About the venue
Lund is an old university town located in southern Sweden. It is easily reachable from Copenhagen airport by a half hour train ride. It’s is a cosy city center with most things on walking distance. There is much to discover and perfect if you are bringing your family.
The main conference will take place in the city hall (Stadshallen) located in the heart of Lund. Since 1968, it has been a venue for meetings, culture and conferences. It was newly renovated in 2022 and now hosts an amphitheater called Amfi where ERTCS 2026 will be held.
Amfi is often used for lectures, debates and conferences and will be great place to discuss real-time research. Natural light from the skylight gives the room a unique character. It is located on the second floor of Stadshallen and outside the hall, there are areas for coffee breaks, mingling, and smaller meetings.
Lunches will be served at restaurant Taperian located at the corner of the city call. We have been promised to enjoy some classic Swedish dishes despite its Spanish sounding restaurant name.
The workshops will be held in the M-building (M-huset) at the technical faculty (LTH), which is a 25 min walk from the city center. The address is Ole Römers väg 1F if prefer to take a cab.
Getting there and staying there
A great thing with Lund is that it’s easy to get to, and also easy get away from. For international travellers Copenhagen airport is the best option. Trains run every 20 min most of the day. You can find the timetable here (in Swedish but we think you will manage). Please remember to buy tickets before entering the train. You cannot purchase tickets onboard.
Information on hotels and travels can be found here. Some Hotels close to the venue are
- The Grand Hotel is a classic historical hotel, known for its elegant Art Nouveau interiors from its 1899 opening. There is nice bar to hang out in after tough mixed criticality discussions. You may find Gerhard here.
- Just across the train station you will find the Hotel Lundia which is a more modern boutique-style business hotel.
- Maybe the hotel closest to the venue is Hotel Concordia which often has good rooms for decent prices. And a good breakfast they say.
- For the budget traveler the Forenom Apartment hotel is a good option. It is quite new and provides a completely digital and staffless experience (you don’t have to talk anybody – perfect for the nordics.).
- The Bishops Arms is an English pub turned into a nice and newly renovated hotel at affordable. prices. Perfect for a last drink. You may find Gerhard here.
Going places
The county of Skåne provides ample opportunities for an extended stay before or after the conference. You will find a range of things to do and sites to visit here.
The city of Malmö is just 15 minutes away south by train and provides a stark contrast to the small city vibe of Lund. Malmö is Sweden’s third-largest city, a diverse and rapidly growing hub in southern Sweden known for its transformation from an industrial past to a modern, sustainable city with a vibrant international culture. Here you will find lots of good restaurants and shopping. It’s the place to get some really good street food. There is a good university on Malmö as well, but no real-time researchers. So you can feel safe.
My favourite place is the southeastrn part called Österlen. Here you will find a beautiful landscape, good food, and long beaches. This is a perfect getaway after a stressful (well, well) conference. Nice spots are Ystad, Kivik, and Simrishamn. It is possible to go by public transport, but for the real experience consider renting a car to get out in the country side. There are plenty of airbnbs and hotels available.
The Stenshuvud national park is where I spend much of my free time – my favourite place in the world. A great place for long walks and hanging out at the beach.
If you instead head north from Lund you will come to Helsingborg, which is Skåne’s second largest city. A charming idyllic town that is full of history. ancient and modern, Danish and Swedish. The ferry to Helsingör is very frequent and takes you to Denmark in 20 only minutes. A good reason to enjoy som Danish smörrebröd och beer.
If you are really brave, you can bring your mother and nieces and rent a boat to sleep in the harbour. Ask Enrico Bini if you want to know more.
