Local information Mannheim

How to get to GESIS Mannheim

In Mannheim, our GESIS Training courses take place at B6, 4-5.

Address

GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences
B6, 4-5
68159 Mannheim – Germany
Phone: +49(0)621 1246-0 (GESIS reception)

By air

Frankfurt Airport is a hub for numerous airlines. From Frankfurt Airport an Intercity Express (ICE) train leaves at least once an hour to Mannheim (travel time about 32 minutes). Taxis are available in front of the airport.

By rail and public transport

Mannheim's main train station (Mannheim Hauptbahnhof) is a well-connected ICE junction.

You can take the following bus/tram lines to GESIS:

• Bus line 60 (direction Pfeifferswörth), exit: Universität West
• Bus line 65 (direction Popakademie), exit: Universität West 
  
• Tram line 1 (direction Schönau), 5 (direction Heidelberg), exit: Schloss  
  

You can find information on the timetables here or on Google Maps. If you don’t mind a little walk, GESIS is also about 20 minutes walking distance from the main station.

Next to the main station, you will also find a VRN-Nextbike rental station. Here you can rent a bicycle via app. A drop-off station is right next to GESIS in B6 at the building of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Mannheim in A5. It's another minute's walk from here.

Around the main station you will also usually find e-scooters from the companies Bolt and Dott. 

By car

You can reach us by car via the A6, Mannheim Mitte exit. Finding a parking place free of charge and close to the venue may prove difficult. However, there are several parking garages (chargeable) close to GESIS.

Parking

• Uni / Schloss
  Bismarckstraße 10, 68161 Mannheim
  Open 24/7
  Parking charges: 1.50€/hour, 8€/day

• Landgericht
  Square A1, 68159 Mannheim
  Open Mon-Thu 06:30-18:00 & Fri 06:30-17:00
  Parking charges: 3.00€ for the first 3 hours, 5€/day

• D5 Reiss-Museum
  Square D5, 68159 Mannheim
  Open 24/7
  Parking charges: 1.50€/hour, 12€/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: VRNnextbike

Public transport

Local trams and buses: VRN Mannheim
Ticket prices: single ride 3.40€ (for Mannheim and/or Ludwigshafen)

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 Zentrale Mannheim” is available 24/7

• by phone +49(0)621 21818 or +49(0)621 444044
• taxi stands around the city

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

Facilities at GESIS Mannheim

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. An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor as well.

Lunch options close to GESIS

Nabati (Square G7 20, 68159 Mannheim)
Falafel place with mostly vegan options. Cash only!

Kombüse (Jungbuschstraße 23, 68159 Mannheim)
Vegetarian restaurant with Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Mie House (Square I7 3, 68159 Mannheim)
Burgers, pasta, fries for lunch. Business lunch on Mondays and Fridays. Cards only!

Ama’s Thai Imbiss (Square Q3 8, 68161 Mannheim)
Thai food, lunch menu. Cash only!

Same but Different (Square B2 14, 68159 Mannheim)
Vegan/vegetarian bowls and Tarte Flambee. Gluten free options.

Le Toulonnais Baguetterie & Saladerie (Square N4 1, 68161 Mannheim)
Snack bar with baguettes, salads and sandwiches.

Safran (Square M2 11, 68161 Mannheim)
Persian/Afghan restaurant; vegan and vegetarian options.

Culture and sightseeing in Mannheim

If you are looking for a city map or information material about Mannheim, the local tourist information has compiled all their brochures and leaflets in digital form as PDF files at visit-mannheim.de.

The brochure Your Short Visit in Mannheim offers you a good overview of various leisure activities and top attractions for a 2-3 hours’ time out.

More detailed information about leisure and culture for a longer stay can be found here.

Printed copies are available at the Mannheim Tourist Information Centre at the main railway station.