Conference Venue Universität Kassel

The University of Kassel was founded in 1971 in the context of educational reforms as a “Gesamthochschule” and in 2003 converted into a university of traditional design. Totay it is a driving force of the cultural and economic development of the region and beyond.

Its teaching and research program is characterized by a remarkably diverse compound of competence fields in nature, technology, culture and society. A characteristic property of the University of Kassel is the balanced range of subjects in engineering, natural sciences, computer science and mathematics on the one hand, and the humanities, social sciences and art on the other hand.

Conference Venue Universität Kassel

The University of Kassel was founded in 1971 in the context of educational reforms as a “Gesamthochschule” and in 2003 converted into a university of traditional design. Totay it is a driving force of the cultural and economic development of the region and beyond.

Its teaching and research program is characterized by a remarkably diverse compound of competence fields in nature, technology, culture and society. A characteristic property of the University of Kassel is the balanced range of subjects in engineering, natural sciences, computer science and mathematics on the one hand, and the humanities, social sciences and art on the other hand.

documenta City Kassel

Kassel is located in the centre of Germany. The city can be reached quickly and easily via several motorways, ICE high-speed trains and nearby airports.

Modern art and baroque gardens, a unique museum landscape and two UNESCO World Heritage titles, a young university and the fairy tale heritage of the Brothers Grimm make documenta City Kassel a city worth visiting and living in, fascinating with its diversity. You will find further information on the wide range of cultural and leisure activities here.

Hotels and Accommodation

Kassel offers a wide range of hotels and accommodation. Thanks to its central location and excellent transport links, Kassel is a very popular venue for all types of congresses and events. Several major events will take place in Kassel at the end of September in particular. We therefore strongly recommend that you make your hotel reservation in good time.

Through Kassel Marketing, we can provide you with a contingent of hotel rooms at special rates. The call period varies depending on the hotel and ends in mid-August 2019 at the latest. The link to this hotel contingent will be sent to you directly with the registration confirmation.

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The previously reserved contingent of hotel rooms has already expired.

How to find uns

The conference will take place in the new Campus Center on the campus Holländischer Platz of the University of Kassel, centrally located in the city centre. The way to the Campus Center is signposted on the campus. It is located next to the Zentralmensa.

We recommend travelling by public transport.

Train and long-distance buses

The long-distance railway station is Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. The train schedule is available at www.bahn.de. From the station tram line 1 will take you to the campus Holländischer Platz.

Tram

From Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station take tram line 1 in the direction of Holländische Straße / Vellmar and get off at the stop “Holländischer Platz – Universität”. The tram stop “Murhardstraße/Universität” is also on this route. Please do not get off here. You can find the exact timetable on the website of Kasseler Verkehrsgesellschaft.

Car

At the Campus Holländischer Platz there are very few parking spaces in the surrounding streets (Hentschelstraße, Mönchebergstraße). All parking is subject to a fee.

Airports

The nearest airports are: Kassel-Calden, Frankfurt, Hanover and Paderborn. From Kassel-Calden you can take bus number 130 or a taxi to Kassel city centre. There are direct train connections from Frankfurt, Hanover and Paderborn to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.