Travel to the meeting venue
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. 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
There are two meeting rooms booked in building 513, which can be reached easily from the main gate (directions). The two meeting rooms are:
The naming scheme for Rooms is Building/Floor-Room number: 31/3-004 = Building 31, 3rd floor, room number 004.
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
- An economic option is the CERN Hostel, which can be booked via this form
- If you need a guarantor for your reservation, you can contact Giovanni Guerrieri.
- If asked for a status, you can use "VISC" (Visiting Scientist).
- There are many hotels in Geneva and near Geneva Airport, all of which are easily accessible via the Tram
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.