Practical Information
Berlin
Berlin is both the capital city of Germany and one of sixteen German states. The city is home to more than three million people from 180 different countries.
Twenty years after its post-Wall rebirth, Berlin is a city that has various faces. With more than 40 percent of the city's area covered with woods, parks and lakes Berlin prides itself as being one of the “greenest” capitals in Europe. If you are a fan of theaters, museums, galleries, opera houses and concert halls as well as an flourishing avantgarde scene, Berlin is the place to be.
With three universities, seven polytechnic colleges, four arts colleges, more than 60 non-university research institutions and about 140,000 of the cities inhabitants being students, Berlin boasts an impressive academic background . Nowadays, more than 50,000 men and women are employed in the cities science and research industry.
For more information about the city we recommend to visit: www.berlin.de
Tours
A number of organized tours and excursions, including a sightseeing river cruise, will be available for conference attendees and their accompanying guests. Further details will be announced at a later date.
If you are looking for further information or would like to discover Berlin on your own the website of Visit Berlin is a good place to start your research.
