5th joint IFIP Wireless and Mobile Networking Conference

19-20th September 2012, Bratislava, Slovakia

Transportation to conference location from city center:

Transportation from Bratislava city center to university conference building is very easy. You can take bus 31 or 39 heading CINTORIN SLAVICIE UDOLIE e.g. from bus stop ZOCHOVA (city center). It takes around 10 minutes to conference building.

TAKE OFF at bus stop ZOO.

After leaving the bus, you need to go back around 50 meters and see STAIRS near red bus stop ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STREET. Up on top of stairs you will reach conference building (entrance is located behind parking lot). From there signs will lead to you conference.

More about public transportation in Bratislava can be found HERE.
Map of public transportation can be found HERE:

Transportation to conference location from Vienna airport:

There are two possibilities - taxi or bus. Taxis are available from the airport entrance, however, this option is expensive as distance to Bratislava is approx. 70km.

BUSES
There are two companies operating the line: Slovak Lines and Blaguss
The ticket price is around 7 euro.

Scheduled departures from airport:
Slovak Lines (red busses): 9:05 9:20 10:30 11:20 12:20 13:20 13:50 14:20 15:20 15:50 16:20 17:20 18:20 19:20 20:20 21:20 22:20 23:20 0:20
More information can be found HERE

BLAGUSS: 06:15 08:45 09:30 10:45 11:45 13:45 14:30 16:25 17:45 18:45 20:45 22:45 00:45
More information can be found HERE

You should exit the bus at BRATISLAVA MAIN BUS STATION (Slovak Lines) or at BRATISLAVA, NOVY MOST (Blaguss). The busses continue to Bratislava airport.

From Bratislava MAIN BUS STATION take taxi or go by bus with one change:
(approx. 16 minutes, you need 0.90 euro ticket - sold at kiosk or in machine)
bus #70 heading bus stop MOST SNP. At bus stop MOST SNP change to bus #30 heading LAMAC. TAKE OFF at bus stop ZOO. After leaving the bus, you need to go on bridge above highway. At the end of the bridge, you will cross the street and make left onto STAIRS (near bus stop). Up on top of stairs you will reach conference building (entrance is located behind parking lot). From there signs will lead to you conference.

From BRATISLAVA, NOVY MOST take taxi or go by bus without a change:
(approx. 6 minutes, you need 0.70 euro ticket - sold at kiosk or in machine) At bus stop MOST SNP load onto bus #30 heading LAMAC. TAKE OFF at bus stop ZOO. After leaving the bus, you need to go on bridge above highway. At the end of the bridge, you will cross the street and make left onto STAIRS (near bus stop). Up on top of stairs you will reach conference building (entrance is located behind parking lot). From there signs will lead you to the conference.

HOTEL information:

We recommend following hotels which are located in Bratislava city center and are 12 minutes by public transport far from conference location:

1. Hotel IBIS
http://www.bratislavahotels.com/ibis
BOOKING LINK
Recent prices:
room with 2 single beds: from € 45 to € 85
+city tax: € 1.65 /person/night

2. Hotel TATRA
BOOKING LINK
Recent prices:
room with 2 single beds: € 65
single bed room: EUR 57
+city tax: € 1.65 /person/night

3. AUSTRIA TREND hotel Bratislava
BOOKING LINK
Recent prices:
EURO 65 /night/person
+city tax: € 1.65 /person/night

Conference will be held at following location:
Faculty of informatics and information technologies
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Ilkovicova 3
Bratislava

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WMNC 2012 conference will be held in beatifull heart of Europe, in Bratislava, capital city of Slovakia.

About Bratislava

Bratislava is one of the youngest capitals in Europe and few people know that during the time it was called Pressburg or Pozsony it was one of the most important cities in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was a mixing pot of various nations and nationalities who lived together in peace and harmony. There is a saying that a true ‘Pressburgian’ speaks four languages: Slovak, German, Hungarian and Mishmash. Even as recently as the 1980s you might hear how older Pressburgians in the street would say two words in German, two in Hungarian and two in Slovak all in the space of one sentence. That is what we mean by “mishmash”.

Bratislava’s location on the banks of the river Danube and at the crossroads of ancient trading routes right at the heart of Europe predestined it to become a meeting point of various cultures. It was the home of the Celts, the Romans, and the Slavs. The reign of Maria Theresa is regarded as a golden era in the city’s history. She was crowned Queen of Hungary in St. Martin’s cathedral in Pressburg, just like the 10 other kings and 8 royal partners over the course of 300 years when Pressburg was in fact the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary. The rich mix of cultures and nations not only left its mark in the language spoken here, but also in the customs, cuisine and lifestyle. Just like the Viennese, the people of Bratislava also enjoy promenading through the streets of the city centre, taking time out for a coffee in any of the many cafes. This part of the city is referred to as the Korzo and combines elegance with charm. Visitors say that the city has a relaxed Mediterranean type atmosphere. Bratislava is a seaside city without sea.

Nowadays Bratislava is experiencing a boom once more. Buildings are popping up, deals being made, people studying and everything is on the move. Experts regard it as one of the most dynamically developing and most prospective regions in Europe. It welcomes tourists, business people, and investors, who are attracted to this blooming city and its lively atmosphere. There are many cities in Europe that can boast their own special unique charm, and Bratislava is definitely one of them.

Monuments and history

There are various places which can be visited even during short stay in Bratislava. St. Martin's cathedral, Bratislava castle, castle Devin, memorial monument of soviet soldiers liberating Bratislava during World War II - Slavin, historical and new buildings of Slovak National Theatre and others give visitors opprotunity to get in touch with rich history of Bratislava and Slovakia.