Focus on Microscopy 1999, EMBL, Heidelberg, Germany
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Frankfurt International Airport is the closest and most convenient airport for Heidelberg. There are several ways to get to Heidelberg from Frankfurt.
| Limousine service is the most convenient way to get to EMBL. You can call ahead and have one waiting for you. It costs approximately 45-55 marks, but they will bring you directly to EMBL or your hotel. It picks up at the "Treffpunkt" or Meeting Place in either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. Be sure to let them know your flight number and terminal at which you will arrive or from where you depart and your time of arrival/departure. You should call 2-3 days in advance to reserve the limousine. We use 1) Gertrud Worns Omnibus-Reisen; Telephone 49 (0) 6227 55955; Fax 49 (0) 6227 55061 or 2) TLS - Heidelberg; Tel 49 (0) 6221 770077; Fax 49 (0) 6221 770070. 49 is the German code. 6221 is the Heidelberg code. You need to use the 0 if you are in Germany. |
| The Train leaves directly from the airport. You may need to switch trains at the Frankfurt main station or Mannheim. Ask at the ticket booth. You will have to take a taxi from the Heidelberg main station to EMBL. Most drivers know where EMBL is (the acronymn is pronounced "Embull" by most locals). If not, EMBL is at Meyerhofstrasse 1 in the Boxberg section of Heidelberg. The taxi costs an additional 20 marks. |
| The Lufthansa Bus is available leaving from Terminal 1 outside Halle B (hall B), on the "arrival" level. It leaves approximately once an hour, depending on the time of day, seven days a week between 4am and 9pm. Price is 36 marks each way. It arrives in Heidelberg at the Renaissance Hotel. Again, a taxi ride of approximately 20 marks from their to EMBL. |
| Driving takes a little over an hour and is approximately 90 KM (55 miles) to/from Heidelberg. From the airport go initially toward Frankfurt and watch for the signs to Basel and Karlsruhe. Turn south on Autobahn 5. About 30 KM south you will approach Darmstadt ("Darmstaedterkreuz") where the autobahn divides into the 5 and 67. You can take either of these, but 5 is a bit further east and the more direct route. There are also typically more traffic jams there. Watch for the signs for Heidelberg. If you take the first Heidelberg exit you will come into town near the railway station. Download the map above to see how to get to EMBL from there. |
From the South and the West by automobile:
Look for Autobahn number 5 if approaching from Basel or Strasbourg. It parallels the Rhine river. Follow this north to Heidelberg. The approach to the city will bring you in near the railway station. Download the map above for further instruction.
From the North and the East by automobile:
Look for Autobahn number 5. It parallels the Rhine river. Watch for the signs to Basel and Karlsruhe. Turn south on Autobahn 5. About 30 KM south of Frankfurt you will approach Darmstadt ("Darmstaedterkreuz") where the autobahn divides into the 5 and 67. You can take either of these, but 5 is a bit further east and the more direct route. There are also typically more traffic jams there. Watch for the signs for Heidelberg. If you take the first Heidelberg exit you will come into town near the railway station. Download the map above to see how to get to EMBL from there.
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Last updated 28.10.1998 by
Frank-Martin Haar
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