published: Dec 22, 2025

Plan your stay at PyCon 2026

📅 Key Dates

13 April — Sprints (free)
Registration for Sprints will open later; we’ll share the link as soon as it’s available.

14–16 April — Conference Days
Buy your ticket: https://2026.pycon.de/buy-ticket/

15 April — Social Event
Tickets for the Social Event can be purchased when buying your conference ticket.

17 April — Masterclasses
Details and ticket sales will be announced by the end of January.

🚆 Getting to Darmstadt

Darmstadt is well connected by public transport and easy to reach from major German cities.
There is a direct connection from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) to Darmstadt by train or bus.

As travel conditions in Germany can be affected by occasional airport or rail disruptions, we recommend planning a small buffer.

🏛️ Getting to the Venue (darmstadtium)

https://www.darmstadtium.de/besuchen/anreise

The darmstadtium conference center is centrally located and easy to reach on foot or by public transport.

Address:
Schlossgraben 1
64283 Darmstadt
Germany

🌱 Travel Responsibly

If flying is unavoidable, you may consider CO₂-offsetting options.
Thank you for keeping sustainability in mind when planning your trip.

🎒 Cloakroom & Luggage

A cloakroom will be available for coats and small bags.
Suitcases can also be stored if you’re checking out of your hotel before the conference day.

🧒 Childcare

Free on-site childcare for children aged 6 months and older will be available during the conference.
Registration is free and required — you can register your child when buying a ticket.

🍽️ Food & Drinks

Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided each day.
Vegetarian / vegan and lactose and gluten-free options will be available.

📶 Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi access will be available throughout the venue.
Details will be shared closer to the event.

We’re looking forward to meeting you in Darmstadt!