CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

「Service Information」

// CONFERENCE VENUE

The Annual BAGSS Conference takes place at the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences, which is located at the university campus at Feldkirchenstraße (Faculty for Social Sciences, Economics, and Business Administration). The conference venue is wheelchair accessible.

Street Address: Feldkirchenstraße 21, 96052 Bamberg.

Map of the building complex Feldkirchenstraße 21(223.7 KB)

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// HOW TO GET TO BAMBERG

___ By Plane

The nearest airport is Nuremberg Airport (NUE), from which Bamberg can be reached by train in approx. one and a half hours (around 12 EUR). Most international passengers arrive at Munich Airport (MUC) or Frankfurt International Airport (FRA). Bamberg can be reached from both airports by train within approx. three hours. Regular one-way tickets are between 50 EUR and 70 EUR. If you book the train ticket early enough, you might get a cheaper ticket for around 20 EUR to 30 EUR. Please be aware that although it is named after the city Frankfurt, the airport Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN) is quite remote from the city of Frankfurt and would require an additional 5-hour-trip by bus and train from there to Bamberg.

___ By Train

Bamberg can be reached by high speed trains (ICE) from many German cities, as it is located on the high-speed railway line Munich – Nuremberg – Leipzig – Berlin/Hamburg. For detailed information on national and international train connections to Bamberg, please consult the website of the German Railways.

___ By Car

Bamberg is located in northern Bavaria and is connected to the motorways A70 from Schweinfurt (connecting to the A7) to Bayreuth (connecting to the A9) and to the A73 from Nuremberg (connecting to the A3) to Suhl (connecting to the A71). Parking near to the conference location is very limited. Therefore, you can use the Park-and-Ride-car park Kronacher Straße. After leaving the Autobahn (A70: exit 16 “Bamberg”, A73: exit 22: Memmelsdorf) follow the signs with P+R on it. You can park there and catch the bus no. 931 (Direction Bamberg ZOB) and exit at the bus stop Universität / Feldkirchenstraße. Alternatively, you can also enjoy a walk from the P+R to the conference venue (distance: 1 km).

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// ACCOMODATION

___ Hotels

Andres Hotel, Heiliggrabstr. 1, Single room with breakfast: starting at 50 EUR/night

Hotel Sandstern, Obere Sandstr. 11 , Single room with breakfast: starting at 55 EUR/night

Hotel am Blumenhaus, Amalienstr. 1, Single room with breakfast: starting at 59 EUR/night

Ibis budget Bamberg, Ludwigstrasse 20, Single room with breakfast: starting at 60 EUR/night

Center Hotel MainFranken, An der Breitenau 2, Single room with breakfast: starting at 62 EUR/night

Hotel Central, Promenadestr. 3, Single room with breakfast: starting at 65 EUR/night

Hotel Garni Berliner Ring , Pödeldorfer Str. 146., Single room with breakfast: starting at 69 EUR/night

Hotel Alt Bamberg, Habergasse 11, Single room with breakfast: starting at 71EUR/night

Ibis Hotel Bamberg Altstadt, Theatergassen 10, Single room with breakfast: starting at 73 EUR/night

Hotel National, Luitpoldstr. 37, Single room with breakfast: starting at 76 EUR/night

Hotel Bamberger Hof, Schönleinsplatz 4, Single room with breakfast: starting at 79 EUR/night

Hotel Wohnbar, Stangsstr. 3, Single room with breakfast: starting at 79 EUR/night

Best Western Hotel, Luitpoldstr. 7, Single room with breakfast: starting at 80 EUR/night

Hotel am Dom, Am Katzenberg 5, Single room with breakfast, starting at 94 EUR/night

Welcome Hotel Residenzschloss Bamberg, Untere Sandstr. 32, Single room with breakfast: 99 EUR/night

Hotel Zum Goldenen Anker, Untere Sandstr. 73, Single room with breakfast: starting at 99 EUR/night
 

___ Hostels
 

Backpackers Bamberg, Heiliggrabstr. 4, Single room without breakfast: 29 EUR/person, Double room without breakfast: 22 EUR/person and night, 3 to 6 bed room without breakfast: 17-20 EUR/person and night

Youth Hostel "Am Kaulberg", Am Kaulberg 30, Single room with breakfast: starting at 40 EUR/person and night

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// TRANSFER

___ Bus Tickets

Single ticket: 1,90 EUR
4-trip ticket: 6,80 EUR
All-Day ticket: 4,40 EUR

More information can be found on the VGN-website

___ From City Center

Starting at the central bus station (ZOB), you can take busses with number

901 (Direction: Gartenstadt/ Stauffenbergstr.): FROM Bamberg ZOB TO Kloster-Banz-Str.

907 (Direction: Drosendorf/ Memmelsdorfer Str.): FROM Bamberg ZOB TO Feldkirchenstr.

914 (Direction: Gundelsheim Rathaus): FROM Bamberg ZOB TO Feldkirchenstr.

915 (Direction: Gartenstadt/ Greiffenbergstr.): FROM Bamberg ZOB TO Feldkirchenstr.

931 (Direction: P+R Kronacher Str.): FROM Bamberg ZOB TO Kloster-Banz-Str.

Please exit at the stop Feldkirchenstraße or Kloster-Banz-Straße and follow the conference signs.

___ From the Train Station

The bus stop Bahnhof/Ludwigstraßeis located just outside the train station. You can take busses with number

901 (Gartenstadt/ Stauffenbergstr.): FROM Bahnhof Ludwigstr. TO Kloster-Banz-Str.

907 (Drosendorf/ Memmelsdorfer Str.): FROM Bahnhof Ludwigstr. TO Feldkirchenstr.

914 (Gundelsheim Rathaus): FROM Bahnhof/Ludwigstr. TO Feldkirchenstr.

931 (P+R Kronacher Str.): FROM Bahnhof/Ludwigstr. TO Kloster-Banz-Str.

Please exit at the stop  Feldkirchenstraße or Kloster-Banz-Straße and follow the conference signs.

You can also enjoy a fifteen minutes’ walk from the train station to the conference venue. Take the exit Brennerstraße. A detailed route is provided here.

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// GENERAL INFORMATION

___ Language

The official language of the country is German, but English is widely spoken in Bamberg. Conference language will also be English.
 

___ Currency

The official currency is the Euro. Latest exchange rates can be found on the homepage of the European Central Bank.

___ Time Zone

German time zone is Central European Summer Time (UTC+2).

___ Visa Information

Germany is a member of the Schengen Area, and adheres to its statutes and regulations. The entry formalities for Germany vary according to the country of origin. All visitors entering Germany must possess a valid passport, or a valid picture ID in some cases.
Citizens of the EU/EEA member states and associated Schengen countries may travel to Germany without a visa. A detailed list is found here.
Entry visas can be obtained at any German embassy, consulate, and in some cases at border crossing points. Please check the current visa regulations here.

___ Electricity

Electricity is supplied at 220 Volts. Two-pin electric outlets (220 V, 50 Hz) are used.
 

___ Mobile Communication

Prepaid SIM-Cards can be bought in supermarkets and drug stores. Prices for mobile internet (via 3G) are around 10EUR/1GB/month.
 

___ Banking

In Germany banks are usually open between 8.00 - 16.00 on weekdays, although some close an hour earlier on Fridays. Banks are not open on Saturdays. ATM machines are available throughout the country. Credit cards (e.g. VISA, AmEx, Master Card) are normally accepted in hotels, however usually not in supermarkets or local shops where you would have to pay with cash or EC/Maestro-Card. Bars and small shops (incl. bakeries) usually accept only cash. Credit cards can be used to withdraw cash from banks and ATM machines.

Image Credits: © Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences