Address of the venue
Stadthalle Fürth
Rosenstraße 50
90762 Fürth
Germany

Citizens of the EU
For visitors from most countries, Germany requires a passport, which needs to be valid for at least 6 months. EU nationals do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany.

Non-EU citizens
All Non-EU citizens require a visa. However, a visa is not required for visits of up to 90 days in an 180 day period for nationals of those countries for which the European Community has abolished the visa requirement.

You may apply for short stay visas (Schengen Visas) at missions of the German Federal Foreign Office, such as embassies and consulates.

Please also visit the homepage of “Auswärtiges Amt” to find a detailed table of all countries requiring a visa and more information on visa regulations, as well as a list of German missions around the world.

Invitation Letter
An invitation letter for the purpose of obtaining a travel visa or permission to attend the meeting will be handed out on request after registration for the conference. For the invitation letter we need the following information of your passport: 

• date of birth (day.month.year):
• nationality: 
• passport number:
• expiry date of passport (day.month.year):
• place of birth (city, country):

If you need a letter of invitation in order to apply for a German visa, please contact the Symposium Office vie e-mail to: h2msedgm.de
After receipt of your passport details we will issue the invitation letter and send it to you by email.

Currency
As in most countries of the European Union, the official German currency is the Euro (€). Please note that there are no general bank hours in Germany. Most banks are open in the morning hours and just a few hours in the afternoon or early evening. Major credit cards are accepted at most cashpoints, stores, restaurants and hotels.

Telephone and Internet
Germany's international pre-dial is +49 (0049).
Public places like airports, universities, libraries, restaurants and cafés may offer "free"-WiFi Hotspots.

Electricity
The electrical power supply in Germany is 220v, 50 Hz, AC. Official plugs in Germany are:

• "Schukostecker" (round) Type F/ CEE 7/4
• "Eurostecker" (flat) Type C/ CEE 7/16

Time
Germany's standard time zone is UTC/GMT +1 hour. 

Current Local Time in Fürth, Germany

Arrival…

… by car
Situated in the bustling region of Bavaria, Fürth is conveniently accessible by car or bus, thanks to the well-connected German motorway network. Travelers can navigate through the A73, A3, and A6 motorways to reach the city smoothly. Upon arrival, parking is available in numerous locations around the city, with prices typically ranging from EUR 5 to EUR 10 per vehicle per day, ensuring a stress-free start to your visit.

… by train and bus: Use the DB Conference Ticket to book your journey!
To travel to Fürth via Deutsche Bahn, you would typically begin by booking a train to Nuremberg Central Station, a major rail hub that is well serviced by ICE, IC, and regional trains from across Germany. Once you arrive in Nuremberg, you can transfer to a regional train or subway towards Fürth. The S1 S-Bahn line offers a direct connection to Fürth, and it's a short journey that will deliver you into the heart of the city. Additionally, the U1 subway line can take you from Nuremberg to Fürth, providing a quick and efficient route. Both train services operate with a frequency that makes it convenient to find a suitable connection upon your arrival in Nuremberg.