About
The city of Bonn is situated in the Rhineland, 20 km south of Cologne. It has a population of approx. 330.000 people being one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Germany and it was funded by the Romans. Bonn is one of the oldest cities in Germany and from 1949 to 1990 it was the capital of West Germany. In 2024, it has been granted the title of “European Forest City 2024” by EFI. More information available here.
Further information about the city here.
Weather
During September the lowest temperature is around 11°C and maximum of 21°C. Rainy days are expected, so having an umbrella or wearing a raincoat is highly suggested.
Currency
Official currency is the Euro.
Conference venues
17 September
Pre-conference reception at the Old Town Hall. (Altes Rathaus)
Address: Markt 2, 53111 Bonn
Best mean of transportation: From Bonn central station: 9 min by foot or by bus to ‘Bonn Markt station’ (lines 601, 603, 606, 640).
Nearest U-Bahn station ‘Universität / Markt’ (lines 16, 66, 68). Exit to Stockenstraße, Stockentor, Markt.
18 September
- Annual Conference decision-making session and members' dialogue session at the University Club Bonn
Address: Konviktstraße 9, 53113 Bonn
From Bonn central station: 9 min by foot or by bus to ‘Bonn Markt station’ (lines 601, 603, 606, 640).
See detailed guide how to reach this venue. - Gala dinner will be held at Redoute Bonn.
Address: Kurfürstenallee 1, 53177 Bonn
Nearest U-Bahn station ‘Universität / Markt’ (lines 16, 66, 68). Exit to Stockenstraße, Stockentor, Markt.
19 September
Scientific seminar on ‘Integrative Forest Management’ at the Hörsaalzentrum Poppelsdorf
Address: Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 5, 53115 Bonn
From Bonn central station: 20 min by foot or by bus 10 min (lines 604, 605, 606, 607).
Travel and Accommodation
Getting to Bonn
A. By Air:
Bonn is in reachable distance to three international airports: Köln/Bonn, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt.
From Köln/Bonn Airport:
Köln/Bonn Airport is closest - only 25 km away. The taxi costs about 55-65€. The Airport Bus (Line SB 60) to Bonn Central Station takes about 30 minutes and costs about 4,10€.From Düsseldorf Airport:
When landing at Düsseldorf Airport (85 km from Bonn) take a train (ICE, IC or EC) to Bonn Central Station (50 minutes).From Frankfurt Airport:
When landing at Frankfurt Airport (160 km from Bonn), you need to take the Rapid Train (ICE) to Siegburg/Bonn (only 50 minutes).
B. By Train
If you are travelling to Bonn by train, please check the Deutsche-Bahn Site for information. Depending on where you come from, you may either arrive at Bonn Central Station or Siegburg/Bonn.
• Train and public transport tickets
You may purchase your train tickets online at Deutsche Bahn (national train company). When commuting within the city of Bonn, please buy your tickets for local public transport at one of the machines on the platform, within the tram or with the driver when taking the bus (only cash).
From Bonn Central Station please choose fare stage 1b (Single ticket: 3,50€; 24 hrs ticket: 8,50€)
From ICE Station Siegburg/Bonn please choose fare stage 3 (Single ticket: 6,30€; 24 hrs ticket: 14,80€).
From Köln/Bonn Airport please choose fare stage 4 (Single ticket: 9,70€; 24 hrs ticket: 19,00€).
If you plan to stay longer in Bonn, a week ticket (7 days) is available for 34,80€ (fare stage 1b) or 52,80€ (fare stage 3).
Accomodation
Hotel TinyTwice (near to the gala dinner venue)
Singe room TINY: 88,00€/night
Single room EASY (special offer Key word: “LCREFI” until 1.07.2024): 98.00€/night from 17.-20.09.2024 (incl. breakfast)
Comfort room (COMFY): 108€/night (incl. breakfast)
Contact: reservierung@bonn.twicehotels.deMotel One (Maximilianstraße, near to UniClub)
Bookings only possible for more than 2 nights
Single room “The One”: 217,24€/night for the first two nights. From the 3rd night onwards: 132.44€ (incl. breakfast)
Single room “Special one”: 238,44/night for the first two nights. From the 3rd night onwards: 153,64€ (incl. breakfast)
Contact: Sonja Weber bonn-beethoven@motel-one.comHotel Maritim
Comfort Double Room (w/o breakfast): from 162-179€
Superior Double Room (w/o breakfast): from 171-189€
Suite (w/o breakfast): from 198-219€
Breakfast: 21€
Contact: info.bon@maritim.deHotel Marriot
Deluxe room: 239,00€/night (incl. Breakfast)
Contact: Christopher Keuler christopher.keuler@invite-group.comHotel Bonn City
Single room standard: from 86,00€/night
Standard double room: from 130,00€/night
Double room for single use standard: from 105,00€/night
Single room comfort: from 92,00€/night
Double room comfort: from 140,00€/night
Double room for single use Comfort from 110,00€/night
Contact: Carina Fassbender info@hotelbonncity.deThese hotels are nearby the city. Many more options can be found by checking hotel availability at the service pages of Bonn Information.