Location, Accommodation and Evening Event
Conference Venue
The conference will be held in-person at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, in the FHNW Campus Brugg-Windisch, located in Brugg-Windisch (approx. 30 min. train ride from Zurich), Switzerland.
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
FHNW Campus Brugg-Windisch
Bahnhofstrasse 6
5210 Windisch
Switzerland
Approximately 4,500 people work, study, and conduct research at the FHNW Campus Brugg-Windisch. The campus is home to the Schools of Education, Engineering, and Business, offering a wide range of educational opportunities. In addition to the academic offering, various cultural and sports activities are available for students and staff. The campus features a library, restaurant, bar, café, and is a popular event venue for clients from across Switzerland.
The FHNW Campus Brugg-Windisch is a 2-minute walk from “Brugg AG” train station, which is 30 min. train ride from Zurich, and less than one-hour journey from Basel and Bern. Once you get to the Brugg AG train station, follow the sign “Fachhochschule” which will take you right in front of the building where the PASC25 reception desk is located.
Accommodation
There are only few overnight options in Brugg town; however, in order to facilitate PASC Conference participants in the search for a hotel, we have made several room block bookings in Brugg, as well as in the neighbouring small cities of Aarau, and Baden.
Hotel
Reduced rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis in Brugg, Aarau, and Baden for PASC25 participants. Early booking is recommended for the best selection.
Brugg:
- Centurion Towerhotel – Please book your room directly by contacting the hotel: info@centurion-towerhotel.ch – and mentioning the room block code: “PASC25”
- Additional options (no room block):
https://terminus-brugg.ch/en/about-us/
Aarau: link for the hotel booking.
Baden: link for the hotel booking.
Getting there
Brugg is centrally located in Switzerland and well-connected within Europe.
By Air
Fly into Zurich Airport, then take the direct train (IR36, direction Basel) to “Brugg AG” train station. More options are available via Zurich Main Station. Visit SBB for train details.
By Train
For train schedules and ticket purchases, please visit SBB and enter your departure station and your arrival station. Your arrival station will be “Brugg AG”. Remember to purchase your ticket before boarding the train to Brugg.
- From Zurich Main Station: Numerous connections are available, including S12 (direction Brugg), IR16 (direction Bern), and IR36 (direction Basel). The journey takes approximately 24–40 minutes.
- From Zurich Airport: Take the direct train (IR36, direction Basel) to Brugg, with a journey time of about 44 minutes. Alternatively, you can connect via Zurich Main Station.
By Car
Take the motorway A3 to exit 19 – Brugg-Windisch. Set your GPS navigation system to Windisch. There is a public parking lot with 240 spaces below building no. 5 (P2).
The speed limit on Swiss motorways is 120km/h, and that of urban motorways between 60 and 100 km/h. There is a toll to pay (CHF 40) for the use of most motorways. The motorway vignette is available for purchase at post offices, petrol stations and TCS offices (Touring Club Switzerland). Route planner.
Evening Event
PASC25 Optional Social Dinner
Join us for an optional social dinner on Monday, June 16, 2025. This event is not included in the registration fee and must be booked separately. Space is limited, and registration will close once we reach maximum capacity.
Date and Time: Monday, June 16, 2025, at 19:00
Location:
Klosterscheune Vindonissa
Königsfelderstrasse 265
5210 Windisch
Price: CHF 92
Menu: The dinner costs CHF 92 and includes an Asian inspired 3 course-menu (starter, chicken or vegetarian main course, and dessert), mineral water, 2 dl of wine and a coffee. Additional drinks will be charged on consumption.
Participants registered for the dinner will have to walk independently (approx. 10 min. walk) to Klosterscheune Vindonissa (historic monastery barn / address: Königsfelderstrasse 265, 5210 Windisch) after the end of Monday closing plenary session. From the conference venue, you will need to walk across the park “Königsfelden.” The Klosterscheune Vindonissa is located directly on the historical site of the Vindonissa Legionary Trail. You can find detailed directions here.


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