Lucerne is located in the center of Switzerland and is within an hour’s reach by train from the international airports of Zurich and Basel. The Lucerne Fair is located in the Allmend district in the south of the city and is directly connected by public transport. Braunvieh Schweiz organizes hotel accommodations for the participants of the World Congress in Lucerne.
Lucerne Exhibition Centre
Lucerne Exhibition Centre
Horwerstrasse 87
6005 Lucerne
Switzerland
- S-Bahn station Luzern Allmend/Messe right next to the grounds
- About five minutes by train from the Lucerne train station
- Parking spaces on the site, limited number
- Barrier-free access to the congress area and exhibition halls
Pending: Final information on parking spaces, access for animal transports and accessibility. Publication 2027.
Arrival
By plane
Zurich Airport is the closest international airport. Direct trains depart from the airport station to Lucerne. The Basel-Mulhouse Airport and the Geneva Airport are also accessible by train.
| By | Travel time by train (Recommended value) |
|---|---|
| Zurich Airport | about 1 hour |
| Basel-Mulhouse Airport | about 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Geneva Airport | about 3 hours |
By train
Lucerne is a hub in the Swiss rail network. From the Lucerne train station, S-Bahn trains and buses depart for the Lucerne fairgrounds.
By car
The Messe Luzern can be reached via the A2 motorway, exit Luzern-Horw. For travel by car, we recommend using the parking guidance systems.
Pending: Transfers between hotels, the train station and the Lucerne fair. Publication 2027.
Accommodation in Lucerne
Braunvieh Schweiz reserves room quotas in hotels in Lucerne and in the immediate vicinity. The quotas are available to the participants of the World Congress on the specified conditions. The booking details will be published together with the registration form.
Pending: Hotel list, categories, prices, booking code and booking period. Publication 2027.
The hotel quotas for the World Congress 2028 will be published in 2027. We recommend waiting to book until then.
Entry into Switzerland
- Switzerland is part of the Schengen area. Depending on your nationality, a visa is required.
- Please check the entry requirements in advance with the Swiss representation responsible for you.
- For invitation letters for visa applications, please contact Braunvieh Schweiz.
- The national currency is the Swiss franc. Card payments are common.
Lucerne and Central Switzerland
Lucerne is located on Lake Vierwaldstättersee, surrounded by Rigi, Pilatus and Bürgenstock. The old town, Kapellbrücke and the lakeside promenade are within walking distance of the train station. Those who wish to extend their trip can find mountain railways, cruises and museums in Central Switzerland.
Pending: Any offers and links from Luzern Tourism. Publication 2027.