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 trainto Geneva.
Complete directions, maps, and advice can be found atDirections 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.
Geneva City Pass
The Geneva City pass allows you to discover the diversity and treasures of the city thanks to discounts or free admission to 60 activities. As a participant of the Open Science Fair 2025, you will benefit from a 20% discount on the various city card offers (24h, 48h or 72h).
The discount code will be shared with participants upon completing their registration.
For more details and to purchase the Geneva City Pass, please visitthis page.
Note that the discount code is strictly confidential and non-transferable.