DRESSCODE

Elegant clothing; evening dress (short/long), suit or tailcoat as well as appropriate shoes.
Street shoes such as sneakers, trainers, etc. in any form are not allowed.

The Polyball is an elegant event, and guests are expected to dress appropriately. Casual clothing such as jeans, sneakers of any kind and t-shirts are strictly prohibited, and entry will be refused if the outfit is deemed unsuitable for the occasion. A specific dress code such as White Tie or Black Tie is, however, not required.

Click here for the specific dresscode with examples.

ARRIVAL

Train, Tram, Polybahn

Tram lines: 6 / 9 / 10

Tram stop: ETH Universitätsspital

Polybahn: Running all night

ZVV Timetable

RETURN JOURNEY

Polybahn: Running all night

The bus lines N6 and N10 run from the stop ETH/Universitätsspital towards the main station with increased frequency. Line N6 runs every 30 minutes and line N10 every 15 minutes. 

ZVV Timetable

ARRIVAL BY CAR

Almost no public parking spaces are available around ETH. The underground garage in the ETH main building (HG) is not accessible to the public.

Unauthorized parked vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense.

Parking permits of ETH members for the Rämihof parking garage (ETH main building underground garage) are not valid on Saturday, 28th and Sunday, 29th!

Parking garage of the University Irchel is open from 18:00 (first hour CHF 3.50, each additional hour CHF 3.00). The Polyball shuttle bus will take you from the stop at the exit area to the ball and back again. The first departure is at 19:00. At ETH, boarding and alighting is at the tram stop in Tannenstrasse. The last departure to the parking garage is at 04:45.

 

 

 

LOST & FOUND

During the ball, lost items will be accepted at the info desks in the entrance hall of the main building. To retrieve forgotten items from the cloakroom, please contact the ETH Facility Management (Hausdienst), room HG D 61.1, during office hours after the ball.
Tel. 044 632 40 71.

The Ball Guide 

This heavenly companion booklet is your indispensable guide to a perfectly organized and unforgettable evening.

The Ball Guide offers you numerous practical details, including:

  • Program Overview: Keep track of the highlights of the evening: All important shows, performances, and program points at a glance.

  • Gastronomy Guide: Looking for a culinary treat or a refreshing drink? The Ball Guide directs you to the best food and beverage stands.

  • Introduction of the Artists: Learn more about the artists, bands, and orchestras who will provide the musical and artistic backdrop for the evening.

  • Information on Arrival and Return: Whether you come by car, public transport, or on foot – the Ball Guide provides all relevant details for a stress-free journey to and from the event.

Whether you want to visit a particular dance floor, are looking for the buffet, or would like to know more about the acts on stage – with the Ball Guide you can effortlessly navigate your way through the evening.

The Ball Guide will be available here very soon.