of Business define the campus and create an interdisciplinary environment with modern infrastructure in a central location. Learning, recreational, and dining facilities, as well as cultural and sports opportunities, contribute to a vibrant campus atmosphere.
Contact
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Campus Olten
Reception
Riggenbachstrasse 16
4600 Olten
T +41 (0) 84 882 10 11
ccc.olten@fhnw.ch
Getting there
Only a few minutes walk away from the main Olten SBB station, there's no need to take a bus. Exit the main station at track 12 and follow the signs.
Getting there by train
Only a few minutes walk away from the main Olten SBB station, there's no need to take a bus. Exit the main station at track 12 and follow the signs.
Getting there by car
Olten is located about 15 minutes from Exit 46 (direction Aarburg/Olten) of the A1 Motorway. However, as there is often heavy traffic on this route, the journey to Olten could take significantly longer.
Several fee-based car parks are located on the campus.
Underground Car Park Von Roll (Building 4, has a charging station for electric vehicles)
Underground Car Park Riggenbach (Building 1, has a charging station for electric vehicles)
Opening hours
Reception
Von Roll-Strasse 10 and Riggenbachstrasse 16
Days | Hours |
|---|---|
Monday - Thursday | 07:45 - 12:00 am / 01:00 -4:30 pm |
Friday | 07:45 - 12:00 am / 01:00 -4:00 pm |
Saturday Von Roll-Strasse | 07:30 - 10:30 am |
Saturday Riggenbachstrasse | closed |
Buildings
Von Roll-Strasse 10
Day | Hours |
|---|---|
Monday - Friday | 07:00 am - 09:00 pm |
Saturday | 07:00 am - 06:00 pm |
Sunday | closed |
Riggenbachstrasse 16 (building 1), Sälipark (building 3), Halle 20 (building 2)
Day | Hours |
|---|---|
Monday–Friday | 07:00 am - 09:00 pm |
Saturday | 07:00 am - 05:00 pm |
Sunday | closed |
Tannnwaldstrasse (building 5)
Day | Hours |
|---|---|
Monday-Friday | 06:00 am - 07:00 pm |
Saturday | 07:00 am - 05:00 pm |
FHNW car parks
Von Roll-Strasse 10
Day | Hours |
|---|---|
Monday-Friday | 07:00 am - 07:00 pm |
Saturday | 07:00 am - 05:00 pm |
Sundaylosed | closed |
Riggenbachstrasse 16
Day | Hours |
|---|---|
Monday-Friday | 07:00 am - 07:00 pm |
Saturday | 07:00 am- 05:00 pm |
Sunday | closed |
Special opening hours
Days | Areas |
|---|---|
Easter Good Friday, April 3rd 2025 to Easter Monday, April 6th 2026 | Buildings, Library, Reception, ICT, Food Outlets closed |
Labour day Friday, Mai 1st 2026 | Buildings, Library, Reception, ICT, Food Outlets |
Ascension Day | Buildings, Library, Reception, ICT, Food Outlets closed |
Whit Monday Monday, May 25th 2026 | Buildings, Library, Reception, ICT, Food Outlets closed |
Corpus Christi Thursday, June 4th 2026 | Buildings, Library, Reception, ICT, Food Outlets closed |
Summer break Saturday, July 11th 2026 to Sunday, August 2nd 2026 | Food Outlets: closed |
Public Holiday Saturday, August 1st 2026 | Buildings, Library, Reception, ICT, Food Outlets closed |
Assumption Day Saturday, August 15th 2026 | Buildings, Library, Reception, ICT, Food Outlets closed |
All Saint's Day Sunday, November 1st 2026 | Buildings, Library, Reception, ICT, Food Outlets closed |
Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24th 2026 | Buildings, Library, Reception, ICT, Food Outlets closed |
Christmas / New Year Friday, December 25th 2026 to Saturday, January 2nd 2027 | Buildings, Library, Reception, ICT, Food Outlets closed |
Campus Security
Impressions
FHNW Campus Olten
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Von Roll-Strasse 10
4600 Olten