Discover the social highlights of the 26th ECTES in Zurich.
Enjoy free city tours, complimentary public transport for congress participants, and visits to world‑class attractions such as the FIFA Museum, the Lindt Home of Chocolate, and the Zurich Art Museum. Explore beautiful Switzerland with a half‑day trip to Lucerne ... and much more awaits you in Zurich.
Registration is now open!
| Start | Sunday, 25 April 2027 | 18.30–20.30 |
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| Fee | free of charge |
| Venue | Zurich Convention Center |
Celebrating 20 years of ESTES – European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
We warmly invite you to join the ECTES 2027 opening ceremony and get together, taking place in the industry exhibition area. We celebrate 20 years of shared history, achievements, and growth within ESTES together with you, the ESTES partners, guests, the guest country, and new members of the ESTES family at the historical Congress Centre Zurich.
Let's raise a glass to two decades of collaboration and friendship while enjoying an evening of networking and winding down the first day of the congress in a relaxed atmosphere.
| Date | Monday, 26 April 2027 |
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| Time | approx. 19:30–23:00 |
| Fee | 99 EUR |
| Venue | Gasthaus Albisgütli Uetlibergstrasse 341 8045 Zurich (Switzerland) |
Dine, Connect & Unwind. Fuel your network – power up for tomorrow!
Experience the Gasthaus Albisgüetli Zürich – a masterpiece of tradition and modernity, situated at the foot of the Uetliberg.
Enjoy the evening in a unique atmosphere that blends elegance and charm. Classic Swiss dishes, comprising regional ingredients prepared in a modern way. This all besides the beautiful view over the city.
Destination partner & Zürich card
Enjoy Zurich, Switzerland supports the 26th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery by offering complimentary city tours and public transport benefits to delegates.
Advantages of the Zürich Card - During 24 or 72 hours:
- Free travel on all public transportation in 2nd class (tram, bus, train, boat, funicular, and cable car) in the city of Zurich and surrounding region
- Including mini lake cruise, small lake cruise and river cruise
- Free admission to the most popular museums
- 50% discount on the Zürich Old Town Walking Tour and other public guided tours
- More than 70 other experiences
Behind the Scenes
No More Secrets: Exclusive Backstage Tour
Lasting 1.5 hours, the tour will take you onto the stage, past the props, make-up and dressmaking departments, into the costume depository as well as the Opera House’s furniture and stage-set warehouses and more.
The Zurich Opera House is Switzerland's largest cultural institution and one of the most productive stages in Europe. With 15 to 17 new productions each year, numerous revivals, concerts, recitals, a series of experimental music theatre, innovative educational formats, collaborations with educational institutions, and over 300 performances, opera and ballet can be experienced in a unique density – from baroque to contemporary, from the classical repertoire to world premieres.
Tours:
| Date | Time | Meeting Point | Costs |
| Monday, 26 April | 09:00 | Kongresshaus Zurich | 0 EUR |
| Tuesday, 27 April | 16:30 | Kongresshaus Zurich | 0 EUR |
Register here!
Lindt Home of Chocolate
A dream location for anyone who loves chocolate, just near Lake Zurich.
In a few minutes, starting from the Congress Center at the lake of Zurich, we will reach the museum by ship and arrive at the Lindt Home of Chocolate Switzerland.
The guided tour leads visitors through seven different chocolate worlds, which appeal to all the senses.
From the cultivation of cocoa to the history of chocolate through to tasting the top-quality Swiss chocolate, you can find out everything you need to know on the subject.
In the ultra-modern Lindt café, guests are treated to delicious home-made waffles and chocolate specialties and have a great view of the spectacular 9‑meter (30 ft) tall chocolate fountain.
Tickets are limited and can be booked in advance. Book now!
The FIFA museum is an interactive experience world for people of all ages, and is guaranteed to get all soccer fans’ pulses racing.
Spread over three floors and covering approximately 3,000 square meters (32,500 sq.ft) of exhibition space, the FIFA Museum examines all aspects of the world of soccer. The Extra Time Bistro ensures that guests do not leave hungry.
Advance booking: Please book your favorite ticket in advance online to secure your preferred entry date and time slot! The ticket is only valid for the choosen date/time!
Free entry with a valid Zurich Card for the day of your visit.
Zurich Old Town
This approximately two-hour tour, one of the most popular tours, leads through picturesque alleyways, past historic buildings and offers a fascinating insight into the development of the city.
| Date | Time | Meeting point | Costs |
| Thursday, 22 April | 15:30 | Unispital Zurich | 0 EUR |
| Thursday, 22 April | 18:00 | Unispital Zurich | 0 EUR |
| Friday, 23 April | 18:00 | Unispital Zurich | 0 EUR |