FLIGHTS
ALL-INCLUSIVE FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS
In co-operation with Austrian Airlines/Star Alliance and other IATA
carriers, MONDIAL CONGRESS offers economical all-inclusive flight
arrangements to the participants of this Congress.
Please note that full pre-payment has to be effected before the flight
ticket(s) can be issued for details please refer to TERMS
OF PAYMENT. For attractive, tailor-made offers, please contact
MONDIAL CONGRESS!
Austrian, Austrian arrows and Lauda
are the official carriers for our event. They offer the most
frequent flights to and from Austria.
Please contact your nearest Austrian Airlines office or travel
agent where you will receive information on flights and fares.
As participant of the "6th Central European Orthopaedic
Congress, May 31st, June 3rd, 2006" you and one
accompanying person will benefit from a favourable congress
fare on Austrian, Austrian arrows and Lauda flights.*)
Please identify yourself as participant by presenting your registration
and referring to: CODE CEOC6
If your ticket is issued at a travel agency, please ask your
agent to contact his Austrian Airlines office.
*) excluding certain reduced and action fares |
Congress Venue
Grazer Congress / Convention Center Graz, Sparkassenplatz,
A 8010 Graz
www.grazercongress.at
Travel Information
To reach the city center from the airport Graz-Feldkirchen
you can take the bus (Verkehrsverbund). The tariff for a single ride
is Euro 1,70.-. For detailed information on the time schedule please
have a look at www.flughafen-graz.at
Weather Conditions
The average temperature in Graz in May / June is approximatively 20°C.
Passports and Visa
Passport-Holder from countries in Western Europe as well as from North
America and Australia will not need a visa to enter Austria.
For some countries you will have to contact the Austrian Embassy in
your country for detailed information. If needed, an official invitation
letter can be requested from the Congress Office for visa purposes.
Please note that in various countries the procedure for visa application
can take up to 6 months. Therefore an early application is recommended.
Cash Dispensers
A great number of cash machines accepting bank cards as well as most
credit cards are located outside of bank buildings throughout Graz.
They are identifiable by a green-blue sign.
Bank
The Steiermärkische Sparkasse located in front of
the main entrance of the congress center is opened from Monday to
Friday from
09.00 16.00.
Shops
Shops in Graz are usually open from Monday to Friday, from 9.00 -
18.00, Saturdays from 9.00 - 17.00. They are closed on Sunday. Most
shops accept all major credit- and "Maestro" cards.
Eating out in Graz
Most restaurants in Graz are open from 11.30 - 14.30 and 17.30 - 24.00.
However, most of them stop serving warm meals at 22.00. Please note
that service charges are included in the price, unless explicitly
mentioned.
Nevertheless an additional tip in between 5-10% of the bill is expected,
if you deem the service good enough. Some restaurants may have a cover
charge.
Electricity Supply
220-240 V - 50Hz AC.
Insurance
In registering for the CEOC 2005 Graz participants agree that neither
the organising committee nor the congress office assume any liability
whatsoever. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements
in respect of health and travel.
Taxis
Numerous Taxi stands are located throughout Graz, in front of the
Grazer Congress / Convention Center Graz as well as of
most hotels. The receptionists will be glad to help you. Some telephone
numbers of
selected taxi companies: 878, 2801, 444 or 889.
For cell phone calls: the international country code for Austria is
0043, the area code of Graz is (0)316.
Former CEOC Congresses:
| 1996 |
Bratislava/Slovakia |
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| 1998 |
Budapest/Hungary |
2002 |
Dubrovnik/Croatia |
| 2000 |
Portoroz/Slovenia |
2004 |
Prague/Czech Republic |
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