Venue

KOSMOS

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ERC26 will be held at a special location in Berlin, the KOSMOS. In 1961, when it was built, it was the most modern cinema in the GDR (East Germany) and embodied the spirit of the ‘space race’. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the reunification of the two Germanys, it became the first multiplex cinema in the new federal states before being converted into an event venue in 2005.

Close by, marking the eastern end of Karl-Marx-Allee, is the Frankfurter Tor. The name is reflected in the architecture of the buildings on the western side of the square. The two symmetrical tower blocks designed by architect Hermann Henselmann give the impression of a city gate (Tor), marking the beginning of the architectural ensemble. This magnificent boulevard, in the style of socialist classicism with allusions to Berlin’s neoclassical architecture, was created to serve as the prestigious main thoroughfare of the then capital of the GDR. The entire square is now a listed historical monument.

Address:
Karl-Marx-Allee 131A
10243 Berlin

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Plan your trip

  • Shuttle buses

The bus stop for shuttle buses is just a few minutes’ walk from Terminals 1-2. Arriving passengers should follow the signs to bus stop B. This is intended for all bus services that are not part of local public transport. There is an express bus service to BER Airport under the name ‘Airport Shuttle’. This line is faster, offers special comfort, but is subject to a surcharge. The timetable for the bus route is included in the VBB journey information. The bus offers increased comfort, is barrier-free and has plenty of space.

  • Public transport

The railway station is located in Terminal 1 on level U2. Bus stops A 1-8 for local buses are located on the arrivals level of T1. From there, Terminal 2 can also be reached on foot in a few minutes. To travel between KOSMOS and BER Airport you can for example use the trains FEX, RE8 and RB23.

  • Taxi

After your arrival can use the two taxi ranks North and South in front of Terminal 1 on level E0. You will find licensed taxis there. The costs for the ride from the BER to KOSMOS will probably be around 55€. Passengers who require a special taxi, e.g. a taxi for people with reduced mobility, a taxi with a child seat or a large-capacity vehicle, please contact a member of staff from our service provider APCOA, who will be happy to help you. You will find the service staff at the respective taxi ranks.

You have the option of travelling by train. Berlin Central Station offers well-developed, fast connections to the surrounding major cities, including those in neighbouring European countries.

Visit the website for more information: Berlin Hauptbahnhof

From Berlin Central Station you can take the underground line U5 to Frankfurter Tor or the tram M10 to Bersarinplatz and reach KOSMOS within 20-30 minutes. From these stops near the meeting venue you can also quickly reach other places in Berlin. The ticket for the ride between Berlin Central Station and KOSMOS will approximately cost 3,80€.

Visit the website of BVG for more information about the public transport https://www.bvg.de/

KOSMOS is close to the B1 and B2 motorways, which provide easy access to the A100 motorway and excellent connections to the surrounding towns and cities.