Venue information
- Building plan
- Arriving
- Visa requirements
- Printing Points
- Getting around
- Restaurant recommendations
- Things to be aware of
The IGAFIT Highlights of Algorithms 2025 Conference is taking place at Main Building of ETH Zurich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, 1st floor.:
Building plan
Arriving
From Zurich Airport
- Tram no. 10 from tram stop "Zürich Flughafen" (direction Bahnhofplatz/HB) to stop "ETH/Universitätsspital". The tram runs every 7 to 15 minutes between 6 am and 11 pm. Journey time: 30 minutes
From Zurich main station (HB)
- Tram no. 6 from "Bahnhofstrasse/HB" (direction Zoo) to stop "ETH/Universitätsspital". Journey time: approx. 6 minutes
- Tram no. 10 from "Bahnhofplatz/HB" (direction "Flughafen" or "Bahnhof Oerlikon") to the stop "ETH/Universitätsspital"
For more information see: Accessing the ETH Zentrum Campus.
Visa requirements
Switzerland is a member of Schengen Agreement &mdash for EU and EEA, the only requirement is a valid passport or national identity card. The list of countries that need visa for Switzerland can be found here: List of Visa requirements.
Print shops
If you want to print your poster in Zurich, there are many print ships. The nearest you can find is here ADAG Media (Universitätstrasse 25, 8006 Zürich).
We emphasize that this information is provided without any guarantee. In particular, these shops may be out of stock, unexpectedly closed, the staff may not speak English, etc.
Getting around
Google Maps has up-to-date information on Zurich local transport.
Restaurant recommendations
ETH and the university have many catering options, including vegan and vegetarian food. There is a range of canteens open at lunchtime. The largest canteen, Mensa Polyterrasse, is open for lunch (11.15-14.00) and again for dinner (17.30-19.30) . There are also a number of restaurants and takeaway options near ETH that offer a variety of international dishes from all over the world. The canteens are more affordable than restaurants, which are expensive by international standards. Supermarkets Coop and Migros also have lunch options.
For Kosher restaurants find some information here: Kosher hotels and restaurants.
Sightseeing
This page lists places for sightseeing in Zurich, and this link has information on events in Zurich. You may also enjoy going for a swim at one of Zurich's many public swimming areas, such as the Unterer Letten River Bath which is nearby and free to use. These swimming areas are supervised by life guards, and swimming in the lake is very safe. The river baths may have currents and should not used by novice swimmers.
Things to be aware of
Things to keep in mind in Zurich: Zurich has a very good public transportation system that runs punctually and frequently. The best way to book tickets is with the ZVV app. Choose short distance tickets (30 min), regular tickets (1 hour), or 24-hour tickets depending on your needs. More ticket information is available here.
The city can also be easily explored on foot from the ETH main building, which is only a 10-minute walk to the old town, the city center, the Limmat and Lake Zurich.
Internet or wifi is available at ETH via eduroam and at most cafés.