Logistics

Logistics & how to get there guide [PDF]

Conference venue

Biohof Schüpfenried
3043 Uettligen
Phone +41 31 829 04 02
Fax +41 31 829 00 02
info@schüpfenried.ch
http://www.schuepfenried.ch/

How to get there

From Bern Main Train Station

At the railway station Bern: follow the signal “city” and “Postauto” (go to last floor),platform 4:

Take the public “Postauto” BUS 102 direction: Säriswil, Wendeplatz stop Uettligen/Schüpfenried.

The bus leaves every hour at xx.04 and xx.34. It takes 23 minutes to get there.

Price indication: bus ticket from Bern to Uettligen/Schüpfenried
2nd class, one way CHF 6.80 or 1⁄2 tax fare CHF 4.60

From Zurich and Geneva Airport to Bern

There are direct trains from Zürich and Geneva airport to Bern Central train station. Before travelling you can check timetables on the following link: http://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html.
Buy your ticket before getting into the train!
Price Indication: train ticket from Zürich or Geneva Airport to Bern
2nd class, one way CHF 53.-/return CHF 106.-

How to go from Bern Main Train Station to SDC

Public transport (from Bern main station):http://www.sdc.admin.ch/en/Home/About_SDC/Addresses

Getting around Bern

To go around, shopping and sightseeing in Bern: walking is best!

To take the tram/bus in Bern: Buy your ticket at the automatic teller.
Prices indication tram/bus
Kurzstrecke = up to 5 stops (short distance) : CHF 2.30 2nd class
1-2 Zonen: more than 5 stops (*for SDC): CHF 4.20

General information Switzerland

Schüpfenried is a small village 30 min. by public transport from Bern. For more information on Bern and its region: http://www.bern.com/

Shops opening hours
In general shops open between 7 and 9 am and are open the whole day until 6.30 pm. On Saturdays, shops close earlier. On Sundays shops are closed (except in the main railway stations).

Bank opening hours
Different banks are available through the city. Opening times are different from one to another. At some railway stations you will also be able to change money.
We recommend carrying Swiss francs with you. Some places might accept Euros in note form only, with change paid out in Swiss francs.

Languages spoken in Schüpfenried
Schüpfenried is located in the German speaking part of Switzerland, but many people also speak French or English.

Weather
Central European continental climate. May is spring time in Switzerland, the average temperature is between 10°C and 20°C.

Time zone
Middle European time (GMT + 1 hour), daylight saving time (+ 1 hour) from end of March to end of October.

Electricity
230 volt, 50 hertz

Page Content You can download a printer-friendly PDF with all logistical information here: Logistics & how to get there guide [PDF] Conference venue Biohof Schüpfenried 3043 Uettligen Phone +41 31 829 04 02 Fax +41 31 829 00 02 info@schüpfenried.ch http://www.schuepfenried.ch/ How to get there From Bern Main Train Station At the railway station Bern: follow the signal “city” and “Postauto” (go to last floor),platform 4: Take the public “Postauto” BUS 102 direction: Säriswil, Wendeplatz stop Uettligen/Schüpfenried. The bus leaves every hour at xx.04 and xx.34. It takes 23 minutes to get there. Price indication: bus ticket from Bern to Uettligen/Schüpfenried 2nd class, one way CHF 6.80 or 1⁄2 tax fare CHF 4.60 From Zurich and Geneva Airport to Bern There are direct trains from Zürich and Geneva airport to Bern Central train station. Before travelling you can check timetables on the following link: http://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html. Buy your ticket before getting into the train! Price Indication: train ticket from Zürich or Geneva Airport to Bern 2nd class, one way CHF 53.-/return CHF 106.- How to go from Bern Main Train Station to SDC Public transport (from Bern main station):http://www.sdc.admin.ch/en/Home/About_SDC/Addresses Getting around Bern To go around, shopping and sightseeing in Bern: walking is best! To take the tram/bus in Bern: Buy your ticket at the automatic teller. Prices indication tram/bus Kurzstrecke = up to 5 stops (short distance) : CHF 2.30 2nd class 1-2 Zonen: more than 5 stops (for SDC): CHF 4.20 General information Switzerland* Schüpfenried is a small village 30 min. by public transport from Bern. For more information on Bern and its region: http://www.bern.com/ Shops opening hours In general shops open between 7 and 9 am and are open the whole day until 6.30 pm. On Saturdays, shops close earlier. On Sundays shops are closed (except in the main railway stations). Bank opening hours Different banks are available through the city. Opening times are different from one to another. At some railway stations you will also be able to change money. We recommend carrying Swiss francs with you. Some places might accept Euros in note form only, with change paid out in Swiss francs. Languages spoken in Schüpfenried Schüpfenried is located in the German speaking part of Switzerland, but many people also speak French or English. Weather Central European continental climate. May is spring time in Switzerland, the average temperature is between 10°C and 20°C. Time zone Middle European time (GMT + 1 hour), daylight saving time (+ 1 hour) from end of March to end of October. Electricity 230 volt, 50 hertz