Travel and Accommodation
How to get to Heidelberg
Heidelberg is easily reached by train, car or plane from any country in the world. The EMBL campus is located in Heidelberg's neighbourhood area of Boxberg which is approximately 10 minutes by car from Heidelberg's city centre.
Reaching us by train, plane, car
During the Symposium
We will provide buses for the Symposium participants on each day of the Symposium. Location of the stops are shown on this map
Thursday, October 23rd
From Heidelberg to EMBL
| Neckarmünzplatz | Bismarckplatz | Crowne Plaza | ISG Hotel | EMBL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | 07:50 | 08:00 | ||
| 07:50 | 08:06 | |||
| 08:10 | 08:26 | |||
| 08:30 | 08:46 | |||
| 23:00 | 23:10 | 23:25 | ||
| 00:38 | 01:04 |
From EMBL to Heidelberg
| EMBL | ISG Hotel | Crowne Plaza | Bismarckplatz | Neckarmünzplatz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:41 | 18:58 | |||
| 19:11 | 19:28 | |||
| 20:00 | 20:10* | 20:50 | ||
| 20:30 | 20:45 | 20:55 | ||
| 20:47 | 21:04 |
*10 minute stop at Hotel ISG
Friday, October 24th
From Heidelberg to EMBL
| Bismarckplatz | Crowne Plaza | ISG Hotel | EMBL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:50 | 08:06 | ||
| 08:10 | 08:26 | ||
| 08:00 | 08:20 | 08:30 | |
| 08:30 | 08:46 |
From EMBL to Heidelberg
| EMBL | ISG Hotel | Crowne Plaza | Bismarckplatz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18:41 | 18:58 | ||
| 19:11 | 19:28 | ||
| 20:00 | 20:10 | 20:30 | |
| 20:30 | 20:40 | 21:00 | |
| 20:47 | 21:04 |
Saturday, October 25th
From Heidelberg to EMBL
| Crowne Plaza | ISG Hotel | EMBL |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 09:20 | 09:30 |
From EMBL to Heidelberg
| EMBL | ISG Hotel | Crowne Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| 20:30 | 20:40 | 21:00 |
| 23:30 | 23:40 | 24:00 |
| 02:00 | 02:10 | 02:30 |
Travel Documents and Visas
Prior to travelling to Germany, some applicants from certain countries may have to acquire special travel documents, such as a visa. Applicants are strongly encouraged to check with the local German Authorities (Embassies or Consulates) about the need of special travelling documents. Since the process may be time consuming, applicants are advised to make such arrangements as soon as possible. Failure to obtain a visa after the deadline for participation in the conference will not result in a refund. Applicants are responsible for providing the right documentation needed for their entry into Germany. However, upon request, the Organizing Committee can issue a formal letter of acceptance to the symposium for the purposes of obtaining a visa. Please be aware that no visa letters will be issued before payment of the registration fee. The organizing committee can not be held responsible in the case of a refusal by German authorities to enter German territory.
Accommodation
The registration fees do not include accommodation and it has to be personally arranged. However, if you are happy to share a double room with a fellow participant, rooms have been pre-booked at the EMBL/ISG hotel near EMBL. If you would like a room there, please contact the hotel and refer to the PhD Symposium when booking.
Please note that a shuttle bus will run between EMBL, the ISG Hotel and downtown Heidelberg (Bismarckplatz) during the conference.