Practical Information
Conference Venue
The 2005 Berlin Conference on the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change will be held in the city of Potsdam near Berlin at the facilities of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Science Park Albert Einstein. The Science Park Albert Einstein with its architectural masterpieces such as the Einstein-Tower is one of the most prominent historic sites for the development of earth sciences in Germany, including among its alumni Nobel prize winners such as Albert Einstein and A.A. Michelson. A guided tour of some historic sites will be arranged.
The registration desk on Friday morning, 2 December, will be in House H.
Address:
Science Park Albert Einstein (Wissenschaftspark Albert Einstein)
Telegrafenberg
14473 Potsdam
How to Get to the Hotel and the Conference Venue
Arriving by air:
There are three airports in Berlin: Tegel (TXL), Schönefeld (SXF), and Tempelhof (THF). Most international flights arrive at Tegel or Schönefeld.
From Tegel Airport, take the Airport
Express Bus X9 to Station Zoologischer Garten, locally known as
Station "Zoo". From there take the Regional Express Train (R1) to
Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (Central Station). From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof,
you can either walk to Hotel Mercure (about 5-7 minutes) or take a
cab.
From Schönefeld Airport, take the metropolitan train (S-Bahn, marked
by green "S" signs) S 9 to Station Zoologischer Garten. From there
take the Regional Express Train (R1) to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
(Central Station). From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, you can either walk to
Hotel Mercure (about 5-7 minutes) or take a cab.
From Schönefeld Airport, take the metropolitan train (S-Bahn, marked by green "S" signs) S 9 to Station Zoologischer Garten. From there take the Regional Express Train (R1) to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (Central Station). From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, you can either walk to Hotel Mercure (about 5-7 minutes) or take a cab.
Arriving by train:
Many trains to Berlin go via Potsdam and stop at station “Potsdam Hauptbahnhof”. From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, you can either walk to Hotel Mercure (about 5-7 minutes) or take a cab.
If you arrive in Berlin not via Potsdam , please stop at Station Zoologischer Garten, locally known as Station "Zoo". From there take the Regional Express Train (R1) to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (Central Station). From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, you can either walk to Hotel Mercure (about 5-7 minutes) or take a cab.
Hotel Information
We have reserved a sufficient number of hotel rooms in the Hotel Mercure, one of the largest hotels in walking distance to the Science Park Albert Einstein. Please contact the hotel directly for a binding reservation under your name within the “Berlin Conference” contingent. Please ask for a confirmation of your booking. There will be free bus transfer to the conference venue from Hotel Mercure.
Hotel Mercure
Lange Bruecke
14467 Potsdam
Tel : (+49) 331 - 272 420
Fax : (+49) 331 - 293496
E-mail :
H1582-RE@accor-hotels.com
All accommodation expenses are the responsibility of conference participants. For any further questions, please contact us at bc2005@zedat.fu-berlin.de.
If you did not intend to stay at the Hotel Mercure, you find other accommodation options in Potsdam below. We advise to stay directly in Potsdam and not in Berlin, since the commuting distance between Berlin and Potsdam can range between half an hours to one hour, depending on the location in Berlin.
Budget Accommodation
We suggest two budget hotels in Potsdam:
Pension
Unicat
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 26
D-14482 Potsdam
Tel. + 49 331 - 62 51 12
Fax + 49 331 - 62 51 10
Email: unicat@t-online.de
A double room costs 59 Euro per night including breakfast. We have reserved seven double rooms until 15 November. You can book them online at their homepage click on “Buchung online” and mention “Berlin Conference” in the “Special Requests” section.
How to get to the conference venue from the Pension Unicat:
Walk three minutes to the Subway station “S Potsdam Babelsberg”,
take the S1 to Potsdam Central Station (“Potsdam Hauptbahnhof”)
which is the next and final stop.
From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, you might take a taxi („Wissenschaftspark
Albert Einstein, Telegrafenberg, Potsdam“). In addition, we will
organise a bus shuttle that will pick you up at the station Potsdam
Hauptbahnhof and bring you to the venue. Alternatively, the walking
distance is 15 minutes.
Pension Steinegger
Willy-A.-Kleinau Weg 5 - 7
D- 14480 Potsdam, Germany
Tel ++49-331 – 622 042
Fax ++49-331 – 625 110
Email: unicat@t-online.de
A double room costs 45 Euro per night, plus 4 Euro for breakfast. We have reserved seven double rooms until 15 November. Please contact the hotel directly at unicat@t-online.de for a binding reservation under your name within the “Berlin Conference” contingent. Please ask for a confirmation of your booking.
How to get to the conference venue from the Pension Steinegger:
Walk to the tram station “Robert-Baberske-Strasse””, take the tram #92 to “Potsdam Schloß Charlottenhof” or tram #96 to “Potsdam Kirschallee” and get off at “Potsdam Hauptbahnhof” (the trip takes about 18 minutes).
From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, you might take a taxi („Wissenschaftspark Albert Einstein, Telegrafenberg, Potsdam“). In addition, we will organise a bus shuttle that will pick you up at the station Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and bring you to the venue. Alternatively, the walking distance is 15 minutes.
Useful Weblinks
Three links might be helpful:
- website of the Berlin / Brandenburg public
transport company with the journey planning option (in English):
http://www.fahrinfo-berlin.de/fahrinfo/bin/query.exe/en?L=bvg&
- website of the Deutsche Bahn (DB, German
railway): www.bahn.de
- online map of Potsdam:
http://speedmap.maerkischeallgemeine.de/MAZ/potsdam/cgi-bin/perl/seite.pl
Conference Schedule and Format
The programme is available for download from
the conference website. The registration desk will open on Friday,
2nd December at 8.00 am. The conference begins at 9.00 am and will
end on Saturday, 3rd December at 7.00 pm. We will have both plenary
and panel sessions. Most panels will consist of three presentations,
followed by a discussion.
Submission of Completed Papers and Proceedings
Full papers are expected by 15 November 2005.
Please see our call for papers for
more details.
Registration Fee
Paper presenters and other participants are
asked to contribute a registration fee of 120 Euros (50 Euros for
students with valid student ID) upon registration. Registration fees
can be paid either in advance or at the conference desk (for this
case we have to charge an administrative fee of 30€), as indicated
in the registration form. In order to assist our planning in
preparing the conference, it would be appreciated if participants
registered by fax as early as possible.
Visa
For a formal invitation letter for visa
purposes, please contact us at
BC2005@zedat.fu-berlin.de.
We are unable to reimburse expenses for travel, accommodation,
health insurances or visa fees.
Financial Support
We are currently making all efforts to
generate additional funds to reimburse the travel costs of some
paper presenters, especially colleagues from developing countries
and/or colleagues in the earlier stages of their career. If more
funding becomes available, we will provide information on the
procedure for funding applications on this website, as well as per
email to the participants.
The Weather in Potsdam
Temperatures are rather low in December, quite
often as low as between 0°C and 5°C (between 32°F and 41°F).
Snowfall in early December is quite unlikely, but still a
possibility. Rain, however, is not uncommon.
Do you need more information?
We are constantly updating our 2005 Berlin
Conference website. Please visit regularly.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact
us at BC2005@zedat.fu-berlin.de.