Getting to the Venue Accommodation Local Transportation Visa Information

Travel

Getting to the Venue

Siegen is well-connected by air, train, and road, making it easy for visitors to reach the city. The nearest major airports are Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA). From these airports, you can take a train to Siegen, with a journey time of approximately 1.5 hours from Cologne and 2 hours from Frankfurt.

For train connections, the Siegen Central Station (Siegen Hauptbahnhof) is well-connected to other major German cities, such as Cologne, Frankfurt, and Düsseldorf. Deutsche Bahn (DB) operates regular Intercity-Express (ICE), Intercity (IC), and Regional Express (RE) trains to Siegen. You can check the train schedules and book tickets at Deutsche Bahn website: https://www.bahn.de/.

Accommodation

We have listed some recommended hotels near the workshop venue, including their prices.

Local Transportation

Siegen offers various transportation options for visitors. The local public transportation system includes buses operated by Verkehrsbetrieb Westfalen-Süd (VWS). Bus routes cover the city center and extend to the suburbs, providing convenient access to most parts of Siegen.

Tickets for public transportation can be purchased directly in the buses, as well as at VWS website. A variety of ticket options are available, including single tickets, day passes, and multi-day passes. For more information on ticket prices and route maps, visit the VWS website: https://www.vws-siegen.de/.

Alternatively, taxis are available in Siegen for door-to-door transportation.

Visa Information

For international attendees, visa requirements vary depending on your nationality and the purpose and duration of your stay in Germany. Citizens of many countries do not require a visa for short stays. However, some attendees may need to apply for a Schengen visa, which allows entry to the 26 European countries that are part of the Schengen area, including Germany.