The city of Berlin

_{Foto: Heike Zappe | Referat Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Hauptgebäude, Unter den Linden 6.}

Here you can find information about accommodations, travel options and the city.

You can find an exemplaric travel guide under: https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Berlin.

Conference location

• Address: Dorotheenstraße 24, 10117 Berlin

SUGGESTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE ECP IN BERLIN

Trains to ECP in Berlin (Mitte – Humboldt-Universität)

Where do I book my train to Berlin?

https://www.bahn.com/en

Night Trains:

ÖBB night trains:
● Berlin–Wrocław–Vienna (also departs from Graz on certain days)
● Berlin–Magdeburg–Freiburg–Basel–Zurich (also available during the day)
Prize example from Zurich to Berlin: nighttrain from 119.90€ in sleeping car and from 79.90€ in couchette
during the day from 39.90€

More information: Night train: Overnight travel on the ÖBB Nightjet for as little as EUR 29,90 (bahn.com)

Further night trains:

- Berlin-Brussels (via Amsterdam); see The Good Night Train | European Sleeper
- Connection also available during the day, transfer in Amsterdam might be necessary, check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Hamburg-Stockholm; from April to September also directly to Berlin; see Night train Sweden-Germany – buy your ticket on sj.se

Other train connections to Berlin:

- With Eurostar from London (transfer in Cologne or Brussels), checkcom: Book Europe Train Tickets and Holidays or Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Paris-(Strasbourg)-(Brussels)-Berlin (transfer in Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt, or Cologne), check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Luxemburg-Berlin, (1 or 2 transfers necessary), check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Rome-(Florence)-(Milan)-(Veron)-Berlin (transfer in Munich and potentially Bologna), check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Barcelona-Berlin (transfer in Paris and e.g., Karlsruhe), check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Copenhagen-Berlin (transfer in Hamburg), check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Prague-Berlin, check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Budapest-Bratislava-Berlin, check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Zagreb-Berlin (transfer in Munich), check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
Prize Example from Zagreb to Berlin: from 39.90€
- Krakow-(Katowice)- Berlin (potentially transfer in Frankfurt Oder), check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Warsaw – Berlin (potentially transfer in Frankfurt Oder), check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Tilburg-Berlin (transfer in Deventer), check Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
Prize Example from Tilbrug to Berlin: from 67.90€

Additional train tips:

For trip from/to Austria check both German and Austrian website – prices might differ:

- Deutsche Bahn DB Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen ÖBB Angebote & Tickets (oebbtickets.at)
- Oftentimes DB (and ÖBB) have cheap offers called “Sparschiene Tickets/Sparpreis”. They can usually not be refunded (which is different to “FlexTickets”). These tickets can be found with the regular ticket search, e.g., here: Cheap Train Tickets | Timetables for Germany & Europe - Deutsche Bahn
Make sure to check the “Show our best prices” option

- Cityticket
When buying a train ticket with Deutsche Bahn for a long-distance travel (cheapest price and flex price; train classes ICE, IC/EC), a ticket for the local transportation (bus, subway, local trains) in the destination city is included. This is valid on the arrival day for traveling from the train station to the final destination. (It is also valid for the departure—i.e. going to the train station—when departing from a German city).
If this applies to your ticket, it should say “+City”
For more information see: City-Ticket - kostenfreie Anfahrt und Weiterfahrt in öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln (bahn.de)(unfortunately only available in German)

Berlin’s train stations:

See Arrival by train | visitBerlin.de

Main station: Berlin Hauptbahnhof, from there you can take the metro (U5) or bus (147) to Berlin Mitte (Humboldt University). Google maps can be helpful for finding the right connection.

Flixbus:

- Prag-Berlin
- Szczecin-Berlin
- Warsaw-Berlin
- Poznan-Berlin
- Amsterdam-Berlin
- Paris-Berlin
- Vienna-Berlin
- Copenhagen-Berlin
- Kyiv-Berlin
- Brunswick-Berlin
- Brussels-Berlin
- Budapest-Berlin
- Katowice-Berlin
- Zurich-Berlin
- Lviv-Berlin
- Przemyśl-Berlin
- Lodz-Berlin
- Malmö-Berlin

…and many other direct connections to Berlin.

See Find bus tickets from and to Berlin | Flixbus

Sustainable Hotels in Berlin Mitte

Further Hotel Recommendations (without discount)

Vegetarian Restaurants Berlin

Prenzlauer Berg / Mitte

The Butterfly Lovers
030 91488336
Where: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WG6gLb484hQLfqcG7?g_st=iw
- relatively big
- local tip
- charming / more quiet / small group-friendly
- Rosenthaler Platz & Zionskirchplatz nice to visit
- Bars around (from fancy to trashy)
- Google rating: 4,5

Friedrichshain

1990 Vegan Living
For reservations: 030 85614761
Where: https://maps.app.goo.gl/31ggRjgRDoHyfiYn8?g_st=iw
- big / less quiet
- fully vegan
- Boxhagener Platz nice to visit
- Many bars around
- Google rating: 4,6

Neukölln

La Stella Nera
030 23949708
Where: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JDGsXMKh8PRvPgE38?g_st=iw
- Well-known vegan eco-friendly Pizzeria
- Many bars around
- Close to a unique huge park you should visit: Tempelhofer Feld
Google rating: 4,6

Vöner (Vegan Döner):
Where: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2u2srezahCtTzTFt5?g_st=iw
- For vegetarians who don’t want to miss out on the Berlin Döner experience
- Unpretentious cafe-diner
- Google rating: 4,3

Kreuzberg

Markthalle Neun
- Indoor market with international food vendors & drinks of different types (something for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians)
- Nice experience, possible to go with group with different tastes
- Open during the day till 6pm; on Thursdays until 10pm food market
- Google rating: 4,4

Secret Garden - Vegan Sushi
- Creative Japanese dishes & meat-free sushi in a plant-draped dining room with lanterns & bonsai
- Modern and big
- By Warschauer Straße
- Many bars around
- Google rating: 4,6

Mitte (where the conference venue is)

Quy Nguyen
- Vegan Vietnamese mains, dumplings & wine
- Stylish, plant-filled space with a few outdoor tables
- Small groups
. Hackescher Markt nice to visit; tip: sitting on grass by river or taking a look inside Hackesche Höfe
- Walking-distance to venue
- Google rating: 4,5

Swing Kitchen
https://www.swingkitchen.com/
- Vegan burgers, wraps, salad
- No-frills, lower price range
- Walking-distance to venue
- Google rating: 4,5

elevant (Vegan Israeli / Lebanese style Restaurant)
https://elevant.berlin/
- delivery only!
- Google rating: 4,5

Ga Ya Ya
https://www.gayaya-berlin.de/de/home.html#speisekarte 
- Plant-based Asian-fusion dishes in a colorful space with blocky furniture & lights on strings.

CousCous Café & Bistro
https://cafe-couscous.de/
- Snug counter-serve
- Mediterranean sandwiches, burritos & bulgur plates, with plant-based options
- lunch or early dinner option (closes at 8)
- Google rating: 4,7

Momos - organic veggie dumplings
https://momos-berlin.de/
- Laid-back venue for meat-free dumplings with fillings like seitan & eggplant, plus dipping sauces.
- Google rating: 4.3

Hummus & Friends
http://hummus-and-friends.com/menu/
- Laid-back eatery serving a variety of homemade hummus, salads, small plates & desserts.
- Google rating: 4,2

FREA
https://www.frea.de/
- Elegant, modern restaurant
- Plant-based, organic food prepared with zero-waste practices
- Nearby Rosenthaler Platz
- Google rating: 4,7
- opening hours: 17.30-00.00

Kopps
https://www.kopps-berlin.de/
- Elegant vegan venue using regional ingredients in creative dishes, plus a subtly lit cocktail bar.
- Nearby Rosenthaler Platz
- Google rating: 4,6
- €€€

Sustainable Things to do in Berlin

Places to visit:

https://www.visitberlin.de/en/blog/11-sustainable-places-berlin
https://drinkteatravel.com/city-guide-what-to-do-in-berlin-germany/

Sustainable shops:

https://www.exberliner.com/berlin/your-sustainable-lifestyle-guide-to-berlin/
https://ecothes.com/blog/sustainable-fashion-berlin
https://www.panaprium.com/blogs/i/berlin-clothing
https://www.berlinclothingswap.com/inspiration/5-sustainable-fashion-stores-in-berlin
https://www.careelite.de/en/sustainable-online-shops/
https://travelersanddreamers.com/sustainable-fashion-berlin-top-10-shops-2/

Tips for a sustainable visit:

https://www.visitberlin.de/en/sustainable-berlin
https://charlieontravel.com/berlin-green-travel-guide/

Berlin’s goals on transforming tourism:

https://www.birchysberlintours.com/visit-berlin/sustainable-tourism-berlin/