VENUE INFORMATION
Venue
IFIP 17th international Conference is hosted by University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil (HSR), Rapperswil, Switzerland, July 6 – 8, 2020.
Our university is dedicated to higher education, training and applied research and development (AR&D). Founded in 1972, HSR University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil has become a strong brand over its more than 45 years of existence. HSR is all about practical teaching, innovative research, constant knowledge transfer with the industry – and bringing these fields together for the benefit of all.
Our university has a regional base in Rapperswil and maintains links to partners in the national and international industry and higher education.
Modern infrastructure
Various new buildings and renovations to existing buildings have been completed at the university in recent years. HSR has many labs and additional infrastructure for 1,600 students and 600 staff as well as its offices and seminar rooms. Several lounges and the library provide plenty of room for private study and for R&R during breaks.
Lakeside
We often take our discussions outside when the weather is nice – the campus is right on the shores of Lake Zurich. You can take a walk along the lake shore in your breaks or enjoy your lunch at the cafeteria overlooking the lake. What could be more refreshing than a quick dip in Lake Zurich in summer 2020?
More information is available at HSR website.
Local Information
Below you find some important local informaiton. Please note, that Hotel space might be limmited in this seasion. So we recommend to book eary.
Public trasportation
Swiss public transport system One of the best and safest in the world. Switzerland’s public transport network is safe and efficient. Trains, trams, buses and boats cover the entire country.
You can find all train timetables here
The campus enjoys great public transport links. The Rapperswil rail station is right next to the campus. You can get to the trains and buses in around a minute.
Train Ride: 40 min from Zurich City Mainstation to Rapperswil, 55 min from Zurich Airport to Rapperswil
Price: CHF 17.20 for transfer Zurich Airport to Rapperswil
Taxi service
Taxis in Zurich are the most expensive in the world. We recommend to use the public transporting system. The public transporting system is not cheap, but still much cheaper as taxi service.
In the area of Zurich you can also use Uber.
Zürisee Taxi
+41 55 214 26 26
Rosen Taxi
+41 55 214 21 21
Jona Taxi
+41 79 200 59 43
By Car
7-8 minutes (walk) from HSR (University)
500 guest parking places.
How to reach the hotel
Rapperswil
Sorell Hotel Speer
Untere Bahnhofstrasse 5,
8640 Rapperswil TEL : +41 55 220 89 00 / FAX : +41 55 220 89 89
speer@sorellhotels.com
How to reach the hotel
Pfäffikon SZ
Hotel Seedamm Plaza
Seedammstrasse 3,
8808 Freienbach TEL : +41 55 417 17 17
info@seedamm-plaza.ch
The hosting city, Rapperswil
Roses decorate the coat of arms of the town of Rapperswil-Jona located on the upper end of Lake Zurich, and all types and colours of this gorgeous flower bloom in Rapperswil’s public areas and three rose gardens. Rapperswil-Jona has a well-developed tourist infrastructure and as the region’s transport hub is easily accessible by public transport.
The castle towers above the town and lake and is the landmark. The castle hill affords a panorama view from the Glarus Alps all the way to the Zurich Oberland. Several churches, chapels and monasteries bears testimony to the past. The medieval old town with very little traffic – a protected historic monument, the lake promenade and varied excursion possibilities make Rapperswil particularly suitable for families with children.
In addition to the lake dam for road and rail, a wooden bridge for pedestrians – probably not unlike in the past – provides access to the other side of the lake. This wooden bridge also happens to be the longest wooden bridge in Switzerland. And Rapperswil is also an embarkation point for the regular ship services on Lake Zurich, including two authentic paddle steamers, to Zurich.
The area around Lake Zurich in addition to a wealth of beautiful scenery offers a whole range of fun and experience opportunities. Knie’s Children’s Zoo is a particular attraction for children and circus fans. The animals at the children’s zoo can be stroked and there are also elephant rides on offer.
In summer a 700-metre-long summer toboggan run on the nearby Atzmännig is great for some family fun. On the other side of the lake, Pfäffikon with the Alpamare fun and experience baths featuring a wide range of water slides and wellness treatments is well worth visiting. Einsiedeln, the most important place of pilgrimage in Switzerland with a famous monastery, is accessible in 30 minutes.
