FAQs
Where to go and what to do in Linz?
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Where will the gathering take place?
The gathering will take place in Linz at the Uni Center of the JKU Johannes Kepler University.
Location: Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria

How to get there?
BY PLANE
The Blue Danube Airport Linz is at the gates of the city, just 20 minutes away from the centre.
The city and the gathering venue can be easily reached by following services:
- Taxi
- Blue Danube Airport Lines
- Tram lines 1 and 2 go straight from the central railway station to the JKU University (direction "Universität"). Journey time: 24 minutes
Where can I make hotel reservations?
Please book your room by contacting the hotel directly:
Hotel Sommerhaus
- http://www.sommerhaus-hotel.at/en/linz
- Location: Julius-Raab-Straße 10, 4040 Linz, Austria
- Top Secret Registration Code to tell the hotel: Global Gathering Conference
Is there parking available at the venue?
Johannes Kepler University operates two separate parking lots (the main campus parking lot and the Science Park parking lot) as well as one underground parking garage (Science Park).
Please note that the parking fee is €1 per each newly started half hour.
Participants can buy a day-ticket for €6,30 at the Infopoint during the Gathering.
Do I need a Visa to enter Austria?
Austria is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Convention. EU-citizens require an official ID to enter Austria. Citizens from non-EU countries are advised to obtain information about the regulations governing entry into Austria applicable to their country before starting their trip. It is still mandatory to carry an ID (passport).
Information on passport and visa requirements for Austria: Foreign Ministry
For EU citizens, the regulations applicable within the European Union apply. Travellers from non-European countries require a valid passport that entitles them to a three-month stay in Austria. Visitors from these countries may only import “personal travel goods” customs-free, i.e. such goods as they need on a temporary basis for their personal use or consumption or to exercise their profession.
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