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    General information on GESIS Training courses

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    In-person courses

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    Live online courses

    • Participant guide to live online courses Book

      Signed up for a live online course at GESIS Training? Then check out this handy guide with all important information to prepare optimally!

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    Hybrid courses

    • Know-before-you-go for in-person participants Book

      Are you planning to participate in-person in one of our hybrid courses? Then check out this handy guide with all important information to prepare optimally!

    • Know-before-you-go for remote participants Book

      Are you planning to participate remotely in one of our hybrid courses? Then check out this handy guide with all important information to prepare optimally!

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    Blended learning courses

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    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
      Parking garages close to GESIS include:

      • 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 3.50€ (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). 49€ 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.

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    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 Tier.

      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
      Parking garages close to GESIS include:

      • 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 3.20€ (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). 49€ 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.