Frequently Asked Questions
Cooking facilities?
- Dinner during the week is at the hotel, except on Fridays (when it takes place at the BCF).
- The hotel has little kitchenettes with fridges and kettles that you can use.
- Plates and glasses are provided at the hotel, coffee mugs at the institute.
Laundry?
- There is a washing machine and a dryer in the Bernstein Center.
What about towels, linen, soap, toilet paper?
- It's all there, don't worry about any of it.
Will we have shared bathrooms?
- Each room has its own bathroom.
Internet access?
- The machines at the BCF are all connected to the internet, wireless LAN is available.
- The hotel has wireless LAN available in some rooms; a computer with internet access (medium-band) is available in the lobby. Internet access at the hotel is not designed for high-throughput, though.
Is there a telephone at the hotel?
- There's a telephone in each room.
Are visa costs reimbursed?
- Unfortunately, we cannot cover costs for visa.
Do I need health and travel insurance?
- We recommend strongly that you get a travel health insurance that covers all medical costs that might arise during your stay in Germany.
- We also recommend a travel cancellation expenses insurance and a third party liability insurance.
- Unfortunately, insurances cannot be reimbursed.
Are there sports facilities for us to use?
- Cycling. You will all be supplied with a hire bike for the whole duration of your stay in Freiburg. Freiburg is a very cyclist friendly city with cycle paths on most roads. We can also supply you with cycling maps if you wish to explore the city's surroundings.
- Table tennis. A table tennis table and a few paddles are available next to the computer lab in case need a short break from mental work.
- Jogging. The hotel is located in a residential area at the slopes of the Black Forest, and a number of paths criss-cross the woods.
- Football. There are a few public football grounds scattered over Freiburg, and one can find a vacant one most of the time.
- Swimming. An open air pool can be found 5 km from the hotel, and opening hours allow for a quick swim before the course starts in the morning.
What's the weather like in Freiburg during August?
- Good question! It is the warmest time of the year, with temperatures rising up to 35 °C. During rainy days with thunderstorms, the temperatures can drop to 15 °C, though. Our building has no air-conditioning, except in the computer lab, so bringing a range of clothes is a good idea.
More questions? Send an email to Fiona Siegfried, siegfried@bcf.uni-freiburg.de