Venue Information

The Messe Basel and Congress Center is located in the heart of the city, with ease of access by foot or public transport.

Main Messe Basel homepage / Congress Center pages

You can see the amazing venue on the 3D virtual visit of the Congress Center using the links above. All floors are fully accessible with elevators.

Venue Map

Download a PDF file with the maps here.

Travelling to the venue

See our Travelling to Basel for more information on how to reach the venue. For public transport, use the “Messeplatz/Exhibition Square” stop. If you travel by car, there is the Messe Basel car park (see parking fees).

Accessibility

The Messe and Congress Center Basel are fully accessible for people with mobility impairments. All areas can be reached with lifts or ramps. Additionally, assistance dogs are warmly welcomed at the Congress Center, and for their comfort, a convenient dog park is just a short stroll away

Accessibility at WordCamp Europe

More about the venue accessibility (Venue Website)

Environmental sustainability

The Messe Basel & Congress Center attaches great importance to environmental sustainability issues. It endeavours to make sparing use of on-site resources, generates its own solar power, ensures correct waste disposal, and covers its electricity needs with 100% renewable energy. The catering – provided by the exclusive partner Wassermann & Company AG – supports regional producers and avoids using disposable dinnerware.

More about the Environmental sustainability concept of the venue

More about the Environmental sustainability concept of the event

Food and dietary information

We request information about personal dietary requirements when purchasing a ticket. The following options are available for those who specified dietary needs: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, kosher, and halal. See the Buffet Menus below: