Practical
Adress Main Conference Location
Kornhausforum
Kornhausplatz 18
CH-3011 Bern
kornhausforum.ch
Adress Parallel Seminars
Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Zeughausgasse 9
CH-3011 Bern
www.hotelbern.ch
Hotel Kreuz
Hotel Kreuz Bern AG
Zeughausgasse 41
CH-3011 Bern
kreuzbern.ch
Accomodation
Book your hotel online here.
From your very first overnight stay at a tourist accommodation in
the city of Bern, you will receive a Bern Ticket for your entire stay, which lets you travel for
free on public transport in zones 100/101
operated by the LIBERO Association. More information:
www.bern.com/en/bern-ticket
City of Bern
Do you have questions regarding the city of Bern and its surroundings?
www.bern.com/en/detail/tourist-information
Dipping into one of Bern’s free outdoor pools, enjoying a gelato from one of the excellent
gelaterias, or going for a hike in the scenic Gantrisch Nature Park – the
possibilities for excursions and experiences in the destination Bern are practically endless: https://www.bern.com/en/home
Travel Information
Visa requirements: Visas for foreign nationals can be issued by the Swiss representation covering their place of residence. Basically, there are two types of visa. Both can be applied for by completing a visa application form submitted in good time.
For foreign visitors, who are planning a longer stay in Switzerland and want to discover the country and its sights using public transport, we recommend purchasing a Swiss Travel Pass. The Swiss Travel System provides visitors to Switzerland with tickets for the entire Swiss public transport network. It offers affordable all-in-one tickets including the Swiss Pass and Swiss Flexi Pass for combined journeys by train, post bus and boat.
Travelling by Train
There are regular, direct train connections to all larger Swiss towns, as well as to Europe’s most important cities. Passengers can reach Zurich, Basel, Interlaken and Lucerne in under an hour with a direct connection.
www.sbb.ch
Travelling by Aeroplane
- Bern Airport: The small airport connects Bern with destinations such as Elba, Palma and Menorca. The city can be reached by public transport. The airport bus takes passengers to Belp train station. From there, you can take an S-Bahn to Bern main station.
- Zurich Airport: Zurich Airport is Switzerland’s largest airport. You can reach Bern main station from Zurich Airport train station in an hour and 15 mins by train. Trains with direct connections from the airport to the capital depart every 30 mins.
- EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg: EuroAirport is located near the borders of Switzerland, France and Germany. Bern can be reached via Basel SBB train station in around 1 hour. Trains from Basel SBB to Bern depart every 30 mins.
- Geneva Airport: Geneva Airport is also well connected to the Swiss rail network. Geneva Airport train station can be reached directly from the arrivals hall. Direct trains to Bern depart every 30 mins. The journey takes just under two hours.
Travelling by Car
Bern is easily reached by car. The Swiss capital has motorway links with Geneva, Zurich/Basel and the Bernese Oberland region.
Once you have arrived in Bern, Bern Tourism recommends leaving your car in one of the multistory parking garages and exploring the city center on foot. The old town is car-free, except for deliveries.
