Visitor Info

Venue

The conference will take place at two venues that are in close proximity to each other.

Accessibility for both venues:

• Public Transport: Excellent public transport connections with nearby U-Bahn (Ernst Reuther Platz), S-Bahn (tiergarten), and bus stops (Marchbrücke, Marchstraße), ensuring easy access for local and international participants.
• Wheelchair Access: Fully wheelchair accessible facilities, including ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms.

Travel and Visa Information

Citizens of the EU
For visitors from most countries, Germany requires a passport, which needs to be valid for at least 6 months. EU nationals do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany.

Non-EU citizens
All Non-EU citizens require a visa. However, a visa is not required for visits of up to 90 days in an 180 day period for nationals of those countries for which the European Community has abolished the visa requirement.

You may apply for short stay visas (Schengen Visas) at institutions of the German Federal Foreign Office, such as embassies and consulates.

Please also visit the homepage of “Auswärtiges Amt” to find a detailed table of all countries requiring a visa and more information on visa regulations, as well as a list of German missions around the world.

Specific Information for UK Citizens
From mid-2025, UK nationals will need to obtain an ETIAS travel authorization before traveling to Germany or other Schengen countries.

Additional Resources
For detailed and up-to-date information on visa regulations, including a list of countries requiring a visa, please visit the German Federal Foreign Office’s website.

Please note that visa and entry requirements can change. It is advisable for all attendees to verify the latest regulations well in advance of their travel dates.

Accommodation

For attendees traveling to Berlin for the conference, there are several accommodation options near the venue. Below is a selection of hotels that offer convenient access to the conference location.

Hotels Nearby
Hotel Indigo Berlin – Ku’damm *(4-star)
Hardenbergstraße 15, 10623 Berlin

KPM Hotel & Residences (4-star)
Englische Straße 6, 10587 Berlin

Sir Savigny Hotel (4-star)
Kantstraße 144, 10623 Berlin

Budget & Alternative Options
B&B Hotel Berlin-Tiergarten (Budget Hotel)
Englische Straße 1, 10587 Berlin

Amstel House Hostel Berlin (Hostel – Budget Option)
Waldenserstraße 31, 10551 Berlin

Arrival Details and Getting Around

From Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is well-connected to Berlin’s public transportation network.

By Train and Bus:

Step 1: From BER Airport, take the Airport Express (FEX) train towards Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station). Trains depart every 30 minutes, and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes. ​
Step 2: At Berlin Hauptbahnhof, transfer to Bus 245 in the direction of “S+U Zoologischer Garten.” Alight at the “Marchstraße” stop. The bus ride is about 15 minutes.

By S-Bahn and U-Bahn:

Step 1: From BER Airport, take the S-Bahn line S9 towards Spandau and alight at “S+U Zoologischer Garten” station. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes. ​
Step 2: From “Zoologischer Garten,” transfer to the U-Bahn line U2 towards “Theodor-Heuss-Platz” and alight at “Ernst-Reuter-Platz.” From there, it’s a 10-minute walk.

Getting Around
Public transportation in Berlin is efficient and well-connected.

Buses & Trams: Several bus stops near the venue provide access to Berlin’s transit network.
U-Bahn (Subway): U2 and U7 lines connect Charlottenburg and Tiergarten to other parts of the city.
S-Bahn (City Rail): The nearest stations are Zoologischer Garten and Tiergarten, both offering connections across Berlin.
For further details on public transport, visit BVG’s official website.