Venue, Travel & visa
Ljubljana, Slovenia’s vibrant capital, will host FEMS MICRO 2027 at the GR - Ljubljana Exhibition & Convention Centre. The compact city is easy to navigate and ideal for connection and discovery. It features modern infrastructure, strong sustainability initiatives, and a focus on innovation.
Ljubljana lies nearly halfway between Vienna and Venice. Its location means major European airports are just a convenient two-hour flight away, making it well-accessible.
Located just a short walk from Ljubljana’s city centre, the venue is easily reached on foot, by bike, or via public transport, offering a convenient and well‑connected setting for all attendees.
Easy Access to FEMS MICRO 2027
By plane
All flights to and from Ljubljana are operated through the Jože Pučnik Ljubljana Airport. The driving distance from the airport to the city centre is 25 kilometres.
Due to Ljubljana's proximity to other European cities, attendees to FEMS MICRO 2027 can also choose to fly via alternative airports
Distances from the neighboring airports to Ljubljana:
Graz Airport, Austria: 187 km
Klagenfurt Airport, Austria: 85 km
Zagreb Airport, Croatia: 140 km
Trieste Airport, Italy: 130 km
Venice Airport, Italy: 230 km
Airport transfer and shuttle services can be booked by attendees to FEMS MICRO 2027. More information will be available closer to the event.
By train or coach
The main train station and coach station are located 5-minute walk from the GR. From either station you go right towards the Dunajska Street, then turn right to the Dunajska Street and under the railway overpass straight for 300 metres and you will arrive to the GR.
By car
The GR address is Ljubljana, 18, Dunajska Street. No matter which direction you come from, take one of the city’s main entrances to the city centre. At the crossroads at the Intercontinental Hotel, drive onto the Dunajska Street. Go under the railway overpass and after about 300 metres you will see the GR halls on the right. If you arrive into the city along Dunajska Street from the North, turn left at the last crossroads before your destination (GR) onto the Linhartova Street, at the first junction, turn right and you will get to the fairgrounds from the back, where the parking lots are.
visa requirements
Attendees of FEMS MICRO 2027 are encouraged to verify whether they require a visa to enter Slovenia. Foreign nationals may enter Slovenia with a valid passport and the appropriate visa or residence permit, unless exempt under national legislation or international agreements.
Slovenia has been part of the Schengen zone since 2007. EU/ EEA citizens do not need a passport to enter Slovenia, only a valid identity card. More information on how to obtain a visa is available on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia.
Venue address
GR – Ljubljana Exhibition & Convention Centre
Dunajska c. 18
1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
Travel in LjubLJANA
Ljubljana is a very walkable city and the public bus network makes it easy to travel around. The city lines connecting all districts, which run according to regular schedules throughout the day, are complemented by suburban buses, which link Ljubljana to its close surroundings.
Taking LPP buses to get to the GR is very simple. You get off the bus at the bus stop Razstavišče which is directly at the venue entrance. The following lines will get you to the GR: 3G, 6, 7, 7L, 8, 11, 11B, 12, 12D, 13, 14, 19B, 19I, 20 and 20Z.
Explore the sites
What can you expect when you visit Ljubljana?
The region has a well-established and growing life sciences landscape. Institutions such as the University of Ljubljana and the Jožef Stefan Institute contribute internationally recognised research across microbiology, biotechnology, environmental science, and related fields.
This active scientific environment aligns naturally with the forward-looking spirit of FEMS MICRO Ljubljana 2027 and the shared commitment to advancing microbial science.
Check out the local experiences.
Top historical museums in Ljubljana and its surroundings
Discover the rich heritage of diverse history, from the 60,000-year-old Neanderthal flute, which is the oldest musical instrument in the world, to Tito's limos in the Technical Museum of Slovenia in Bistra.
Architecture in the historical city centre
Ljubljana Old Town's architecture is generally considered to be breathtakingly beautiful. The reason for this is simple. The architects and artists who designed it, regardless of the historical period in which they lived, were all extraordinarily creative and attentive to every detail, no matter how small.
Gallery of Ten Masterpieces from Plečnik’s Ljubljana
This renowned pioneer of 20th century modern architecture has had a large-scale effect on Ljubljana, similar to that of Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona. Visit the 10 masterpieces of Plečnik’s Ljubljana.
