Venue

Greifswald and the region around is rich in peatlands, with 10% of the area covered by peat. The region features unique coastal floodplain peatlands. Embedded within this landscape peatland research has a 200-year history in Greifswald. Over the last 30 years research has focused on peatland restoration and sustainable peatland utilisation.

Greifswald - a Hanseatic and University Town

The city of Greifswald, situated in northeastern Germany on the Baltic Sea coast, is a founding member of the Hanseatic League of Towns. Alongside the Hanseatic League, the founding of the university in 1456 was decisive for the city's development. Today, Greifswald is a nationally and internationally renowned location for science, technology and research. It is situated amidst extensive forests, peatlands, and lakes, including seven national parks and biosphere reserves and many large restoration projects. The market square with its medieval churches offers visitors one of the most beautiful Northern German market place ensembles.
More information on the city of Greifswald: www.greifswald.de

Conference Venue

The conference will take place in the lecture hall building on the Campus Loefflerstraße.

University of Greifswald, Partner in the Greifswald Mire Centre
Lecture hall – Campus Loefflerstraße

Loefflerstraße 23
17489 Greifswald

 

Getting there

Arriving via train

We recommend our guests travel to Greifswald by train via Berlin. Berlin provides numerous high-speed connections to German cities and all the European regions. For the onward journey from Berlin to Greifswald you can take a fast train (IC or ICE) or a regional train (Regionalzug) provided by the Deutsche Bahn. The journey takes about 2 to 2.5 hours.

Arriving via car

Greifswald can be accessed easily by car via the Baltic Sea motorway A20 and various main roads. Take the motorway exits 25/Greifswald or 27/Gützkow to get to the town quickly. In Greifswald there are numerous parking spaces near the old town. Please observe the signposts for the central parking guidance system. The closest parking space near the conference is “Parkplatz Museumshafen Nord” in 5 minutes walking distance.

Arriving via plane

We recommend our international guests fly to the airports in Hamburg or Berlin. From there you can travel to Greifswald via train or long distance coaches.  It takes about 2,5 hours to travel from both cities to Greifswald.

 

Accomodation

The booking portal of the city of Greifswald can be used to book your accommodation. https://urlaub.greifswald.info/