[ September 7-10, 2026 · Bad Schönborn, Germany ]
On the Map
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How to Get There
Pionix HQ · Ewald-Renz-Str. 1a, 76669 Bad Schönborn, Germany. Just a short drive from the A5 highway, and easy to reach by train from Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt Airport.
Public Transport
We encourage you to take the train. Bad Schönborn Süd station is served by regional trains on the Karlsruhe–Heidelberg line.
From Heidelberg Hbf: ~25 min by S-Bahn (S3/S4)
From Karlsruhe Hbf: ~20 min by S-Bahn (S3/S4)
From Frankfurt Airport: ICE to Mannheim Hbf (~30 min), then regional train to Bad Schönborn Süd (~35 min)
From the station it's a 3 minutes walk to the Pionix office.
By EV (or ICE Car)
Bad Schönborn is just a short drive from the A5 motorway (exit Bad Schönborn / Kronau). The venue is easy to reach from all directions.
From Frankfurt: ~1.5 h via A5
From Stuttgart: ~1 h via A8 → A5
From Munich: ~3 h via A8 → A5
EV Charging: There are public fast charging stations along the A5 corridor as well as many AC chargers at the venue.
Where to Stay
Heidelberg
~25 min drive (30 km) or 25 min by train — one of Europe's most romantic cities. Plenty of hotels in the old town; combine the event with a visit!
Bad Schönborn
Hotel Villa Medici: ~5 min drive (3 km) to the venue. A charming option in the heart of Bad Schönborn.
Flair Hotel Erck: ~3 min drive (2 km) to the venue, a welcoming hotel with regional charm.
Hotel Häfner: ~5 min drive (3 km) to the venue, a comfortable family-run hotel with spa facilities.
Bruchsal
Hotel Scheffelhöhe: ~10 min drive (10 km) to the venue. A well-rated hotel in a larger town with more dining and shopping options.
Walldorf
Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg-Walldorf: ~20 min drive (20 km) to the venue, midway between the venue and Heidelberg.
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Explore the Region
Coming from abroad? Make the most of your trip. Bad Schönborn sits between two of Germany's most charming cities — perfect for a long weekend before or after the event.
Heidelberg
A storied university town on the river Neckar, famous for its ruined castle perched above the Altstadt, cobbled lanes, and the Philosophenweg with sweeping views over the old bridge.
Bad Schönborn
A peaceful spa town nestled between the Rhine plain and the Kraichgau hills — thermal baths, vineyards, and quiet trails through orchards and meadows right at the venue's doorstep.
Karlsruhe
The "fan city" radiating from its baroque palace — home to the ZKM Center for Art and Media, leafy parks, and a lively tech and design scene at the edge of the Black Forest.