Social program of the congress
Thursday, September 2, 2010:
7:15 – 10:15 pm
Welcome Reception
Opening Ceremony:
Prof. PA. Grützner (Director of BG Unfallklinik)
Dr. V. Heppert (Head of Septic Department BGU)
Prof. C. Wagner (President of the Society)
The welcome reception is only for registered participants and accompanying person.
Friday, September 3, 2010:
2:00 - 4:30 pm
Guided walking tour through the old city and the castle
Walking tour through the old city of Heidelberg with its most important sights. Visit of the exterior of the castle including the castle-yard and the garden.
Extra charge: EUR 15
Meeting point is in front of the congress hall
Gala Dinner, Strahlenburg Schriesheim
Join us for a joyful evening at the old castle Strahlenburg Schriesheim.
The castle is surrounded in harmony by forests, meadows and almond trees and amidst vineyards rises the old castle tower of the Strahlenburg.
Tickets at EUR 70 per person include dinner and drinks during the evening as well as entertainment. Book your ticket together with your congress registration via www.registration.intercongress.de or by returning the 
registration form.
Saturday, September 4, 2010:
Farewell Cocktail in the congress hall
The welcome reception is only for registered participants and accompanying person.
From 5:45 pm
Postcongress-Tour
Meeting point is in front of the Heiliggeistkirche
Festive concert in the "Heiliggeistkirche" (Church of the Holy Spirit) on market square, afterwards dinner in a traditional restaurant and view of the extremely beautiful illumination of the Heidelberg Castle. This illumination is only three times a year! Number of participants is limited.
Social programmes can only be carried out if a certain minimum number of participants per programme are reached. Otherwise the programme will have to be cancelled without substitution and the paid amount will be reimbursed completely.
What else can you do in Heidelberg
Please be aware of the fact, that the following activities are not part of the congress. These tours are organized by Heidelberg Marketing GmbH and are part of the official Heidelberg tourism programme. For more information see below.
Boat Trips
Rhein-Neckar Boat Trip
Boat rides on the Neckar River in the tradition of Mark Twain offer charming views of Old Town Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley. Also offered are special trips during castle illuminations and river boat shuffles with live music. All trips include explanations in German, English and French.
| Boat landing: | Congresshall Stadthalle Heidelberg, Untere Neckarstraße 17 |
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| Departure: | Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 am, 14:00 pm, 14:40 pm, 15:30 pm Monday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 am, 14:00 pm |
| Price: | EUR12 per person (Heidelberg - Neckarsteinach - Heidelberg) with HeidelbergCard 10,50€ |
| Tickets: | available at the landing stage |
| Contact: | Heidelberg Marketing GmbH phone +49 6221-1422 23/-25 fax +49 6221-142222 guide@heidelberg.de |
Solar-powered boat "Neckarsonne"
The ship on the Neckar River is powered by solar enery. The passengers experience the most delightful views of the city while the ship gently glides by. During the 50 minutes trip on the river the passengers receive information about solar shuttle and the highlights of Heidelberg and its outlaying areas. They serve refreshing drinks, snacks, coffee and cake.
| Boat landing: | Karl-Theodor-Brigde, Alte Brücke (Old Brigde), Old Town |
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| Departure: | Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm |
| Duration: | approx. 50 minutes |
| Price: | Adults EUR 6,50, Children EUR 3,00 Pupils/Students EUR 5,00 Handicapped persons EUR 6,00 with HeidelbergCard 10% Discount |
| Tickets: | available at the landing stage |
| Contact: | Heidelberg Marketing GmbH phone +49 6221-1422 23/-25 fax: +49 6221-142222 guide@heidelberg.de |
City tours
A Multimedia Sightseeing Tour with the iGuide
Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess Palatinate, who lived around 1700, is on hand to guide you personally through Heidelberg. This is made possible in an ultra-modern city tour with the iGuide, a handheld PDA. Simply hang the device around your neck and put on the headphones. You can then enjoy an informative and entertaining tour through the ages in a conversation between Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess Palatinate, and the dwarf Perkeo. The iGuide also illustrates the conversation with 350 photos.
The tour covers a total of 34 sights (including the castle, the Old Bridge and the university) along a suggested route through the Old Town which you can see on the map.
| Price | Rental fee for 3 hours EUR 7.50 ; for 1 day EUR 10 Discount with HeidelbergCard EUR 2 Second pair of headphones EUR 2.50 |
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| Rental point: | Käthe Wohlfahrt, at the corner of Universitätsplatz (University Square) in the Main Street (Hauptstraße) |
For more information please visit www.heidelberg-marketing.de
Photos: Heidelberg Marketing
