Oldenburg
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Oldenburg
Oldenburg
The Carl von Ossietzky University was founded in 1973 and is known for its strong focus on teacher training, offering programs for all levels and types of schools.
Accommodation
We have reserved a number of room blocks at several hotels that offer a variety of room types, price ranges, and amenities. To book one of these, please give ”DGfA 2024 – Uni Oldenburg” as a reference.
Please check their location if you want to have easy access to Oldenburg’s city center.
Acara Hotel (30 rooms reserved until 24 April; 2,9 km from campus; EZ from 114 €*)
Hermes Hotel (10 rooms reserved until 2 May; 3,5 km from campus; EZ from 92,50€)
Altera Hotel (33 rooms reserved until 3 April 2024; 2,3 km from campus; DZ from 120 €*)
Best Western (45 rooms reserved until 27 March; 2,5 km from campus; EZ from 89 €, DZ from 129 €*)
Hotel Bavaria (25 rooms reserved until 10 April; 8,7 km from campus; EZ from 99 €, DZ from 129 €*)
Hotel Sprenz (30 rooms reserved; reservations via Email only; 3,8 km from campus; prices: tba)
Hotel Wieting (30 rooms reserved until 23 March; 3,1 km from campus; EZ from 95 €, DZ from 130 €*)
Jugendherberge Oldenburg (37 rooms reserved until 29 March; 3,6 km from campus; prices: tba)
*Prices for single rooms (EZ) or double rooms for single use (DZ) per night, incl. breakfast
Here are further options for accommodation in case you do not manage to make a reservation from the above room block:
Conference Venues
Academic Program
The first part of our conference will take place at the historical Peter Friedrich Ludwigs Hospital (Peterstraße 3) near the city center. Build between 1838 and 1841 the PFL has turned from hospital into Oldenburg’s cultural centre that accomodates the city library, the inForum and the center for environmental education.
The main part of the annual meeting wil take place on campus in the Hörsaalzentrum (building A14).
Our closing ceremony will take place at the Aula in building A11 after which we will move down the hallway to the Kammermusiksaal where we will finish our meeting with food, music and karaoke!
Social Program
We’re thrilled to invite everyone to our club party with DJ Diana Suarez (Los Angeles, CA) at Oldenburg’s Club Polyester on Thursday evening!
Please also join us for the Closing Party on Saturday evening at the “Kammermusiksaal,” which will commence at 8 pm.
Lunch and Dinner
During out meeting we will serve coffee, tea, cold drinks and snacks at the foyer in the mornings and afternoons.
For lunch and dinner, there are several opportunities around campus with different cuisines. We can always recommend our local Mensa (open Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM) where you can choose between a variety of dishes covering many dietary needs and restrictions. On Saturday we will provide a foodtruck right next to A14, where you can enjoy delicious burgers and side dishes (including vegetarian and vegan options).
Further options near campus include:
Stube (Tel. 0441 77031581)
Ammerländer Heerstraße 108, 28 m from campus
- coffee, veggie/vegan snacks
(Mondays to Fridays: 9 AM - 6 PM, Saturdays: 10 AM – 4 PM)
Rice Guys (Tel. 0441 40574764)
Uhlhornsweg 99, 60 m from campus
- Vietnamese, Thai and Sushi
(Mondays to Fridays: 12 -3 PM & 5 PM – 9:30 PM, Saturdays: 12 - 3 PM & 5 – 10 PM)
Amico Mio (Tel. 0441 40570910)
Schützenweg 4, 500 m from campus
- Pizza
(Mondays to Sundays 11 AM – 10 PM)
BESCHTE! (Tel.0441 77068493)
Schützenweg 22, 650 m from campus
- Burgers and side dishes (vegetarian and vegan options)
(Mondays to Fridays + Sundays: 12 – 10 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 12 – 11 PM)
Gaston Flammkuchen (Tel. 0441 30418183)
Alte Molkerei Bloherfelderstraße 2-6, 1,2 km from campus
- Flammkuchen (tartes flambée), (vegetarian and vegan options)
(Fridays and Saturdays 12 PM – 12 AM)
Ali Baba (Tel. 0441 72999)
Ammerländer Heerstraße 120, 120 m from campus
- Turkish cuisine
Mondays to Sundays: 12 - 2.30 PM & 6 PM to 12 AM)
Santorini (Tel. 0441 73058)
Ammerländer Heerstraße 80, 210 m from campus
- Greek cuisine (vegetarian options)
Mondays to Sundays, 12 - 2 PM & 5:30 – 11:30 PM
Cedars (Tel. 0441 96039633)
Ammerländer Heerstraße 61, 350 m from campus
- pizza, pasta, kebab and salads
Mondays to Sundays, 12 – 10 PM
Finca & Bar Celona (Tel. 0441 57045712)
Ammerländer Heerstraße 252, 900 m from campus
- Tapas, Burgers, Cocktails, Breakfast etc.
Mondays to Thursdays + Sundays: 9 - 12 AM; Fridays + Saturdays 9 - 1 AM
EDIT: Please note that some of the restaurants might be very busy during lunch and dinner – it is recommended to contact the respective place and ask for a reservation a couple of hours in advance!
Traveling to and in Oldenburg
If you travel to Oldenburg by plane, the nearest international airport is City Airport Bremen. From there you can take a train to the main station to Oldenburg.
Oldenburg’s main station is located approximately 1km from the city center and 3,4 km from the university campus. To get to the university campus, you can take buses no. 306, 310, or S35 and S350. Get off at “Oldenburg Uni/Campus Haarentor.” To return to the city center, you can take the buses 306, 310, S35, and S350 from the bus station at the campus to either “Julius-Mosen-Platz” or “Lappan.”
