The Venue
SOHO & blueCinema Abaton
The event will take place in a completely renovated and modern Multiplex Cinema with a seating capacity of over 400.
The primary entrance will be at SOHO Zürich, a rooftop bar directly linked to the venue. Look for the Cloud Native Zürich flags indicating the entrance.
📍 SOHO Zurich, Hardstrasse 260, 8005 Zürich https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ehca7oALv2adrDfw6
How to Get There
From Zurich Airport, the quickest way (10–15 min) to the venue is by train.
Follow the signs
Follow the signs after going through customs
Take train S16
Take train S16 from Platform 3 to Zürich Hardbrücke
Direct trains every 30 min
Direct trains leave every 30 min at XX:01 / XX:31
Alternative via HB
You can also take any train to Zürich Hauptbahnhof (HB) and then one stop to Hardbrücke
Buy tickets
Buy tickets at the station machine or via the SBB App
⚠️ We don't recommend Taxi or Uber — traffic can make it up to 40 min.
Hotels Nearby
All within a 5–10 min walk from the venue
🏨 Züri by Fassbind
🏨 ibis budget Zurich City West
🏨 ibis Zurich City West
🏨 Sheraton Zurich Hotel
🏨 25hours Hotel Zürich West
Speaker Dinner
10th June 2026 — 18:00
Join us for a relaxed pre-conference dinner at Les Halles, just a 5-minute walk from the venue.
Weather permitting, seating will be outdoors, with multiple food & drinks options.
Weather permitting, seating will be outdoors, with multiple food & drinks options.
📍 Les Halles, Pfingstweidstrasse 6, 8005 Zürich — https://maps.app.goo.gl/3AQonMJ559EKJcbEA
Conference Day
11th June 2026
What to Bring & Know
- Please bring your own laptop
- Free WiFi with captive portal available
- HDMI & clicker provided
Speaker Notes
⚠️ Please arrive at the stage 15 minutes before your talk for tech setup (microphone & laptop test)
Each talk is 30 minutes including Q&A
Full schedule: https://cloudnativezurich.ch/schedule
Speaker Event
12th June 2026 — 9:00–17:00
A special day trip to Lucerne and Rigi Mountain. Featuring a Swiss 1st Class train, a boat trip on Lake Lucerne, and a cogwheel train up Rigi Mountain with panoramic Alpine views.
Itinerary
09:00
Meet at Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Platform 6 (Train IR70)
09:10–09:51
Train to Lucerne
10:12–11:09
Boat (BAT 11) Lucerne → Vitznau (snack/breakfast)
11:15–11:47
Cogwheel Train to Rigi Kulm (#1115)
12:00–13:30
Lunch at Hotel Rigi Kulm (panoramic view)
14:00–14:40
Cogwheel Train back to Vitznau
14:49–15:47
Boat (BAT20) Vitznau → Lucerne (snacks/dessert)
16:09–16:51
Train (IR70) Lucerne → Zürich
Luggage lockers available at Zürich HB. Airport is 10–15 min by train from Zürich Mainstation (Zürich HB).
Contact
Reach out to the right person for any questions before or during the event.