Travel arrangements
Plane
Frankfurt Rhein-Main International Airport is located
about 80 km from Heidelberg. On arrival at Frankfurt
airport, take the train to Heidelberg central station.
You may also take the Lufthansa Airport Service or the
Airport Shuttle Service TLS.
Train
Comfortable, fast, safe and environmentally friendly, Heidelberg central station is linked with high speed ICE-, IC/EC- and InterRegio trains.
Car
Drive along the Autobahn A5/A656 (Darmstadt-Karlsruhe/Basel Highway) and take the exit “Autobahnkreuz Heidelberg” or “HD-Schwetzingen”. Follow the signs to Heidelberg. As you approach the city you will find signs clearly directing the way to the “Kongresshaus Stadthalle”. There is underground car parking space. Just follow the signs marked P8/P6.
Local Bus Service
From Heidelberg’s central station the buses number: 31/32/35 run directly to the “Kongresshaus Stadthalle”. The journey time is approximately 20 minutes.
Hotel Booking
All participants get special rates when booking the hotels mentioned below. These reservations made by Intercongress give you the chance to make a direct booking at an early stage. To make a reservation, please contact the hotel directly and use the keyword "EBJIS 2010". Please be aware of the booking-deadline for every hotel, because there is no guarantee that the special rates are still available beyond this date.
Hotel 4 Jahreszeiten (Four Seasons) 1
| Haspelgasse 2 69117 Heidelberg fon +49 (0)6221 241 64 fax +49 (0)6221 16 31 10 info@4-jahreszeiten.de www.4-jahreszeiten.de |
Single room: Deadline August 2, 2010 |
€ 89,00 € 110,00 € 120,00 included |
The Four Seasons hotel is located in the heart of the old town in the immediate vicinity of all famous landmarks. The pedestrian area starts immediately in front of the hotel and offers ample shopping possibilities amongst various restaurants and bars. The old bridge with a spectacular view of the Heidelberg castle and the river Neckar are just a couple of yards away.
Walking distance to congress venue: 600 metres, 7 minutes.
Weisser Bock 2
| Große Mantelgasse 24 69117 Heidelberg fon +49 (0)6221 90 00-0 fax +49 (0)6221 90 00-99 info@weisserbock.de www.weisserbock.de |
Single room: Deadline July 1, 2010 |
€ 100,00 € 115,00 € 135,00 included |
The hotel lies in the middle of Heidelberg`s historic old town. The combination of the old tradition and the comfortable rooms turns your stay into a pleasant experience. You will find all the things you need to fall in love with. All rooms are comfortably equipped and defined as non-smoking rooms.
Walking distance to congress venue: 500 metres, 6 minutes.
Hotel Villa Marstall 3
| Lauerstraße 1 69117 Heidelberg fon +49 (0)6221 655 57-0 fax +49 (0)6221 655 57-79 info@villamarstall.de www.villamarstall.de |
Single room classic: Deadline July 31, 2010 |
€ 119,00 € 129,00 € 139,00 € 149,00 included |
This charming hotel boasts an enviable location on the river Neckar, in the heart of old Heidelberg. It offers stylish accommodation overlooking the town’s major attractions. The simple elegance and warm ambience of this non-smoking hotel are sure to make you feel at ease during your stay in the captivating city.
Walking distance to congress venue: 400 metres, 5 minutes.
HIP-Hotel 4
| Hauptstraße 115 69117 Heidelberg fon +49 (0)6221 20 879 fax +49 (0)6221 16 04 09 info@hip-hotel.de www.hip-hotel.de |
Single room: Deadline July 15, 2010 |
€ 120,00 € 150,00 included |
The hip-hotel is positioned in the historic center of Heidelberg and you will find all the tourist attractions nearby. Within the historic building of the "Zum Güldenen Schaf", which is more than 250 years old, the owners have realised a unique idea. Each of the 27 rooms is named and inspired by a world famous city and has been furnished and decorated authentically. All hotel rooms are furnished to the highest standards and offer every comfort.
Walking distance to congress venue: 500 metres, 6 minutes.
Arthotel 5
| Grabengasse 7 69117 Heidelberg fon +49(0)6221 65 00-60 fax +49 (0)6221 65 00-6100 info@arthotel.de www.arthotel.de |
Single room: Deadline July 16, 2010 |
€ 152,00 € 168,00 € 12,00 |
The city is right at the door step of the Arthotel with all its historic sites and cultural events. All rooms are very comfortable and will satisfy even highest demands. Light colours, cozy oak-parquet floor and simple elegance of the furniture makes you feel like being at home.
Walking distance to congress venue: 800 metres, 10 minutes.
More rooms can be booked online with the Hotel Reservation System (HRS):
www.hrs.de/se/intercongress or please also contact the official tourism office
Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, reservation@heidelberg.de, fon +49 (0)6221 1422-23.
Advice: The special rates we offer you are negotiated one year in advance to enable an early booking. There might be the possibility that some hotels will offer better rates than the rates above. This could occur because of returned capacities or unsold rooms and cannot be influenced by us. Quantity buyers such as airlines, travel agencies or online companies probably have good rates as well, so please compare the prices.
Heidelberg from A to Z
Business hours
Shops, offices and banks are closed on Sundays. Most banks are closed on Saturday.
Climate
The weather in September is generally nice with temperatures ranging from 12 – 21 degree Celsius, evenings may be cooler and of course occasional rain showers have to be expected. For weather forecast see www.dwd.com (German weather service).
Currency
The local currency for Germany is the Euro. Other major currencies are generally not accepted in shops or restaurants, but exchanging money is very simple at hotels or banks. There are multiple bank machines (ATMs) open 24 hours a day throughout the city that accept all major international bankcards. Major credit cards are widely accepted, but please always check beforehand.
Drinking water
The tap water in Germany is clean and safe to drink.
Emergency numbers
In case of emergency call 110 for police, and 112 for fire brigade or ambulance.
Smoking in Germany
The EBJIS 2010 is a “No-smoking-Conference”.
As of 2007, the state of Baden-Württemberg now operates a no smoking policy in all enclosed public places, including pubs, restaurants and other public buildings. Some restaurants and bars may, depending on size, be declared either as “smoking” or “no-smoking” locations or have separate areas.
Tipping
In restaurants, it is common to tip around 10% of the bill. With other services, from hotel porters to hairdressers, a small gratuity is commonplace, although you are under no obligation to pay. The same applies to taxi drivers.
Transportation in Heidelberg
Heidelberg is small enough to walk to and from most restaurants, sightseeing destinations and hotels. In addition, taxis and buses run throughout the city and region. Detailed advice on bus and train connections can also be obtained at the customer service center of the Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (RNV) at Bismarck Square or the main railway station. Further information: www.vrn.de.
Taxi Zentral: fon + 49 (0) 6221. 302030, www.taxizentrale-heidelberg.de
Taxi Direkt: fon + 49 (0) 6221. 739090, www.taxihdirekt.de
