Arriving in Germany and Getting to Weimar

Weimar is located in central Germany, in the state of Thuringia, and is well connected by rail and road. For international participants, the most practical arrival options are usually Frankfurt Airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport, or Erfurt-Weimar Airport, followed by onward travel to Weimar by train or other ground transport.

By Air

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Frankfurt is one of Germany's main international aviation hubs and offers extensive worldwide connections. From Frankfurt Airport, participants can continue towards Weimar by rail. Depending on the selected service, the journey may involve a change, commonly via Erfurt.

Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

Leipzig/Halle Airport is approximately 120 km from Weimar and can be a convenient option for participants arriving from European destinations. Onward rail travel is available via Leipzig and/or Erfurt, depending on the connection.

Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF)

Erfurt-Weimar Airport is the closest airport to Weimar, approximately 25 km away. Flight connections are more limited than at Frankfurt or Leipzig/Halle, so participants should check available routes when planning their journey.

Official airport and arrival information: Weimar - Getting Here

By Train

Weimar is connected to the German rail network. Erfurt Hauptbahnhof is the nearest major ICE hub, with Weimar around 15 minutes away by regional train according to official Weimar tourism information. Participants arriving via major German cities or airports can use Deutsche Bahn's journey planner to find the most suitable connection.

Train schedules and tickets: Deutsche Bahn - Journey Planner & Tickets

Convention Venue

Dorint Am Goethepark Weimar

Beethovenplatz 1-2
99423 Weimar
Germany

The hotel is centrally located in Weimar and offers convenient access to the city centre. The hotel also has an underground parking garage.

Hotel website: Dorint Am Goethepark Weimar

From Weimar Main Station to the Venue

After arriving at Weimar Hauptbahnhof (main railway station), participants can continue to the Dorint Am Goethepark by taxi or local public transport. Weimar has a well-developed city bus network, with Goetheplatz serving as the central bus hub and several lines connecting with the main railway station.

Local public transport information: Weimar City Bus

By Car

Weimar is easily accessible by road. The A4 motorway (Dresden - Frankfurt/Main) has a Weimar exit approximately 5 km from the city centre. The A9 Berlin - Munich motorway is also accessible via the Hermsdorfer Kreuz interchange. The Dorint Am Goethepark Weimar has an underground parking garage.

Useful Travel Information

For rail journeys, schedules and fares: Deutsche Bahn

For official visitor information, arrival guidance, maps and local information: Official Weimar Tourism Website

Official arrival information: Getting to Weimar

Please check your final travel connections shortly before departure, as timetables, routes and transport services may change before the convention.