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The romantic and charming city of Heidelberg is located in the south of Germany in the densely populated region known as the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan region. Heidelberg lies on the river Neckar at the point where it leaves its narrow, steep valley in the Odenwald to flow into the Rhine valley. Twenty kilometer (12 miles) northwest of Heidelberg, the Neckar joins the river Rhine, giving the region its name.
As of 2008, Heidelberg’s population is over 145,000 people. Heidelberg is located about 80 km (50 miles) south of Frankfurt International Airport, about one hour’s drive.
ACCOMMODATION
Heidelberg offers a wide range of hotels in different prize categories. For a full list of hotels, please check this website.
For your convenience, the conference office has arranged special room contingents at four hotels. Please contact the hotel directly and mention the keyword SCC 2010.
Crowne Plaza
The Crowne Plaza Heidelberg is a 4-star Superior Hotel and is located in the center of the historical city of Heidelberg. All tourist attractions, including the old part of Heidelberg and the shopping area are within walking distance.
Single Room: 125 € (including breakfast)
Double Room: 145 € (including breakfast)
This contingent will be held valid until August 28, 2010.
Crowne Plaza Heidelberg
Kurfürstenanlage 1
69115 Heidelberg, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 6221 9170
Fax: +49 (0) 6221 21007
Email: crowneplazaheidelberg@whgeu.com
Web: www.crowneplaza-heidelberg.de
Ibis Hotel
The Ibis Hotel is conveniently located at the main train station. The DKFZ can be easily reached with public transport or by foot (walking distance about 30 min).
Single Room: 69 € (+ 10 € breakfast)
This contingent will be held valid until August 6, 2010.
Ibis Hotel
Willy Brandt Platz 3
69115 Heidelberg, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)6221/9130
Fax: +49 (0)6221/913300
Email: H1447@accor.com
Web: www.accorhotels.com/de/hotel-1447-ibis-heidelberg/index.shtml
Marriott Hotel
The Heidelberg Marriott, a 4-star hotel, is located directly at the river Neckar and offers superb views and a fantastic location. The Marriott is about 10 minutes walking distance from the main train station and about 20 minutes walking distance from the DKFZ.
Single Room: 125 - 170 € (including breakfast)
Double Room: 145 - 190 € (including breakfast)
This contingent will be held valid until July 9, 2010.
Heidelberg Marriott® Hotel
Vangerowstrasse 16
69115 Heidelberg, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)6221 908650
Fax: +49 (0)6221 908698
Email: reservation.heidelberg@marriott.com
Web: www.marriott.de/hotels/travel/hdbmc-heidelberg-marriott-hotel/
NH Hotel
The NH, a 4-star hotel, is located in the center of Heidelberg and is the ideal starting point to discover one of the most beautiful and romantic German cities. The DKFZ can be easily reached with public transport or by foot (walking distance about 30 min).
Single Room: 122 € (including breakfast)
This contingent will be held valid until August 21, 2010.
NH Heidelberg
Bergheimer Strasse 91
69115 Heidelberg, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)6221 13270
Fax: +49 (0)6221 1327100
E-Mail: nhheidelberg@nh-hotels.com
Web: www.nh-hotels.de/nh/de/hotels/deutschland/heidelberg/nh-heidelberg.html
TRANSFER
Heidelberg is centrally located in Germany and can be easily reached by train, car or plane.
By train
Heidelberg can be easily reached by train from all destinations within Germany.
For train times and fares, please visit the website of the Deutsche Bahn: www.bahn.de (available in English).
By car
Approaching Heidelberg on Autobahn A5 from Frankfurt or Karlsruhe, change to Autobahn A656 from direction Mannheim at the junction "Heidelberger Kreuz". Continue on Autobahn A656 to Heidelberg, which ends at the Heidelberg City limits.
By plane
City Airport Mannheim (about 15 km away)
Please take Tram No. 5 to get to Heidelberg (see www.vrn.de).
Information about rental cars or taxis can be obtained at: www.flugplatz.mannheim.de
Frankfurt International Airport (about 80 km away)
From Frankfurt International Airport, Heidelberg can be reached by Shuttle, Lufthansa Airport Bus or by train.
Airport Shuttle Service TLS: This shuttle service should be booked prior to departure. Please call +49 (0)6221-1422-24/-26 or fax +49 (0)6221-142222.
Lufthansa Airport Bus: Departures directly from Terminal 1 in front of arrivals hall B. Pre-booking is recommended. The bus stops at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Heidelberg. Information: www.lufthansa-airportbus.de
Trains depart for Heidelberg directly from the long-distance train station (Fernbahnhof) opposite Terminal 1. No direct trains are available; you will have to change in Mannheim. More information and train times: www.bahn.de.
Baden-Airpark at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (about 90 km away)
To get to Heidelberg, please take the Baden Airpark Express Shuttle bus, which stops at the Heidelberg main train station. More information: www.badenairpark.de
Stuttgart Airport (about 120 km away)
To get to Heidelberg, please take the S-Bahn to Stuttgart main train station and connect there to a train to Heidelberg. The avarage journey time is about 50 minutes. More information and train times: www.bahn.de.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (about 150 km away)
The Hahn Express shuttle bus stops at Heidelberg’s main train station. For more information: www.hahn-express.de
Public transport in Heidelberg
Public transportation in Heidelberg is very convenient and easy to use. Information can be obtained from the customer service center at the main railway station or at www.vrn.de.
Taxi
Taxis are waiting outside the main train station. To call a taxi, please use:
Taxi Zentral: Phone + 49 (0) 6221. 302030, www.taxizentrale-heidelberg.de
Taxi Direkt: Phone + 49 (0) 6221. 739090, www.taxihdirekt.de
