Venue and Accommodation

Conference Hotel

The conference will be hosted at GenoHotel Karlsruhe (Am Rüppurrer Schloss 40, 76199 Karlsruhe). The venue is set in a green suburban area with ample space for XTOP 2026. It is located approximately 2.7 km from Karlsruhe Central Station and about 90 minutes by train from Frankfurt International Airport.

How to get there

By Air

Nearest airports:

• Frankfurt Airport (FRA) — approx. 90 minutes by train or car
• Stuttgart Airport (STR) — approx. 60 minutes by train or car
• Baden-Airpark (FKB) — approx. 40 minutes by car or shuttle

Direct trains from Frankfurt and Stuttgart to Karlsruhe Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) run frequently.

By Train

Karlsruhe is well connected to major European cities via the ICE network. From Karlsruhe Central Station, GenoHotel can be reached in around 20 minutes by taxi or public transport.

By Car

GenoHotel is conveniently located near major highways; on-site parking is available.

Public Transport

Karlsruhe’s tram network makes getting around the city easy. From the central station, take tram line S1 or S11 towards Ittersbach and exit at Schloss Rüppurr. The hotel is a short 10-minute walk from the stop.

Accommodation

A block of rooms from Monday, 7 September to Friday, 11 September 2026 has been reserved for conference participants at GenoHotel Karlsruhe until 27 July 2026. Please book directly with the hotel using the booking code XTOP2026.

Booking options:

Phone: +49 721 98980

Email: hotel ∂does-not-exist.genohotel-karlsruhe de

We recommend securing your room early to ensure availability.