General Information
TOXINS 2024 7th International Conference—Basic Science and Clinical Aspects of Botulinum and Other Neurotoxins—will be held 17-20 January 2024, in Berlin, Germany. The Estrel Hotel Conference is the official headquarters. The conference sessions will take place at ECC Estrel Conference Center, which is connected to the Estrel Berlin hotel.
Estrel Berlin
The hotel is located on Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin, Germany.
After you complete your registration, you will receive your hotel link to reserve your room.
Semi-casual business wear is recommended for the TOXINS 2024 conference. We suggest you dress comfortably and have a jacket or sweater available in case you find the meeting rooms too cold.
Wireless internet access will be complimentary in the sleeping rooms and conference session rooms.
Voltage
In Germany the supply voltage is 230V. If the appliance or its power supply are not dual voltage rated, the single voltage appliance will have to be used alongside a voltage transformer or converter to allow the appliance to work safely and properly (unless the appliance operates at 230V).
Parking at the Estrel
The Estrel has its own underground parking garage for a fee of €22 per day.
Average Temperatures in January
The weather in in January is relatively mild with temperatures averaging between 2-9°C (36°F -48°F)
Area Airport
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport – BER
Airport Phone: +49 30 6091 6091 0
Hotel direction: 8 miles North
Ground Transportation
- Estimated taxi fare: €30 (one way)
- Click here for Estrel’s complete list of travel directions (Bus, Train, Taxi)
Locations & Directions
Directions By Car
From the West/South
When approaching Berlin from the A2 or A9 autobahns, switch on to the A10 / Berliner Ring, then onto the A115 and afterwards onto the A100 in the direction Wilmersdorf / Kurfürstendamm / Flughafen BER. Take exit 24 “Buschkrugallee” and turn right at the traffic lights into Buschkrugallee and then immediately right into Grenzallee. After 1.6 km turn left onto Sonnenallee, after approx. 500 m the Estrel is on the right-hand side.
From the North
Take the A24 Dreieck Havelland interchange onto A10 / Berliner Ring toward Berlin, then change onto the A111 autobahn in the direction Berlin-Zentrum / Berlin-Reinickendorf. Shortly afterwards take the A100 autobahn. Take exit 24 “Buschkrugallee” and turn right at the traffic lights into Buschkrugallee and then immediately right into Grenzallee. After 1.6 km turn left onto Sonnenallee, after approx. 500 m the Estrel is on the right-hand side.
From the East
When approaching Berlin from the A13 or A12 / A10 autobahns, take the “Schönefelder Kreuz” interchange onto the A113 toward Berlin-Zentrum. Take exit 24 “Buschkrugallee” and turn right at the traffic lights into Buschkrugallee and then immediately right into Grenzallee. After 1.6 km turn left onto Sonnenallee, after approx. 500 m the Estrel is on the right-hand side.
From Berlin-Brandenburg Airport BER Terminal 1 – 2
Take the A113 autobahn in the direction “Berlin-Zentrum”. Take exit 24 “Buschkrugallee” and turn right at thetraffic lights into Buschkrugallee and then immediately right into Grenzallee. After 1.6 km turn left onto Sonnenallee, after approx. 500 m the Estrel is on the right-hand side.
From Berlin-Brandenburg Airport BER Terminal 5
When leaving the airport go right onto ”Am Seegraben” / B96a, then left onto the A113 autobahn in the direction Berlin-Zentrum. Take exit 24 “Buschkrugallee” and turn right at the traffic lights into Buschkrugallee and then immediately right into Grenzallee. After 1.6 km turn left onto Sonnenallee, after approx. 500 m the Estrel is on the right-hand side.
Inner city Berlin (within the S-Bahn Ring commuter train line) is categorised as a Low Emission Zone in which only cars with an official green emissions – control sticker are permitted. The Estrel is located outside this zone and no such sticker is required.
Air Travel Passengers
From Berlin-Brandenburg Airport BER Terminal 1 – 2
S-Bahn S45 (direction Südkreuz) to station “Köllnische Heide” and then bus M41 (direction “S+U Hauptbahnhof”) to “Ziegrastraße” (Estrel)
Public transport journey duration: approximately 30 minutes
Taxi journey duration: approximately 20 minutes
Taxi price: roughly 40 euros
OR
Bahn FEX oder Regionalbahn RB7 direction “Hauptbahnhof” to station “Ostkreuz” and then S-Bahn 41 (circle line – direction clockwise) to station “Sonnenallee” (Estrel)
Public transport journey duration: approximately 40 minutes
Taxi journey duration: approximately 20 minutes
Taxi price: roughly 40 euros
From Berlin-Brandenburg Airport BER Terminal 5
Bus 171 from S-Bahn station “Berlin-Schönefeld” to station “Sonnenallee”
OR
S-Bahn S9 (direction “Spandau”) to station “Treptower Park”, then S-Bahn S41 (circle line – direction clockwise) to station “Sonnenallee” (Estrel)
Public transport journey duration: approximately 30 – 45 minutes
Taxi journey duration: approximately 20 minutes
Taxi price: roughly 30 euros
Public Transport
From Berlin Central Train Station (Hauptbahnhof)
Bus M41 (direction “Baumschulenstraße”) to “Ziegrastraße”
OR
any S-Bahn in east driving direction to station “Ostkreuz” (S3 / S5 / S7 / S75) or station “Treptower Park” (S9), then S-Bahn S41 (circle line – direction clockwise) to station “Sonnenallee” (Estrel)
Public transport journey duration: approximately 25 minutes
Taxi journey duration: approximately 20 minutes
Taxi price: roughly 25 euros
From Südkreuz Station
S-Bahn S42 (circle line – direction counterclockwise) to station “Sonnenallee” (Estrel)
Public transport journey duration: approximately 10 minutes
Taxi journey duration: approximately 15 minutes
Taxi price: roughly 22 euros
From Ostbahnhof Station
Any S-Bahn in east driving direction to station “Ostkreuz” (S3 / S5 / S7 / S75) or station “Treptower Park” (S9), then S-Bahn S41 (circle line – direction clockwise) to station “Sonnenallee” (Estrel)
Public transport journey duration: approximately 15 minutes
Taxi journey duration: approximately 15 minutes
Taxi price: roughly 16 euros
Public transport tickets
To reach the Estrel using Berlin’s public transport facilities, you will require a single journey ticket for the AB zone costing 3.00 euros (Exception: Please note that when travelling from the Berlin-Brandenburg Airport BER, you will require an ABC zone ticket costing 3.80 euros). You can purchase tickets at the BVG service counters, the BVG ticket vending machines located in the S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations or on busses directly from the driver.
Letter of Invitation
If you need a personal letter of invitation to attend the conference, contact Customer Service at info@neurotoxins.org. A request for a letter must be sent in writing on official letterhead and include your name, hospital/institution, complete mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and any other specific information required for your country.
Passport Processing
See links listed below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.htmlhttp://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/eu-citizen/index_en.htm
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
Services for the Disabled
If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this conference, contact info@neurotoxins.org at least 30 days prior to the conference. Please visit https://www.visitberlin.de/en/accessible-berlin-assistance-and-service for more information on an accessible Berlin.
Medical Equipment Requests
Attendees and guests who require special medical equipment during the course of the conference are encouraged to order such equipment in advance. Scooter and wheelchair rentals are available by contacting – Mein Hilfsmittel at: https://meinhilfsmittel.de/en
Compliance With Disabilities Requirements
The INA intends to comply with the legal requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and Americans with Disabilities Act. If any participant of TOXINS 2024 needs special accommodations, please contact Rose Puleo 30 days prior to the conference at rose.puleo@neurotoxins.org.
