Basel, Switzerland

Basel is a beautiful city in northwestern Switzerland, located on the Rhine River, close to the borders of France and Germany. It is famous for its charming old town, historic buildings and rich cultural life.

The main landmarks include Basel Minster, a magnificent cathedral, and the red Town Hall on Marktplatz. The Rhine River adds to the city's atmosphere, especially in summer when locals enjoy swimming in its waters.

Basel is also known for its excellent museums, the world-famous Art Basel art fair and its traditional carnival. A local speciality is Basler Läckerli, a delicious spiced honey biscuit.

How to get....

From the airport to the city centre:

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH/EAP) is well connected to Basel city centre by public transport. Bus 50 runs directly from the airport to Basel SBB railway station. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes, and buses run every 7–10 minutes during the day.  

To the conference venue:

From EuroAirport, take bus 50 to Basel SBB railway station. From there, take tram 11 towards St. Louis Grenze and get off at Universitätsspital. The ZLF (Zentrum für Lehre und Forschung), Hebelstrasse 20, is within walking distance of the stop. The total journey takes approximately 35–40 minutes, depending on connections. 

Alternatively, a taxi from the airport to the conference venue takes approximately 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic.

From the main train station to the conference venue:

From Basel SBB railway station, take tram 11 towards St. Louis Grenze and get off at Universitätsspital. The ZLF is a short walk from the stop. The journey takes approximately 10–15 minutes, including walking time. 

Alternatively, a taxi from Basel SBB to the conference venue takes approximately 5–10 minutes, depending on traffic.

Conference venue:
University Hospital Campus – ZLF (Zentrum für Lehre und Forschung)
Hebelstrasse 20, 4031 Basel, Switzerland

Time zone: Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)

Currency: Swiss franc (CHF)

Visa: Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area. Citizens of EU and Schengen countries generally do not need a visa to enter Switzerland. Travellers from other countries may require a visa, depending on their nationality. Please check the current entry requirements before travelling.

 

Conference Venue – University Hospital Campus

The conference will take place at the University Hospital Campus – ZLF (Zentrum für Lehre und Forschung) 

The ZLF is part of University Hospital Basel and provides modern facilities for teaching, research and scientific events. Located close to Basel’s city centre, the venue offers convenient access to public transport, hotels, restaurants and the city’s main attractions.

Address:
University Hospital Campus – ZLF (Zentrum für Lehre und Forschung)
Hebelstrasse 20
4031 Basel, Switzerland