Venue

The 5th Conference on Sustainable Supply Chains will take place at the Karl-Franzens-University in Graz (Austria). All sessions will be held at the Meerscheinschlössl (Mozartgasse 3, 8010 Graz). Here you can find a detailed campus map https://campusplan.uni-graz.at/0023EG0040 and the link to Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/zVLyG6CduMs3Th6r5.

Travelling to Graz

We look forward to welcoming you in Graz, Austria! We encourage participants to travel by train or other resource-saving means of transport.

  • Train: Graz main station (international connection via numerous day and night trains to Graz and Vienna).
  • Long-distance bus: Connection via Flixbus.
  • Car: If travelling by car via the motorway, a vignette must be purchased (see https://www.asfinag.at/en/toll/vignette/).
  • By plane: Graz Airport (with a taxi connection to the city centre for around €25, express train S5 or bus 630+tram 5 for €3 each) or Vienna Airport (with a direct connection to the long-distance train or long-distance bus network in the direction of Graz).
  • Public transport in Graz: Bus lines 58 and 63 run from Graz main station to the University of Graz.
  • The university is about a 15-minute walk from the city centre.

Accommodation

You will find a wide range of hotels and other accommodation in the city of Graz. We are pleased to inform you that two hotels offer discounts for conference visitors. Please use the discount codes provided when booking.

Grand Hôtel Wiesler (https://grandhotelwiesler.com/)

  • 119€ for single occupancy (134€ for double occupancy) per night incl. breakfast from 03-05 July 2025
  • Discount code: 'SummerSchool25' (valid until incl. 01 May 2025)
  • Booking process: Please book your room using the password ‘SummerSchool25’ either by e-mail (reservations(at)grandhotelwiesler.com) or by telephone (+43 316 703 400). The agreed conditions cannot be applied to online bookings or bookings made at a travel agency.

Motel One Graz (https://www.motel-one.com/de/hotels/graz/hotel-graz/)

  • 129,40€ for single occupancy (169,80€ for double occupancy) in room 'The One' per night incl. breakfast from 03-05 July 2025
  • Discount code: 'Summer School' (valid until 03 May 2025)
  • Bookable with the booking keyword “Summer School” via the e-mail address res.graz(at)motel-one.com

We recommend that you book your hotel in good time to ensure that your expectations and requirements are met.

Activities in Graz

With around 300,000 inhabitants, Graz is the second largest city in Austria. The historic centre of Graz and the baroque Eggenberg Palace are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Graz has also been a UNESCO City of Design since 2011. For more information and tips in and around Graz, visit https://www.graztourismus.at/en/sightseeing-culture/discover-graz/just-arrived.

Sustainability of the events

This event is “Green Event” certified.

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