- Location: Conference
- Location: Welcome Reception
- Practical information (how to get to Linz, Accommodation)
- Linz: Where History meets the Future on the banks of the Danube
Location: Conference
Science Park 1, JKU Campus
The conference and the workshops will take place at the Science Park 1 at the Johannes Kepler University Linz. Since the mid-60s, the JKU has been located in the northern part of Linz, easily accessible by public transport from the city center. Visitor parking is available at the JKU.
Science Park 1 is located at Altenbergerstraße 66, 4040 Linz.
The venue is located about 8 km from the city center of Linz, where most hotels are situated. You can reach the venue easily by public transport (bus or tram). From Linz city center, take tram line 1 or 2 towards Universität (final stop). The Science Park is located directly next to the tram stop. The ride takes 20 minutes from the city center.
Location: Welcome Reception
Information will follow soon.
Practical information
Local transport between Linz city center and the venue
The Johannes Kepler University is located about 8 km from the city center of Linz, where most hotels are situated.
You can reach the venue easily by public transport (bus or tram). From Linz city center, take tram line 1 or 2 towards Universität (final stop). The Science Park is located directly next to the tram stop. The ride takes 20 minutes from the city center. You can buy a 24-hour ticket for 6 Euro or a one-week ticket for 19.10 Euro. Itineraries and tickets can be found on the Linz AG website
How to get to Linz
Linz is located in Upper Austria. The most convenient options to reach Linz are by international train or airplane.
Train
International trains arrive at Linz Hauptbahnhof (Main Station). There are direct train connections from Vienna, Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich to Linz. Itineraries and tickets can be found on the ÖBB website
Airplane
The Linz Airport (Blue Danube Airport Linz), located about 13 km southwest of the city center.
Other nearby international airports to consider are:
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) – approx. 185 km
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) – approx. 135 km
- Munich Airport (MUC) – approx. 270 km
For intercontinental flights, Vienna is usually the best option. Take the 2-hour direct train from Vienna Airport to Linz main station. Sometimes the airport train is included in the flight ticket.
Accommodation
A wide range of hotels are available in the city center of Linz. Early booking is advised.
Suggested hotels (near University)
Hotel Sommerhaus Linz (10 minutes walking distance to Science Park 1)
Julius-Raab-Straße 10, Dornach-Auhof, 4040 Linz
https://www.sommerhaus-hotel.at/
Suggested hotels (city center)
Austria Classic Hotel Wolfinger Linz *** (tram 1 or 2, 25 minutes to Science Park 1)
Hauptplatz 19, 4020 Linz
https://www.hotelwolfinger.at/
Hotel Schwarzer Bär **** (tram 1 or 2, 30 minutes to Science Park 1)
Herrenstraße 9-11, 4020 Linz
https://linz-hotel.at/
Hotel Motel One Linz *** (tram 1 or 2, 25 minutes to Science Park 1)
Hauptplatz 10-11, 4020 Linz
https://www.motel-one.com
You can find the full list on the website of the regional tourism board: Linz Tourismus
Linz: Where History meets the Future on the banks of the Danube
Linz is the vibrant capital of Upper Austria and the nation’s third-largest city. It is nestled on both sides of the Danube River and just 30 km from the Czech border. With a lively population of 215,000, Linz invites you to experience a city that is constantly reinventing itself. Whether you’re strolling through its historic streets or immersing yourself in its innovative cultural scene, Linz offers a unique experience.
Once named a „European Capital of Culture,“ Linz has masterfully transformed itself from its reputation as an industrial city into a center for culture, art, and technology.
Culture & Art: Linz is a UNESCO City of Media Arts, and its cultural landscape is world-class. The „Museum of the Future“ Ars Electronica Center is dedicated to art, technology, and society. Across the river, the Lentos Art Museum houses remarkable modern art. For music lovers, the acoustics of the Brucknerhaus and the striking architecture of the opera house Musiktheater promise unforgettable performances. These are just a few of the highlights you can expect.
Industry & Innovation: Linz is a highly industrial city. Experience the fascinating world of steel production at the voestalpine Stahlwelt, a testament to the city’s economic powerhouse. In the city’s harbor, you’ll find the Mural Harbor, an open-air gallery where massive graffiti artworks transform industrial buildings into a vibrant canvas.
History & Architecture: Stroll through the charming Old Town to the Main Square. Look up to see the spires of the Mariendom (New Cathedral), Austria’s largest church, and take a ride on one of the world’s steepest adhesion railways up to the Pöstlingberg. From the top, you’ll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the entire city.
Linz is a city that is honest, courageous, and always on the move.
