Next meeting on Friday September 12th 2025
at Empa in St Gallen

Location

How to Get to Empa St. Gallen:
Empa St. Gallen is located in the eastern part of Switzerland, about one hour by train from Zurich, and is easily accessible by public transportation or car.

Address:
Empa – Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
Lerchenfeldstrasse 5
9014 St. Gallen
Switzerland

By Public Transport

St. Gallen main station is well connected with Zurich, Zurich Airport, and other major Swiss cities.

From St. Gallen main station:
Take bus no. 3 or 4 (direction Abtwil) and get off at the Moos stop.
The ride takes about 6–7 minutes, and the stop is a 1-minute walk from Empa. 

Additional information on how to get to Empa from the St Gallen main station can be found on the google maps link below.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1slnJAvbaV8UPHiNVQ7VAguLaTeUqRzc&usp=sharing

Program

Abstract submission and directions to the meeting site are available via the navigation bar at the top of the page.

Other Activities

If you decide to extend your stay beyond the Swiss Soft Days, St. Gallen and the surrounding region have much to offer:
– The UNESCO-listed Abbey Library and historic city center
– Lake Constance (Bodensee), just a short trip from the city
– The Appenzell region, with its charming town, the scenic Seealpsee, and the nearby Säntis mountain peak

For more information, visit:
https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/destinations/saentis-schwaegalp/