Address of the Venue
… by car
Kassel, centrally located in Germany, is well-connected via the A7, A44, and A49 motorways, making it easily accessible by car from all directions. Your destination, the University of Kassel’s Gießhaus, is located at Mönchebergstraße 5, just south of the city center. Please note that parking in the surrounding area is limited and mostly subject to fees. Paid parking is available along Mönchebergstraße and nearby streets. For a more relaxed arrival, we recommend arriving early, particularly on weekdays when parking demand is higher.
… by train and bus: Use the DB Event Ticket to book your journey!
The fastest and most convenient rail connection is via Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe Station, a central hub on the German ICE network, with direct high-speed connections from cities like Frankfurt, Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. From there, you can easily reach the university:
– Take tram line 1 (direction Vellmar) from the station
– Get off at "Holländischer Platz – Universität"
The tram ride takes approximately 15 minutes and leaves you just a short walk from Gießhaus at Mönchebergstraße 5, 34125 Kassel.
If you're arriving by regional train, you can also disembark at Kassel Hauptbahnhof, which is closer to the campus. From there, tram lines and buses connect you quickly to the university.
… by long-distance bus or air
Several long-distance bus providers serve Kassel, with stops near Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and Kassel-Ost. From there, local transport brings you easily to the university.
The closest airport is Kassel-Calden, about 20 km away, with regional connections. For international arrivals, Frankfurt Airport or Hannover Airport offer the most convenient onward travel via ICE trains to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
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 symposium. For the invitation letter we need the following information of your passport:
If you need a letter of invitation in order to apply for a German visa, please contact the Congress Office vie e-mail to: icfsmadgm.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:
Time
Germany's standard time zone is UTC/GMT +1 hour.
Current Local Time in Kassel, Germany
ICFSMA 2026
8th ICFSMA 31 August - 03 September 2026 | Hybrid Conference in Kassel (Germany) & online
ICFSMA 2026
8th ICFSMA 31 August - 03 September 2026 | Hybrid Conference in Kassel (Germany) & online
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