Travelling to & during EASA2026 Poznań

Travelling to EASA 2026? This guide helps you plan your journey to Poznań, get to the Morasko Campus, and make the most of your stay – including discounts and free public transport for delegates.

Travel and hotel discounts & free city pass for EASA2026 delegates!

This year, EASA2026 delegates are entitled to the discounted flight fares with Lufthansa Group and LOT Polish Airlines as well as reduced hotel rates. Moreover, every delegate gets a free Poznań city pass – register at the campus’ registration desk right after your arrival to start enjoying free city travel!


Enjoy Poznań

From countless green cafés perfect for a slow conference morning, to a walk or cycle around Malta Lake, to visiting the Enigma Cipher Center (how did a bunch of locals first crack the code?) or the Poznań June 1956 Museum of anti-communist uprising – there are many ways to experience the city of Poznań. And yes – the city is fairly obsessed with their Rogal świętomarciński, so this might be your perfect chance to find out what all the fuss is about.

Discover the guide prepared for the delegates by the City of Poznań and start planning your stay (this guide has been prepared by the city of Poznań, which is an honorary patron of EASA 2026):

Photo by Piotr Golebniak


EASA2026 Venue

Poznań is a relatively compact city and the central area is easy to navigate on foot.
However, Morasko Campus – the main EASA2026 venue is located at the outskirts of the city. Moreover, a 35-50 min tram ride is required to move from the Morasko Campus to the centraly-located Collegium Minus (Concert Hall) where EASA2026 plenaries and keynotes will take place.

Morasko Campus – the main EASA2026 venue

The EASA2026 registration desk, panels and labs will be held at the Morasko Campus (and the seat of the Department of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology) – a green and spacious university setting on the northern edge of Poznań. Even though located further away from the city centre, the Campus is easily reachable by public transport.

Campus Morasko, Adam Mickiewicz University (UAM), Poznan
ul.Uniwersytetu Poznanskiego, 61- 614;   GPS:52.4008466,16.915340; https://maps.app.goo.gl/9wv9MgWcS1Ue9AVn8

Registration desk: Collegium Historicum (Wydział Nauk Historycznych) ul. Uniwersytetu Poznanskiego 7, 61- 614 Poznań (point A on the map below)

Registration desk:
(A) Collegium Historicum (Wydział Nauk Historycznych), ul. Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 7, 61-614 Poznań
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hk7yjaRNXUDz84aE6
Type ‘Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 7, Poznań’ into Google maps to locate the venue.

Panels buildings:
(A) Collegium Historicum (Wydział Historii UAM), ul.Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 7, 61-614 Poznań
(B) Collegium Politicum (Wydział Nauk Politycznych UAM), ul.Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 5, 61-614 Poznań
(C) Collegium Biologicum (Wydzial Nauk Biologicznych UAM), ul.Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6, 61-614 Poznań

City center – for plenaries and keynotes

For plenaries and keynotes, we will move to Collegium Minus, one of Poznań’s most iconic academic buildings in the historic centre – an occasion to enjoy the old city’s heritage and vibe. (more on the city transport below).

Your free transport badge will be available from registration desk on campus on day one! Keep it with you at all times to access your free travel!!

(D) Collegium Minus (the Concert Hall), ul. Wieniawskiego 1, 61-712 Poznań

There are trams available for the daily journey from the Morasko campus to the Concert Hall. The university has it‘s own tram stop and trams run frequently. Please use the google map included below to plan your trip from the Campus Morasko to Collegium Minus

See all the conference locations here:


Getting to Poznań , Poland

There are various  travel options to consider which could significantly reduce your carbon footprint when travelling to Poznań ,  especially if you are travelling overland, such as train or bus. Join with a group of colleagues to car-share or check out car share associations and networks.

Why not consider the adventure of travelling by ferry from Scandinavia or the Baltic states?

Travel by train to Poznań

Travelling to Poznań by train? See how:

Travel by bus to Poznań

Thinking of reaching Poznań by bus? More info here:

Travel by car to Poznań

If you are travelling to Poznań by car, these tips will come handy:

Ferry to Poznań

Travelling to Poland by ferry? No problem!

Flying to Poznań

Flying to Poland? Check our tips and info about discounts here:

Lufthansa/LOT discounts

Check negotiated deals with Lufthansa and LOT for EASA2026 delegates:

We have also prepared a guide for delegates Travelling to EASA2026 from the UK


Transportation in Poznań

Whilst in Poznań , remember trams are a more environmentally friendly option than bus or taxi but also, think about walking, cycling or hiring an electric scooter to get around the city and travel to the various university venues. 

Trams

Trams are the primary means of transport with buses being supplementary.

The system is divided into zones and the city is ZoneA, Zones B-D cover suburban areas.

Trams in Poznań are modern, with air-conditioning and low boards making them very accesible for prams and wheelchairs. Most vehicles are equipped with symbols indicating wheelchair access.

Use Google Maps or the local public transport app (Jakdojade) to plan your tram journey:

Buying travel tickets

It is reccommended to use Jakdojade (jakdojade.pl/poznan). It‘s free and explains exactly how to get to your destination using live transit connections based on your location. It includes trams and buses, it guides you to the necessary transit stop on foot, and tells you what kind of ticket you need. By entering your bank details you can buy tickets and validate them through the App.

The current price list for public transport in Poznan is available here

Tickets can be purchased at ZTM service points located throughout the city.

Buses

Regular city buses are green and suburban  buses are red/yellow. On demand bus stops are marked ‘N/Z‘and can be used to hail a driver to stop.

  • Daytime bus lines, numbers: 100-199
  • Night bus lines, numbers: 210-299
  • Suburban bus lines, number: 300 – 911.

The Poznań transport system is user-friendly, with various ticket options available, including single-use tickets, electronic tickets or a PEKA ticket for unlimited use.

Use Google Maps or the local public transport app (Jakdojade) for extensive bus (and tram) information and to map your journeys:

Buying travel tickets

It is reccommended to use Jakdojade (jakdojade.pl/poznan).It‘s free and explains exactly how to get to your destination using live transit connections based on your location. It includes trams and buses, it guides you to the necessary transit stop on foot, and tells you what kind of ticket you need. By entering your bank details you can buy tickets and validate them through the App.

The current price list for public transport in Poznań is available here

Tickets can be purchased at ZTM service points located throughout the city.

Car-hire

There are various operators available:

Here’s a Google Map route from the Poznan Main train station to the Morasko Campus:

Taxis

Poznań has two options for booking taxis, either by  downloading a free app or by phone:
 Popular applications:

 Phones:

  • RADIO TAXI GOLD tel.: +48 61 196 60 or + 48 61 844 28 00
  • RADIO TAXI M1 tel.: +48 61 196 69 or + 48 61 8 222 222
  • RADIO TAXI MULTI tel.: +48 61 196 66 or +48 538 77 55 53

Cycling

Poznań is an excellent city for cycling, if you are a keen cyclist, or want to utilise a greener option of getting around the city. It has green corridors running to the north/south and east/west, it also has two nature reserves and Adam Mickiewicz university is situated in one of them. Poznań City  has worked extremely hard to ensure it is a safe-cycling city and offers an extensive network of cycle paths and safe intersections.

Check out local cycling for visitors here 

There are lots of hire options such as In Your Pocket or bike hire poznan  There are also electric bikes available around the centre of town if you‘re a more casual cyclist, these are bookable via the Bolt transport app.

Electric Scooters

These have become a very popular alternative for getting around Poznań due to it‘s electric scooter infra-structure  and the city‘s promotion of sustainable  mobility. Hire your electric scooter through Lime or Bolt

Walking

Poznań is a great city for walking, offering a compact and pedestrian friendly layout with easy access to the medieval alleys, 19th century boulevards, university campusus and abundant green spaces. Try a self-guided walking tour to orientate yourself and discover some of the story of Poznan.


Other Information

Time Zone

Poland is in the Central European Time Zone. Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1). Like mostof  Europe, Summer (Daylight-Saving) Time is observed in Poland, where the time is shifted forward by 1 hour; 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). After the Summer months the time in Poland Time is shifted back by 1 hour to Central European Time (CET) or (GMT+1).

Climate

Poland is in a temperate climate zone. It is a transition area from sea to continental climate and characterized by significant temperature variations. The hottest months are July and August (when temperatures exceed 20C/68F).

Free WiFi

Poznań offers free WiFi access to its residents and tourists. The Poznań wireless network rangecovers the entire Old Town and the Plac Wolności area, most of the tourist atractions, as well as selected bus and tram stops and lines, Railway Station and Ławica Airport.
 In addition, most shopping centers offer free WiFi access. Many  restaurants and cafes offer WiFi access passwords per request. 

Currency

The currency in Poland is the zloty which has the offical code PLN. Use this link for a useful currency convertor.
Normal methods of payment are acceptable credit/debit card , also have some cash available as some traders prefer cash. Mobile payments are also acceptable or a pre-paid travel debit card. It is always a good idea to have more than one payment method available.

Currently the exchange rate is4.20 zloty to 1 euro and just over 4.80 zloty to £1 (obviously there is some daily fluctuation in rates). 

Plug sockets

Remember to pack adaptors, you will need a European two-prong adapter if you have devices that use other plugs.
Only five Continental European countries use the slightly different, but fully compatible, French type E standard (France, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic & Slovakia).

The electricity standard in Poland is 230 Volts AC, 50Hz (the standard frequency in Poland).

Telephone and cell operators

 The international access code to Poland is +48, and the prefix number for Poznań is 61. To dial an international number from Poland you need to precede your country number with 00 (double zero). Cellular telephones: All three operators use dualband system: GSM 900/DCS 1800. DCS 1900 is not available. The major operators are: T-mobile, Plus, Play and Orange.Poland).

Childcare

We are working hard to provide a suitable childcare solution and an update will be provided in due course.

Environmental initiatives

Poznan has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable, urban development, showcasing how cities can thrive and adapt in the face of climate change. Poznan initiatives to reduce environmental pollution include:

  • Nature based solutions – transforming the urban environment into a resilient, sustainable ecosystem. Initiatives include green roofs, urban forest and flood migration strategies to improve the quality of life for their 540,00 residents. The city promotes a number of green initiatives such as Transform your Courtyard and the annual spring tree planting campaign.
  • Upgrading drinking water and waste water systems to improve water safety and reduce environmental pollution.

Find out more about small scale interventions across the city particularly in densely populated urbanised areas with reduced access to greenery

Pharmacy


 There are a range of pharmacy provisions serving the local community, including a number of 24 hour pharmacies but typically they open 8am to 8pm.

near Collegium Minus and Poznan Main train station:
Dom Lekow Pharmacy Gwarna 5/2, 61-703 Poznań, (open weekdays 7 am–8 pm, weekends 10 am–6 pm)
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near Campus Morasko:
DOZ Apteka Dbam o Zdrowie “Kwiaty Polne”, Osiedle Stefana Batorego 79/Lok U4, 60-687 Poznań, Poland (open weekdays 8 am–8 pm, Saturday, 9 am–3 pm, closed on Sunday) https://maps.app.goo.gl/nGyWYFc6NkFLLLd9A

ATMs

Planet Cash Kampus Murasko Pleszewska 1,

Bankomat PKO Bank Polski

ATM 133, Ludwika, Zamenhofa
 


Direct links

About UAM

Eager to know more about our local host? Check the Adam Mickiewicz University (UAM) pages:

Conference Google Map

Need a map to navigate all the EASA2026 locations in Poznań ? Check our Google Map here:

Other travel links

IMPORTANT DATES

Calls for papers, films and labs are now closed

Call for funding: (TBA) April 2026

Early Bird registration: (TBA) April –  June 2026

Conference takes place: 21 – 24 July 2026

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