Mental Calculation World Cup 2024
Paderborn, Germany
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Useful information and links for your trip to Paderborn
How to Reach the MCWC Location:
The MCWC contest will take place at Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum
(HNF), Fürstenallee 7, Paderborn. You can get to HNF directly by
public transport with bus No. 11. The bus stop is called
MuseumsForum. The bus timetable can be found here.
Hotels in Paderborn
It is recommended to book at Welcome
Hotel Paderborn which very close to HNF. If you mention the
code "MCWC" when booking until 17 June you can make use of a special
rate for MCWC participants (when booking by e-mail to PAD.Reservierung@welcome-hotels.com).
Of course, you can also book a hotel room in Paderborn on your own.
A full list of accommodation possibilities in Paderborn is available
here.
You are kindly asked to look for accommodation early enough.
How to Reach Paderborn
You can fly directly to
airport Paderborn/Lippstadt (PAD). Public
bus transfer is provided between Paderborn mail railway
station and the airport.
If you arrive at Frankfurt airport (FRA), traveling from the airport
to Paderborn by train should be easy; the airport has its own train
station.
For finding a train, just enter "Frankfurt airport" as departure at
https://www.bahn.com/en.
If you arrive late at Frankfurt airport, it could be a good option
to stay in Frankfurt for one night, for example at IntercityHotel
Frankfurt Airport (directly at the airport).
If you use German
Railway, please note that for most trains, you have to buy a
ticket BEFORE entering a train. Buying a ticket can be done
online or at a railway station. Note that you need to carry the ID
card or credit card that was used for buying the online ticket.
For your trip to Paderborn, it is recommended to pay the "Flexpreis"
rate even if it is higher. The cheaper prizes (called "Sparpreis")
are bound to a specific train. If your flight should be late, the
ticket would not be valid anymore for the next train.
Additional Information for your trip to Germany:
Money: The currency in Germany is Euro (EUR). ATM machines
offer cash withdawal by credit cards.
Power: The German power system offers 230 V 50 Hz AC, common
plugs and sockets are SchuKo (symmetrical plug with side grounding
contacts), sometimes also the simpler Europlug (2-pin plug without
grounding contacts). Devices designed for lower voltage levels (e.g.
110V hairdryers) require a suitable upstream transformer.
Smoking: is not allowed in public rooms.
Time: Germany is located in the CET/CEST time zone
(UTC+1/+2). During MCWC, we will have UTC/GMT +2 hours.
Wi-Fi: You have free access to Wi-Fi everywhere at the
HNF.
More information can be found at the Paderborn Tourist Information web site.
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