The city of Krakow has an international airport with a bus shuttle connecting it to the city centre (20-30 minutes). Krakow is part of the Intercity Rail Network, with an hourly train service from Warsaw (covering the 300 km in 2h 40min). There is also an intercity bus network connecting Krakow to many major cities in Poland and neighbouring countries.

The Symposium is held in the old facilities of Jagiellonian University, in the recently renovated Larische Palace. It is situated within 2 minutes' walk from the famous medieval Old Town Market. The Larische Palace is at 12 Bracka Street (see Map of the area). All hotels and dormitories are also located within a short walking distance from the symposium venue.

Krakow is a city full of historical associations, buildings, places and legends (see Sightseeing in Krakow). A former capital of Poland, Krakow is still one of its most important urban centres with a population of 800 000, including 70 000 students, and its social, economic and cultural significance being more than just regional. Krakow has 11 other theatres, a philharmonic orchestra, dozens of art galleries and about 50 museums. The most celebrated feature of historic and contemporary Krakow is its Main Market Square - one of the largest in Europe. Krakow's surroundings are also stunning and worthy of visit. At Wieliczka, not far from the city, is one of Europe's oldest salt mines (see Visit to Wieliczka), and each of the Ojcow, Pieniny and Tatra National Parks is worth a daytime visit (see Mid Symposium Excursions).