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Paderborn, Germany

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 16 August you can make use of a special rate for MCWC participants (when booking by e-mail to PAD.Reservierung@welcome-hotels.com). Early booking is very recommended as rooms may fill up quickly.
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.