Getting There

The Loewenberg Centre is located close to the town of Murten, about twenty minutes from the Swiss capital, Bern. It is served by a dedicated train station, Muntelier-Löwenberg, where local train services coming from Bern or Neuchatel will stop on demand.

Bern and/or Neuchatel can be reached by direct train services from Zurich and Geneva airports. Basel airport is also quite close, but travellers will need to first get to Basel station by bus or taxi.

There is a small airport close to Bern, but not many flights go there and those that do tend be be expensive.

The Swiss rail system is very efficient and user-friendly. You can search timetables here.

 EAZA Conservation Forum - how to get there

You can also use the Google map below to get an overview of the key locations - click the link below the map for a bigger version.

Post-Conference Tour

Delegates wishing to stay on in Switzerland for the weekend might like to consider a tour to the Swiss Alps, with the opportunity to see alpine meadows and, perhaps, the bearded vulture in flight. Those interested should contact Caspar Bijleveld van Lexmond (cbijleveld[at]papiliorama.ch) to discuss the possibilities.

Presentation Submissions

The main themes of the EAZA Conservation Forum 2010 are outlined above. If you wish to submit a proposal to deliver a presentation that relates to one of the themes, please send your proposed title and a short outline of the scope of the presentation to Frank Rietkerk (f.rietkerk[at]apenheul.nl).

Registration

Registrations have now closed for this event. Please contact Eoghan O'Sullivan with any queries. (eoghan.osullivan[at]eaza.net)

The deadline for registration is April 30th - thereafter availability of accommodation cannot be guaranteed.

Fees & Accommodation

The conference registration fee, whether for the complete conference or a single day, covers the costs of venue hire, coffee breaks and lunches, as well as a small contribution to fund travel costs for invited keynote speakers. The social events have been priced individually, with the Gala Dinner offered courtesy of Papiliorama Foundation.

On-site accommodation is available at the Loewenberg Centre in single en-suite rooms with shower, tv/radio and wireless internet. The nightly price of €56 includes breakfast. Delegates that do not wish to stay at the Loewenberg Centre (e.g. if a double room is required) will be responsible for making their own accommodation and transport arrangements.

Dinner is also offered at the Loewenberg Centre at €14 excluding desserts and alcoholic beverages. All of the above can be reserved using the online registration system. Payment is accepted by bank transfer or credit card (with a processing fee of 4.95% for card payments).

Cancellations received before the last day of May 2010 will be refunded 90% of the amount paid. Cancellations received after the last day of May 2010 will not receive any refund.

Registration Fees
Full Conference:	€190
Single Day:	€140
Optional
Icebreaker - Tues 29 June	€10
Dinner at Conference Centre	€14**
Tour of Murten & Papiliorama*	€19
Gala Dinner	***
Accommodation
Single Room, bed and breakfast	€56**

* Entry to Papiliorama is free-of-charge for delegates. This fee pays for Murten tour guide and transport between venues.
** Per night
*** Courtesy of Papiliorama Foundation