Travel

Arrival

Via Plane

Through its airport, Bremen can be easily reached for many European citizens while Hamburg Airport is not far away, with frequent trains connecting international guests from in and outside Europe to arrive in Bremen within two hours. Some examples for roundtrips between Bremen and international capitals are:

Paris                   ↔         Bremen              (ca. 270€)

London               ↔         Bremen              (ca. 150€)

Zurich                 ↔         Bremen              (ca. 160€)

On-Site

Public Transport

Both of the conference venues (the Forum am Domshof and the Haus der Wissenschaft) are located at the Domshof, the central square next to the Bremen Cathedral (called “Dom” in German) in the historic old city. As such, they are a short distance of <10 minutes on foot from most of our recommended accommodations. Beyond this, though, the city is very accessible through various means of public transportation.

The public transit stops “Domsheide” (pronounced “doms-heide”) and “Schüsselkorb” are both right next to the Cathedral Square (Domshof). Many tram and bus lines stop at both, and connect them with the Main Train Station every few minutes. The tram Line 6 connects the Airport with the city center (stopping at Domsheide and Schüsselkorb), the Main Train Station, and the University Campus at the edge of the city.

The Bürgerschaft, where the welcome reception will be held, is at the Market Square right next to the Cathedral Square (2 minutes on foot from the venues), and thus is also near the tram stops Domsheide and Schüsselkorb. The restaurant Frölichs, where we will meet for the Conference Dinner, is at the edge of the city center, right next to the tram stop “Radio Bremen”. The tram Lines 2 and 3 run from Domsheide to Radio Bremen (8 minutes by tram).

Tickets for public transit can be bought at ticket machines at some – but not all – tram stops, including the Airport, the Main Train Station, and Domsheide; through the app of the BSAG (the Bremen Transit Company); as well as inside busses and trams. In busses, tickets have to be bought from the driver, while trams have a ticket machine.

Bike-sharing

In 2022, Bremen was recognized as the most cyclist-friendly city in Germany among cities with populations over 500,000. A key part of Bremen’s cycling culture is its readily available bike-sharing services. If you are interested in exploring the city on two wheels, we would recommend to rent a Bike through BRE.BIKE – the first 30 minutes of biking cost 0,99€. BRE.BIKE is part of nextbike, which covers many cities across Germany as well as Europe.

Emergency Contacts

General Phone Numbers

Medical Emergencies (Life-Threatening): 112

Non-Emergency medical situations: 116 117 (“ärztlicher Notdienst”)

On-Call pharmacy: +49 800 002 28 33 from a landline (toll-free), or 22 8 33 from a mobile phone (charges apply!)

Emergency veterinary service: +49 421 43 81 67

Nearest Hospitals:

  • St. Joseph-Stift Bremen
    Schwachhauser Heerstraße  54
    (Entrance Schubertstraße)
    28209 Bremen
    Tel. +49 421/ 347-0
    info@sjs-bremen.de 

Wheelchair Repair:

  • reha team Leer
    Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Zweigniederlassung Bremen
    Borgwardstraße 12A
    28279 Bremen
    Tel. +49 421 83935-0
    info@reha-team-bremen.de
    Emergency Contact Tel. 01732484016

Veterinarian (service animals):

  • Kleintierklinik Bremen
    Kaspar-Faber-Straße 4
    28355 Bremen
    Tel. +49 421 349509
    kontakt@kleintierklinik-bremen.de

Physiotherapists: