General Questions:
- Where can I find information about Heidelberg and a city map of Heidelberg ?
- How far is Heidelberg from… ?
- Where can one find information about the Rhine Neckar region and about Germany?
- Where is the Collegium Palatinum located in the city of Heidelberg?
- How do I get to the Collegium Palatinum ?
- Will I receive a student ID card?
- How can I pay the course fees?
- What is the currency in Germany?
- Where can I exchange or withdraw money?
- How much spending money will I need per week?
- Do I need a visa to study a language in Germany?
- What kind of public transportation is available in Heidelberg ?
- Which parking garage is the closest to the Collegium Palatinum ?
- Which airport is the closest to Heidelberg ?
- How can I get from Frankfurt International Airport to the school?
- How can I get from the Frankfurt/Hahn (Ryanair) airport to the school?
- Where can one find information about cultural programs and events in Heidelberg ?
- Cultural Events Calendar
- Sport Events
- What is the name of the local daily newspaper?
- Can one obtain health, accident and liability insurance through the Collegium Palatinum?
- In which time zone is Germany located?
- What is the climate and weather like in Heidelberg?
- What is the voltage in Germany?
- Is it safe to drink the normal tap water?
General Questions
1. Where can I find information about Heidelberg and a city map of Heidelberg?
2. How far is Heidelberg from… ?
3. Where can I find information about the Rhine Neckar region and about Germany?
4. Where is the Collegium Palatinum located in the city of Heidelberg? The institute is located in the city center, about a 2 minute walk from the central traffic junction Bismarckplatz (bus- and city tram station) across from the Hotel Europäischer Hof and between the Juristisches Seminar der Universität Heidelberg’ and the restaurant ‘Stadtgarten’. The Collegium Palatinum is placed in a historic villa on a hill. It is surrounded by a garden and has 10 classrooms. Click here for a downloadable map.
5. How do I get to the Collegium Palatinum?
- By train: From the main train station with the tram No. 5 or Bus 32, 33 or 34 to the“ Bismarckplatz “. Walk along Sofienstraße in the direction of the post office to the Hotel Europäischer Hof ( P 5 ). At the traffic light, cross the street to the restaurant Stadtgarten. Pass the restaurant and the parking lot and walk to the right up the hill.
- By car: When in Heidelberg, drive in the direction Altstadt, Zentrum, Schloss through the tunnel Gaisberg. Turn left at the second street on the left into the Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage. Turn at the second traffic light right into the parking garage. Cross the street at the traffic light to the restaurant Stadtgarten. Pass the restaurant and the parking lot and turn to the right up the hill.
6. Will I receive a student ID card? Yes, for discounts in theatres, concerts, museums, pools and gyms.
7. How can I pay the course fees? You may pay cash directly in the Collegium Palatinum, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB) or by international bank transfer to the following account:
International money transfers:
H+ G Bank Heidelberg Kurpfalz e G
BIC: GENO DE 61 HD3
IBAN : DE76672901000040029028
Transfers within Germany:
H+ G Bank Heidelberg Kurpfalz e G
Kontonummer: 40029028
BLZ: 67290100
8. What is the currency in Germany? The EURO €
9. Where can I exchange or withdraw money? At the airport in Frankfurt, at all major banks and automatic cash machines located in the city.
10. How much spending money will I need per week? Students should budget approximately € 120 / € 150 depending on individual spending habits and needs.
11. Do I need a visa to study a language in Germany? Entry and visa requirements are different for each person and nationality. It is the responsibility of the participant to find out the appropriate regulations prior to his/her arrival at Collegium Palatinum. Information can be obtained at embassies or consulates in your home country.
12. What kind of public transportation is available in Heidelberg? The public transportation network is very good and quite affordable. There are city trams, busses, as well as many bike lanes within the city. www.vrn.de
13. Which parking garage is the closest to the Collegium Palatinum? P5 at the Hotel Europäischer Hof
14. Which Airport is the closest to Heidelberg? Frankfurt International Airport
15. How can I get from Frankfurt International Airport to the school? The easiest, most comfortable way is with the German rail www.bahn.de There is also a TLS Airport Shuttle Service. www.tls-heidelberg.de ; EUR 33 per transfer and person.
16. How can I get from the Frankfurt/Hahn (Ryanair) airport to the school? www.hahnexpress.de
17. Where can one find information about cultural programs and events in Heidelberg?
18. Cultural Events Calendar in Heidelberg:
- Chamber music festival in Heibelberg
- Meditereanian film festival
- International biannual film festival
- Heidelberg's Spring - music festival
- Long night of the museums
- Enjoy Jazz
- Heidelberg's pieces market
- symphony concert of the Heidelberge Symphonics
- Heidelberg's days of literature
- Illumination of the castle with fireworks
- Castle festival
- Heidelberg's Fall
- International film festival Mannheim-Heidelberg
- Heidelberg's Christmas Fair
19. Sport Events in Heidelberg:
- Heidelberg's half marathon
- Rowing regatta
- Heidelbergman ( Triathlon )
20. What is the name of the local daily newspaper? Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung. www.rnz.de
21. Can I purchase health, accident and liability insurance through the Collegium Palatinum? Yes, we offer insurance coverage at a monthly rate of € 37.
22. In which time zone is Germany located? Germany is in the Middle European Time Zone ( MEZ ). Heidelberg: +/- 0 ; London: - 1h; New York: - 6h; Los Angeles: - 9h, Tokyo + 8h; Sydney: + 9 h Daylight Savings Time is from the end of March until the end of October ( MESZ : + 1 h ).
23. What is the climate and weather like in Heidelberg? Germany has a mild climate with average temperatures in the summer at 20/ 30 °C (68/86° F) and in winter approx. 0 °C (32°F).
24. What is the voltage in Germany? 220 Volt. In North America the voltage is much lower 110 Volt. Therefore, please take caution to bring a suitable transformer for any electrical equipment you want to use while in Germany, like laptops, battery chargers, etc.
25. Is it safe to drink the normal tap water? Tap water in Germany is completely safe and clean to drink.
Do you have another question or maybe you did not find the answer you needed? Please contact us:
COLLEGIUM PALATINUM
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 4
D- 69117 Heidelberg
Germany
TEL: ++ 49 ( 0 ) 6221 914077
FAX: ++ 49 ( 0) 6221 9140788
E-Mail: info@german-courses-heidelberg.com
www.german-courses-heidelberg.com
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