Travel to the conference venue
The Open Science Fair will take place at CERN's Science Gateway, next to CERN. CERN is located at the border between Switzerland and France and can be easily reached via Geneva.
Train
Geneva is conveniently located in the center of europe and has direct train connections to Milano, Paris, Lyon, or Zurich. From the train station, you can take the tram Number 18 in the direction of CERN and go to the last stop. You can plan your train journey for example via the SBB website.
The train journey from the Swiss side alongside the northern shore of Lake Geneva is arguably one of the most scenic train journeys in Europe. Make sure to sit on the left side in direction of travel to benefit from a stunning alpine panorama.
Plane
If you come from further away and want to arrive via plane, from Geneva airport there are direct flights to many airports in Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. From the airport, it's best to take a bus to Blandonnet, where you need to change to tram Number 18 towards CERN.
The approach to Geneva airport, usually from the north-east over Lake Geneva, also offers a stunning panorama of the Swiss and French Alps.
If you don't find flights to Geneva, you can go to Zurich airport and then take a direct train to Geneva.
Complete directions, maps, and advice can be found at Directions to CERN.
Access to the venue
You find detailed instructions on how to access the venue in the following map. The registration desk will be in the Auditorium (the green "2" in the map).
Once you arrive on the conference day, there will be signs showing you the way.
Visa
You find many useful information on what you need as travel documents to apply for a Visa on this page. Make sure to enter your departure country and Switzerland as destination country. If you need an invitation letter to obtain a visa, please contact us via e-mail.
Accomodation
Geneva offers plenty of hotels accross all price ranges. We have booked a number of rooms in different hotels from 65 €/night on the French side of the border to CHF 165/night towards downtown Geneva.
For more information visit the dedicated page on the left only visible to registered participants.
Power outlets in Switzerland
Switzerland uses J-type plugs - you might need to bring an adapter. For more information please visit Switzerland power plugs and sockets.
