Location

• Conference venue
• How to get to the venue
• Accommodation
• Food & drinks
• Sights

Conference venue

The conference will take place at Technopark Zürich.

How to get to the venue

Arrival from abroad

We encourage train travel whenever possible. Refer to the Swiss Federal Railways website for connections and tickets.

If your only option is air travel, the closest airport is Zürich airport (ZRH).

Check out the Zurich city guide if this is your first time here.

About Switzerland

Here are some useful and less useful facts about Switzerland.

Language

Official languages are German, French, Italian and Romansh. In cities most people will understand and speak English.

Money

We love money, we use Swiss Francs (CHF). Euro (EUR) may be accepted in some places. Cashless payment methods are widely accepted.

Tipping

Tipping is not compulsory. Feel free to tip (5% - 10%) if you're happy with the service though.

Transportation

We drive on the right side of the road.

Public transportation

We have one of the most efficient, extensive and probably expensive public transportation systems in the world.

Electricity

We use the Type C and Type J outlets. Voltage is 230V and the electrical frequency is 50Hz.

Emergency

Dial 112 for any kind of emergency.

Water

Switzerland has high-quality tap water, there's no actual need to buy bottled water. You can also drink the water from all public fountains unless there is a sign not to (you won't find many of these).

Stores

Many shops in Switzerland remain closed on Sundays, except for some in railway stations and airports.

Arrival from Switzerland

Please use public transport.

If arriving from the Zürich main station, take tram 4 (temporarily replaced by tram line 51) in direction Banhhof Altsetten Nord. The stop is called Technopark, like the venue. From there go to the right side of building. The entrance is on the square (Turbinentplatz).

Accommodation

There are 3 hotels right next to the venue:

• Novotel Zürich City-West
• Ibis Zürich City-West
• Ibis Budget Zürich City-West

Other options within walking distance:

• 25hours Hotel Zürich West
  
• Hotel Züri by Fassbind

Food & drinks

Food

There are many places to get lunch in the neighbourhood. Here are some ideas:

• les halles (also check out the deli at the back of the restaurant)
• roots
• Brisket
• The food court in Markthalle Im Viadukt
• The food court in Puls 5

Drinks

• ViCAFE makes good coffee. Two close locations: 1) the campus of the The Zurich University of the Arts; 2) on Geroldstrasse near the Hardbrücke train station.
• les halles is a popular restaurant and bar with a unique vibe.
• Frau Gerolds Garten is a beer garden with lots of plants and a nice atmosphere.
• Zentralwäscherei
• Aya Bar

Sights

• Take a stroll along the Limmat.
• Get a coffee with a view of the city from the Clouds restaurant/café on the high floors of the Prime Tower.
• Hike up or take the train up to Uetliberg.

The Zurich city guide has more ideas.