Rue de Carouge 52 - 1205 Genève
TPG: Tram 12 (use stops Augustins, Pont-d’Arve) - Bus 1 (use stop Pont-d’Arve)
Boulevard du Pont d'Arve 14 - 1205 Genève
TPG: Tram 12, 15 (use stops Pont-d’Arve, Uni-Mail) - Bus 1 (use stop Pont-d'Arve)
Avenue de la Jonction 19 - 1205 Genève
TPG: Tram 14 - Bus 2, 4, 11, 19, D (use stop Jonction)
Rue de Carouge 52 - 1205 Genève
TPG: Tram 12 (use stops Augustins, Pont-d’Arve) - Bus 1 (use stop Pont-d’Arve)
LSM is taking over this place, which will only retain the name of a barracks. Nowadays it has a convivial and easy ambiance. You can come here to take a break between two events (it's only 5 minutes on foot from the Uni Mail). You have green spaces for yourself and a basketball court. You can get your questions answered at the information stand and drink a refreshing beer at the bar. A hackerspace will be available for the residents of the barracks, and the Vernet pool is right across the street. Reserve your places now at the reservation interface!
Access to the Barracks is reserved for carriers of LSM badges; get yours either at the site or from the Website.
Rue Hans Wilsdorf 1 - 1205 Genève
TPG: Tram 15 (use stop Acacias) - Bus 11 (use stop Vernets)
Nights at the Vernet Barracks cost CHF 26.50 each (about € 22) in dormitories of 10 beds each. Each bed has two storage compartments, one of which can be locked (remember to bring a padlock). Sheets and blankets are furnished, but remember to bring any necessary other overnight supplies. Communal showers.
One room is reserved for females and is equipped with separate showers.
A camping space is situated in the courtyard of the Barracks and can be used for CHF 13 (about € 10.80) per night.
A campaign has been launched to provide bed-and-breakfasts. You can fill out a form if you are interested. An LSM volunteer will link requests with offers and contact you when his mission is accomplished. Caution: it is possible that there will be more requests than offers!
You can find details on hotels in the neighbourhood on the Hotels page.
You will be able to get full balanced meals at noon for CHF 10 (about € 8.30) from the Marx Café at Uni Mail. You can buy your meal tickets using the reservation interface. Light meals will be served in the Barracks cafétéria.
As LSM takes place in the centre of Geneva, you can also go to any of the numerous restaurants and snackbars nearby.
The traditional "Repas du Libre" (Free Software Banquet) will be served on Wednesday, the 11th July 2012, starting at 7:30 pm at Café Restaurant du Parc des Bastions (Bastions Park). You can find all information on the page called "Repas du Libre". Please register for it on the reservation interface.
This page provides central information on accessibility and mobility for handicapped persons. Please consult the Accessibility and Mobility page.
As LSM takes place in the centre of Geneva, you will find many ways to park, either nearby or a little farther away for longer times. Please go the the Parkings page.
Access to the Internet will be provided at all the LSM locations. You will find all the information to connect to the network on the network documentation LSM 2012 page.
Payment for all LSM services (overnights and meals) will be possible in Euros, but only via credit cards (VISA and MasterCard). Debit card holders can use ATMs found in the university and in the city. Most stores accept euros (bills only, no change), but at a rate not to the advantage of the consumer...
These offices do offer a good exhange rate:
Visits to CERN are guided only.
Nonetheless the permanent exhibitions at CERN can be visited freely.