The conference will be held at the Basel University Children's Hospital. The address is Spitalstrasse 33, Basel.
Basel
Basel is the third largest city in Switzerland and is located in the Northeast of the country, on the border of France and Germany. It is an important economic center in Switzerland and offers a rich cultural life. It is home to the Museum of Fine Arts, which holds the most significant and largest collection of art in Switzerland, the Foundation Beyeler, the Theater Basel and the Musical Theater Basel.
Located on the bank of the Rhine and situated only a few kilometers from the German Black Forest and French Vosges, it also offers great possibilities for excursions in the nature.
University of Basel
The University of Basel was founded in 1460 and is the oldest university in Switzerland. It prides itself in its tradition of over five hundred years of excellence in teaching, learning, and research, during which it has adopted a forward-looking approach to new developments in science to provide high-quality education and underpin its well-deserved reputation as a university capable of attracting staff and students from all over the world. Located in the heart of Basel, and drawing on innovation anchored in tradition, the University of Basel is dynamic and innovative. Research at the University of Basel focuses on the life sciences and culture. Both core areas comprise a wide range of projects, involving research staff and scientists committed to interdisciplinary work and a cross-faculty approach to advancing the knowledge of life and the workings of culture. The University of Basel is committed to providing state-of-the-art education and to facilitating outstanding research. (Adapted from www.topuniversities.com).
How do I get to the venue?
Congress Venue
Basel University Children's Hospital
Spitalstrasse 33
4056 Basel / Switzerland
Tel.: +41 61 704 1212
www.ukbb.ch
Public transport
Since parking is limited in the immediate vicinity of the Children’s Hospital, we would request you to use public transport if possible.
- From the SBB station, bus no. 30 to the “Kinderspital UKBB” stop.
- Buses 30, 31, 33, 36, 38, 603, 604 to the “Kinderspital UKBB” stop.
- Tram no. 11 to the “Johanniterbrücke” stop
Public transport in Basel is very reliable, with buses and trams, there is no need to hire a car for the conference.
Travelling by car
From the A2/A3 motorway:
- Either: take the exit marked Basel City/Bahnhof SBB and follow the signs to Bahnhof SBB/Universitätsspital. Use the Parkhaus City car park in Schanzenstrasse and walk to the Children's Hospital.
- Or: continue towards EuroAirport to the exit marked Basel-St. Johann; turn left at Voltaplatz into Elsässerstrasse/St. Johanns-Vorstadt, follow the signs to Universitätsspital/Kinderspital (UKBB) and park in Parkhaus City
Car parking is available in the nearby Parkhaus City or another Basel car park (charges apply).
Staying in Basel
Basel’s hotels offer accommodation for every taste and need. From traditional top-of-the-line hotels to youth hostels, from highly modern design hotels to the family atmosphere of a bed & breakfast, you’ll find what you’re looking for.
