Venue & Inscription

Belval Campus is the University of Luxembourg’s main site. Close to Esch-surAlzette, Luxembourg’s second largest city, Belval combines research with teaching and urban life with leisure activities. Once home to Luxembourg’s largest steelworks, this site now features research and learning facilities, the University library and learning centre as well as student accommodation. The campus is located at the centre of an urban district and has excellent connection to public transportation.

The 8th International Symposium on Pressuremeters (ISP8) , marking the 70th anniversary of the pressuremeter, will take place at Belval Campus (2, place de l’Université, L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette).

How to get to Belval Campus

Due to rail works, train travel is currently disrupted. To plan your journey, please visit mobiliteit.lu

Bicycle & on foot

A cycle path runs south of Belval Campus and many pedestrian areas have been developed between the main streets. Bicycle parking facilities are available across campus. Bicycle shelters are available at the BelvalUniversité train station.

Vël’OK bicycles are available 24/7 all year round. Four stations are currently located at strategic places on
campus: Belval Train Station, Rockhal, Belval Porte de France and Lycée Bel-Val.

Train

Due to rail works, train travel is currently disrupted. To plan your journey, please visit mobiliteit.lu

Direct trains run from Luxembourg Central Station (Gare de Luxembourg) to the Belval-Université station every 15 minutes. The trains run via Esch-sur-Alzette

Information on train schedules.

When on site, access to buildings is easy on foot.

Bus

The following bus lines are servicing several stops on Belval Campus:

  • TICE Line 1: Esch – Belvaux – Lamadeleine
  • TICE Line 2: Esch – Soleuvre – Differdange
  • TICE Line 3: Esch – Belval – Bascharage – Niederedingen
  • TICE Line 4: Belval – Esch – Schifflange – Kayl – Dudelange
  • TICE Line 7: Belval – Esch – Lallange – ZARE
  • TICE Line 15: Esch – Belval – Bascharage – Clemency
  • RGTR Line 321: Luxembourg – Esch/Alzette – Villerupt (F)
  • RGTR Line 322: Esch – Rédange (F)
  • RGTR Line 332: Steinfort – Belval
  • RGTR Line 603: Aumetz (F) – Esch-sur-Alzette – Luxembourg
  • RGTR Line 607: Luxembourg – Soleuvre – Differdange
  • RGTR Line 650: Bettembourg – Esch-sur-Alzette – Belval
  • RGTR Line 750: Steinfort – Dippach – Mondercange – Belval
  • RGTR Ligne transfrontalière 306: Trier (D) – Cloche d’Or – Belval
  • RGTR Ligne transfrontalière 309: Perl (D) – Frisange – Belval;
  • as well as the bus line Metz-Belval Universités (F)

The lines TICE 4, TICE 7 and TICE 15 are running across campus.

More information (in French)

Bus stops (the closest):

  • Esch-sur-Alzette, Porte des Sciences
  • Belval, Porte de France
  • Esch-sur-Alzette, Raemerich
  • Belval (Université), Gare Routière
Car & Parking

Outdoor parking areas and underground car parks are available throughout the campus, particularly P+R Belval Université (in French).

Parking for students with disabilities

Parking spots for disabled students are available for a 5 day/week subscription of €60 and on presentation of a health certificate. The parking spots are located on -3 floor in the Maison du Savoir. The doors are equipped with an automatic opening system

Accomodation

Residhome Luxembourg Esch Belval Apparthotel ***

Located on Belval Campus (5-10 min. on foot from the conference venue)

Ibis Hotel Esch-Belval ***

Located on Belval Campus (5-10 min. on foot from the conference venue)