Travel and Venue

Venue

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science,

Horvatovac 102A, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

The department is easily accessible by public transportation. From Kvaternikov Trg, Bus 204 stops directly in front of the building, and bus 201 stops 500 m away. 

Buses 106, 201, 203, 226 and 238 leaving from Kaptol (very near the main Ban Josip Jelačić square) also stop 500 m away.

All information on tickets/fares and lines can be found here:

https://www.zet.hr/en

Limited parking is available on the premises.

Travel

You will arrive at the Zagreb Aiport which is located outside of the city.

Bus transport to Zagreb Main Bus Station (ca. 5 Euros) is available. Buses leave approx. every 30 minutes.

Taxi and ride-share options (Uber, Bolt) are also available.


You will arrive at the Zagreb Main Train Station which is located in the centre of Zagreb, only 10 minutes by foot or 2 tram stations (using tram line 6 or 13) from the main city square, Ban Jelačić Square. It is also fully connected by public transport with other parts of the city.


You will arrive at the Zagreb Main Bus Station which is close to the city centre, and fully connected by public transport with other parts of the city.

You can take tram line 6 to arrive (5 tram stations) to the main city square, Ban Jelačić Square, or tram 7 to arrive at Kvaternikov Trg.


Zagreb is connected by highway to all neighbouring countries. A highway toll is paid on site either by credit card or in cash. Before arrival, please try to reserve a parking place during your stay either in a hotel parking or in public parking garages throughout the city centre.


More information can be found on the Zagreb Tourist Board or Expat in Croatia websites.
The Zagreb Tourist Board also has some excellent brochures, maps and similar promotional material you can download here.


Accommodation

Zagreb offers various types of accommodation (hotels, hostels, apartments) depending on your budget and desired location in the city.

In case you need help with the reservations please contact us. Zagreb is getting more popular as a tourist venue especially during summertime so please check the availabilities of the accommodation during the conference dates and reserve your stay in advance.

We have arranged a special discount for attendees at the Hotel Dubrovnik in the very center of Zagreb. 

To book, go to this booking link, choose the room type (single - 95 € /night, or double - 126 €/night, plus tourist charges), and input the code SCIRE, along with the desired dates. The offer is valid until May 26th 2023. For bookings after the May 26th deadline, please contact pzlodi@hotel-dubrovnik.hr 


General Info

The weather in Zagreb during June and July is mostly sunny with small chance of rain. Daily temperatures are usually between 20 and 30 °C, with cooler evenings.

The official language of Croatia is Croatian. English language can be used for general communication with most people.

Croatia is part of the Eurozone as of Jan 1, 2023, and the Euro is the official currency. Cash in EUR can be retrieved at ATM’s. International credit cards are widely accepted at shops, and most restaurants, bars, and cafes.

Croatia is part of the Schengen area as of Jan 1, 2023. If you are travelling from outside of the European Union (EU), please ensure that you have all necessary documents required to enter the Republic of Croatia.

The process of obtaining all required documents may take up to several weeks. Important official information is given at the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affaires of the Republic of Croatia. For those in need of a visa, a letter confirming their attendance at the meeting will be issued upon request.

Unique emergency number for Croatia is 112.