The meeting will be held at Europa Congress Palace in Vitoria-Gasteiz, at Avenida Gasteiz, 85.
A unique building, an icon of green architecture (a vertical garden covers the façade), in a central location: the Europa Palace Conference Centre is designed to provide a sustainable perspective, maximum comfort and all the advances required for 21st century events.
The bus stop is directly outside the building, the tram stop is opposite and just ten minutes away on foot is the coach station (parking).
Vitoria-Gasteiz has an international airport (VIT) although few flights operate. The closest large airport is Bilbao (BIO) located 75 kilometers away from Vitoria-Gasteiz. It operates with the principal international Airlines. www.aena.es/en/bilbao.html
Vitoria-Gasteiz’s Train Station is located in the centre of the city and it is connected by train with Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian and some other principal cities. www.renfe.com
Vitoria is connected with every national capital. www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/bus
Major rental car companies are established in Bilbao’s airport and Vitoria, such as Avis, Hertz and Europcar, the easiest way to link cities (75 km).
Special fares negotiated for attendees with «Beramendi Car» Company.
Payment may be made by cash or by credit card.
To arrange a transfer, send an email to: beramendicar@hotmail.com including «CIC energiGUNE» reference. Please, indicate your name, pick-up time, flight number and mobile phone number.
POF25 participants should make their own hotel reservation.
For hotel suggestions, please see the information below:
If you are contacted by email, or even by phone, offering booking of the hotel for the conference, this is most likely a scam.
Hotel booking, plane tickets, and transfer must be arranged by participants themselves.
Given the high occupancy of hotels due to the celebration of the Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz 2025 competition on 13th July, it is strongly recommended to make your hotel reservations well in advance.
POF25 Official Accommodation
Ramón y Cajal, 5
01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
The NH Canciller Ayala Vitoria hotel has the best location: it’s right in the heart of Vitoria, in the city’s commercial district. Here you get spectacular views – the hotel overlooks the cathedral, Virgen Blanca square and City Hall, as well as the magnificent Basque parliament headquarters.
The hotel has 173 guestrooms, which are furnished in modern style, featuring a grey, black and white palette and hardwood floors. Standard rooms have sitting areas, as well as features like free Wi-Fi and a choice of pillows.
Group rate (booking before June 23rd), breakfast & taxes included:
- Double room for single use: 7-9 July: 124,30 €/night & 10-12 July: 156,20 €/night
- Double occupancy room: 7-9 July: 138,05 €/night & 10-12 July: 169,95 €/night
Reservation through the link: www.nh-hotels.com/en/event/pof25
For any question or special request, please contact them at nhcancillerayalavitoria@nh-hotels.com
C/Nueva Fuera 25
01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Logune Rooms offers private rooms for groups, especially suitable for students. Located in the medieval quarter of Vitoria-Gasteiz, it is within walking distance of the city´s main places of interest.
Each room includes a private bathroom and bed linen.
Negotiated rate for a 4-bed room (booking before March 31st), taxes included:
- 4-bed room: 87,00 €/night (7-11 July)
Reservations: send an email to info@logunerooms.com indicating as reference POF25
