Venue
The 12th International Conference on High Temperature Capillarity (HTC) will be hosted by the German Aerospace Center (DLR e.V.)
and held in Forsbach, Germany, from the 03rd to the 07th of May 2026.
GenoHotel Forsbach is the official conference venue for the HTC 2026.
The Hotel is located at the gates of Cologne, directly at the edge of the Königsforst, and offers a
perfect environment for a successful HTC conference due to its quiet location.
The GenoHotel provides sufficient accommodation for all HTC conference participants -
a place to feel good, exchange ideas and network.
Please note:
We reserved an allotment of rooms at the GenoHotel for all conference participants. All participants have the possibility of staying
at this hotel at very attractive room rates per night. You can find more information under the point Accommodation.
The GenoHotel impresses with a special concept and unique framework conditions:
Hotel & Location
- Quietly located, three star superior seminar and conference hotel on the outskirts of Cologne, right next to the Königsforst forest
- Ideal combination of city flair (Cologne) and nature experience (Bergisches Land)
A wide range of outdoor activities are possible (e.g., jogging /& power walking, e-biking in the nearby forest)
Facilities of the hotel:
- Indoor pool, sauna, bowling bar, and fitness studio
- In total 170 comfortable single & double rooms
- Possibility to rent Mountain E-bikes at Hotel
Conference & Technology
- We will use the modern conference area exclusively for HTC
- All event rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technical equipment
Cuisine & Catering
Fresh, creative cuisine in a self-service concept for breakfast & lunch
- Focus on quality, variety and a sustainable selection
- Attractive outdoor bar and terrace ,
Inner courtyard with sufficient seating with a feel-good atmosphere - ideal for networking or relaxing after a conference day
Sustainability
The GenoHotel is already characterized by sustainable thinking and action in the areas of ecology, economy and social issues.
To make this visible the hotel guests, the hotel is certified as a GreenSign Hotel by InfraCert - Institute for Sustainable Development
in the Hotel Industry. They have successfully implemented the sustainable concept in almost all areas of the hotel.#
The certified GreenSign Certification of the GenoHotel covers the following sustainable, responsible hotel operation areas:
- Catering (e.g. local and sustainably certified products)
- Cleaning (biodegradable cleaning agents)
- Energy (e.g. purchase of green electricity)
CO₂ measuring devices & Wolf air purifiers with HEPA filters for a healthy indoor climate - E-charging stations for hotel guests
- Benefits and a good work-life balance for our employees
- Biodiversity on the hotel grounds
More information: Nachhaltigkeit - GenoHotel Forsbach - Offizielle Webseite (only in German)