The 26^th ACM Symposium on Document Engineering

August 25, 2026 to August 28, 2026
HES-SO / University of Fribourg, Switzerland

Conference Venue

DocEng'26 will take place at Pérolles Campus in the PER21 building, University of Fribourg.

The single-track sessions are held in room E040; the Tuesday tutorials run in parallel in A230 and B130. Coffee breaks, posters and demonstrations take place in the hall outside E040, lunches at the Mensa, and room A201 Living Space is available to participants as a workspace throughout the symposium.

The registration desk is signposted from the PER21 entrance and opens at 8:30 am on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Pérolles Campus

Pérolles Campus is an academic site in Fribourg that houses facilities of both the University of Fribourg and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HEIA-FR). DocEng'26 is jointly organized by both institutions.

The campus is centrally located, with convenient access by bus from Fribourg's train station (5-10 minutes) or on foot (15-20 minute walk).

Address:
PER21, Bd de Pérolles 90
1700 Fribourg
Switzerland

About Fribourg

Fribourg is a historic bilingual city (French and German) in western Switzerland. The city features a well-preserved medieval Old Town with the St. Nicholas Cathedral, fortified walls, and the Sarine River valley. The University of Fribourg and HEIA-FR bring a dynamic academic presence to the city.

For information about attractions, restaurants, and activities in Fribourg and the surrounding region, visit the Fribourg Region Tourism website.

Practical Tips

Weather. Late August in Fribourg is usually pleasant: around 15–25 °C, with warm days, cool evenings and the occasional shower. A light jacket and a compact umbrella will serve you well, especially for the Gruyères excursion and the old-town walk.

Power & plugs. Switzerland uses type J sockets. Standard two-pin Europlugs (type C) fit without an adapter; Schuko, UK and US plugs need one.

Money. The currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). Credit and debit cards, including contactless, are accepted virtually everywhere, so there is no need to carry much cash. Service is included in restaurant prices; rounding up the bill is a kind gesture, but tipping is not expected.

Good to know.

• Fribourg is bilingual (French and German), and English is widely understood.
• Tap water is excellent and free; in restaurants, ask for «eau du robinet», as bottled water is charged.
• Switzerland is not in the EU: check your mobile plan, as EU roaming packages often exclude it. WiFi is available on campus (see below).
• Most shops close around 7:00 pm on weekdays and stay closed on Sunday.

Arriving the evening before? Plenty of restaurants sit within a short walk of the station, the hotels and the campus. A few suggestions, all open on Monday evening:

• Café du Midi, Rue de Romont 25. The Fribourg cheese-fondue institution, open daily; booking ahead is wise.
• Café du Gothard, Rue du Pont-Muré 16, in the heart of the Old Town. Traditional local cuisine, fondue and raclette.
• Brasserie Le Boulevard 39, Bd de Pérolles 39, halfway between the station and the campus. Classic brasserie fare, open daily until late.
• Tikka, Bd de Pérolles 7. Indian cuisine with plenty of vegetarian choices.

Travel Information

How to Get Here

By Air

The nearest international airports are:

• Geneva Airport (GVA) - 90 minutes by train
• Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 2 hours by train
• Basel EuroAirport (BSL) - 2 hours by train via Bern

By Train

Fribourg has regular train connections via Switzerland's rail network. All three airports have direct or connecting train services to Fribourg. The SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) website provides schedules and ticket booking.

Local Transport

From Fribourg train station, Pérolles Campus can be reached by:

• Bus: Multiple TPF (Transports publics Fribourgeois) lines, 5-10 minutes
• On foot: 15-20 minute walk

Tickets are bought at the stop before boarding, or through the TPF or SBB mobile apps.

Campus Location

WiFi & Internet Access

Two WiFi options are available on Pérolles Campus.

eduroam (recommended)

Most participants come from an institution that is part of the worldwide eduroam federation. If so, connect to the eduroam network using your home-institution credentials, exactly as on your own campus.

• Already set up? Your device connects automatically as soon as it detects the network — nothing to do.
• Not set up yet? Configure it before you travel, while you still have access to your home institution, via geteduroam (or your institution's eduroam CAT tool) using your home-institution account.

Learn more about eduroam at eduroam.org.

public-unifr (guest access by SMS)

If your institution is not part of eduroam, or you cannot use it, free guest access is available:

1. Select the public-unifr network on your device.
2. Scroll down and choose Registration by SMS.
3. Enter your mobile number and request an access code.
4. Enter the code received by SMS and complete the registration.

Each code is valid for a single device (request one code per phone, laptop or tablet). Access remains valid for 120 days.

→ Detailed guest WiFi instructions (UniFR IT)

Accommodation

Hotels are available in Fribourg city center and within the surrounding area. Further details of accommodation can be found on the Accommodation page.

Visa Requirements

Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area. Visa requirements vary by nationality. Please check with the Swiss embassy or consulate in your country for current requirements.

For visa information, visit the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs website.

If you require an invitation letter for visa purposes, please see the Registration page for instructions on how to request one.