Venue & Travel
Plan your journey to Wrocław for the 2nd International Conference on Social Context of Sciences.
Airport → Main Railway Station
MPK
- Runs every 15 minutes, travel time: 40-50 minutes.
- Night bus line 206 available, same route.
- Tickets: Available at tram/bus (card), kiosks, or machines (cash/card).
Check the MPK site.
WRO Airport Express
A fast bus from the airport to the center of Wrocław, running on the route: Airport → Centrum (Dominikański Square) → Wrocław PKP/PKS Station.
- Travel time: ~30 minutes
- Fare: 10 PLN (cash/card on boarding).
Departure times from the airport and PKP Station:
| Departure times from the airport | Departure times from PKP Station |
|---|---|
| 04:10 05:00 05:50 06:40 07:30 08:20 09:10 10:00 10:50 11:40 12:30 13:20 14:10 15:00 15:50 16:40 17:30 18:20 19:10 20:00 21:05 22:55* 23:40* 01:00* | 03:20 04:10 05:00 05:50 06:40 07:30 08:20 09:10 10:00 10:50 11:40 12:30 13:20 14:10 15:00 15:50 16:40 17:30 18:20 19:10 20:00 20:50 21:50 23:30 |
Main Railway Station → Politechnika Wrocławska
Trams 2, 4 or Bus 145: 15-minute journey, get in on “Dworzec Główny” and get off at "Kliniki – Politechnika Wrocławska."
Public Transport Around Wrocław
Main Railway Station → City Centre
To reach the City Centre from the Main Railway Station:
- Tram 21 or 15: 15-minute journey, get off at "Rynek" and walk 5 minutes.
- Tram 18: 12-minute journey, get off at "Zamkowa" and walk 3 minutes.
- City Bus "K": 15-minute journey, get off at "Świdnicka" and walk 5 minutes.
Attractions in Wrocław
- Market Square (Rynek Miejski): The lively heart of Wrocław, featuring the historic Gothic-Renaissance Town Hall, Sukiennice, and beautiful townhouses.
- Ostrów Tumski: One of Wrocław’s oldest areas, home to several churches and the famous Tumski Bridge (Lovers' Bridge).
- Panorama Racławicka and the National Museum: Must-see attractions for art lovers, featuring the monumental painting of the Battle of Racławice and a vast collection of cultural artifacts.
- Centennial Hall (Hala Stulecia): A UNESCO World Heritage site with a stunning dome and nearby attractions like the Four Domes Pavilion and multimedia fountain.
- Wrocław Zoo: The oldest and largest zoo in Poland, featuring rare species and the unique Afrykarium.
- Szczytnicki Park: Wrocław’s largest park with the Japanese Garden, arboretum, and the Church of St. John Nepomucene.
- Hydropolis: A modern scientific center dedicated to water, featuring interactive exhibits.
- Kolejkowo and Sky Tower: A miniature model of Wrocław and an observation deck with breathtaking city views.
- Wrocław’s Dwarfs (Krasnale): Over 380 charming dwarf sculptures scattered across the city, offering a fun trail for tourists.
Venue
The conference will be held at the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland. Wrocław is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture.
Here are some recommended hotels in the Wrocław city center:
| Hotel | Rating | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town | 8.8 | Visit |
| Hotel Jazz Market Square Wroclaw | 8.4 | Visit |
| B&B HOTEL Wroclaw Centrum | 8.5 | Visit |
| Hotel Piast Wroclaw Centrum | 8.2 | Visit |
| Scandic Wroclaw | 8.7 | Visit |
| Hotel Polonia Centrum | 7.4 | Visit |
| Ibis Styles Wroclaw Centrum | 8.8 | Visit |
| Great Polonia Wroclaw Tumski | 7.8 | Visit |
| Old Town Haston | 9.5 | Visit |
| Herbal Hotel Wroclaw | 9.1 | Visit |
| Hotel Europejski Wroclaw Centrum | 8.2 | Visit |
| inQse Wroclaw Centre | 9.4 | Visit |