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.

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.

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

Local transport information will be provided to registered participants.

Campus Location

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.