Local information Cologne

How to get to GESIS Cologne

In Cologne, our GESIS Training courses take place at Unter Sachsenhausen 6-8.

Address

GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences
Unter Sachsenhausen 6-8
50667 Cologne – Germany
Phone: +49(0)221 47694-0 (GESIS reception)

By air

Cologne Bonn Airport serves various destinations. Regional trains (S19) connect the airport with Cologne Main Station (travel time about 20 min). Taxis are available in front of the airport.

By rail

Colognes's main train station (Köln Hauptbahnhof) is a well-connected ICE junction. GESIS is only about 5 minutes' walk (500m) from the main station. Leaving the station from the main entrance, walk over the square in front of the station (“Bahnhofsvorplatz”), heading right towards the street called "An den Dominikanern". Keep walking straight ahead and follow "An den Dominikanern", which turns into "Unter Sachsenhausen“. At the crossroad "Tunisstraße", you will see the GESIS building in front of you on the right. Please use the entrance on “Unter Sachsenhausen".

By car

GESIS can be reached via Autobahn A1, A3, A4, A57, A59 and A555. Finding a parking place free of charge and close to the venue may prove difficult. However, there are several parking garages (chargeable) within short walking distance.

Parking

• Börsenplatz
  Am Börsenplatz, 50668 Cologne
  Open 24/7
  Parking charges: 2€/hour, 18€/day

• Maternushaus
  Kardinal-Frings-Straße 1-3, 50668 Cologne
  Open 24/7
  Parking charges: 2.50€/hour, 24€/day

Roadside parking in the inner city is generally not recommended as there are only very few parking opportunities free of charge and most are reserved for residents.

How to get around

Bicycle

Short-term bike rental: KVB-Rad

Public transport

Local trams and buses: KVB Köln
Ticket prices: single ride 3.70€ (price category 1b)

Trains

Regional and long-distance trains: www.bahn.de

If you are planning a journey, book your tickets online or at a ticket machine. You can also buy tickets at the travel center in the main station (“Reisezentrum”). There is no possibility to buy tickets on long-distance trains (ICE, IC, EC, Thalys).

Deutschlandticket

Flat-rate ticket valid for an entire month on all local and regional public transport in Germany (not valid on EC/IC/ICE trains). 58€ per month. Renews automatically!

Taxi

“Taxi Ruf Köln" is available 24/7

• by phone +49(0)221 2882
• taxi stands around the city

Please note that taxis are expensive in Germany. Uber may be a slightly cheaper alternative.

Facilities at GESIS Cologne

Library

The GESIS Library collects reference material relevant to social and information science. You can search the GESIS library catalogue at https://www.gesis.org/en/institute/departments/knowledge-transfer/library.

Please contact a member of the GESIS Training team if you want to use the library.

Working spaces

There are a couple of desks in the GESIS Library that you can use to work at outside of course hours.

Wireless Internet Access

Wi-Fi is available in the entire building and the courtyard. The login details are available at the registration desk and in the course rooms.

We also provide eduroam access for participants whose organizations participate in the eduroam program.

Lockers

There are no lockers available in the GESIS building. Please leave your luggage/bags at your hotel/accommodation.

Accessibility

All GESIS Training courses take place on the ground floor of the building and are wheel-chair accessible (via a ramp). An accessible toilet is available on the basement floor (via elevator).

Lunch options close to GESIS

Anya Imbiss (Christophstraße 34, 50670 Cologne)
Iraqi/Palestinian take-away. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Limited seating, cash only!

Sattgrün (Ludwigsstraße 11, 50667 Cologne)
Vegan buffet with salads, soups, warm dishes, and cake.

Punto Pasta (Andreaskloster 14, 50667 Cologne)
Homemade Italian pasta. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

Da Mai (Andreaskloster 14, 50667 Cologne)
Chinese dumplings, salads and soups. Some vegetarian and vegan options available.

Poké Makai (Marzellenstraße 12a, 50667 Cologne)
Hawaiian bowls. Some vegetarian and vegan options available.

einfach frisch (Komödienstraße 45, 50667 Cologne)
Predominantly vegan/vegetarian juices, smoothies, salads, and sandwiches.

Culture and sightseeing in Cologne

Cologne is famous for its gothic Cathedral and has a vivid arts & culture scene. The local tourist office has compiled a wealth of information about museums, events, and sights at cologne-tourism.com. They also offer an interactive city map.

Printed brochures are available at the Cologne Tourist Information Center in front of Cologne Cathedral.