Accommodation
We recommend booking early in Lucerne City. Suggestions range from hostels to boutique hotels.
*** Student couchsurfing options will be announced soon ***
- Hotel Drei Könige – Classic charm, central, good restaurant
- Hotel Waldstätterhof – Right by the station, comfy & convenient
- Hotel Alpha – Budget-friendly, quiet area, simple rooms (Use promo-code SDNC25 for booking online).
- Hotel Cascada – Stylish 4-star with Spanish cuisine
- B&B Bettstatt – Cozy, creative B&B near downtown
- Capsule Hotel (The Lab) – Budget option near the station
- Backpackers Lucerne – Hostel by the lake
- Ferus – Good hotel close to the venue, famous grill-restaurant. Book via eMail and mention the conference.
- Campground Lido – Beautiful campground right next to the lake for budget-friendly camping. Well connected to both city center and conference venue.
You can find further accommodation options at: www.luzern.com/de/buchen/hotels/ or search engines like booking.com. Consider sharing an apartment if you come as a group (there's many options, e.g. through Airbnb.).
Tips for Lucerne
Lucerne is a beautiful city in central Switzerland. The weather in September is mild, with temperatures around 19°C during the day and cooler evenings.
Places to Eat
- Karls Kraut – Creative vegan dishes made from local ingredients
- Wirtshaus Galliker – Traditional Swiss cuisine in a family-run setting
- La Bestia – Hip pizzeria with Italian-style pies and a lively vibe
- Disco Pizza – Very good Detroit & Neapolitan-style pizza
- FED – Shared seasonal plates, vibrant and modern
- Magdi Beiz & Bar – Local pub-style eatery with relaxed atmosphere
- Glou Glou – Natural wine bar and restaurant
- Drei Könige Restaurant – Delicious Swiss dining in a historic hotel
Bars & Culture
- Mill’Feuille – Café by the river with great brunch and drinks
- Neubad – Cultural center in a former swimming pool with events, exhibitions, and a bar
- Seebistro LUZ – Chill lakefront bistro for sunset drinks
- Parterre – Café, bar, and venue with creative local vibes
- Hinicht Bar – Intimate bar with good cocktails
Museums
- Kunstmuseum Luzern – Contemporary art in the culture and congress center (KKL)
- Rosengart Collection – Masterpieces by Picasso, Klee, and more
Enjoying the Lake
- Ufschötti – Popular green lakeside spot for swimming & chilling
- Lido Luzern – Sandy beach, pool, restaurant, and sports area
- Tribschen Badi – Small, quiet lake bath with a local vibe
- Lake Promenade – Scenic walking path along the lake with mountain view
- Seebad Luzern – Beautiful place to enjoy the lake
Enjoying the Mountains
Mount Pilatus, Rigi and Bürgenstock are easily accessible by hiking, cable cars and trains. You’ll find all necessary information via https://www.luzern.com/en/the-region/excursions/in-the-mountains.
Accessibility
The venue as well as public transport are largely barrier-free. For specific accessibility needs, please contact us.
Childcare
We plan for professional childcare to be available during the conference. Please let us know if you plan to bring children.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any question you might have:
conference@socialdesignnetwork.org
Hosts
Partners & Supporters
Organizing Team
Andreas Unteidig, Bianca Herlo, Paola Pierri
Visual Identity & Website
Michael Speranza, Dominik Schoch
Hosts
Partners & Supporters
Organizing Team
Andreas Unteidig, Bianca Herlo, Paola Pierri
Conference Identity & Website
Michael Speranza, Dominik Schoch