#SAPtd Berlin travel advice & taxi sharing plea
Bad news for everyone travelling to #SAPtd in Berlin by train: it seems there will be a strike of german railway workers that may last until monday:
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/german-train-drivers-union-calls-day-strike-26675559
This will surely affect other methods of getting to Berlin, so please plan accordingly.
Given that the Berlin S-Bahn will likely be on strike as well, maybe it’s a good idea to share Taxis? Maybe some of us can arrange a meeting point to get to our respective hotels. If you’re interested add your dates in the comments, please.
I’ll be arriving 10:35 in Berlin Tegel (TXL) driving to the NH Hotel Kurfürstendamm. Happy to wait for an hour or so.
Hi Frank,
Steve Rumsby and I will be arriving in Berlin Tegel around 12:15pm if others are around at that time for a taxi share.
Cheers,
G.
And we're heading to Kurfürstendamm ...
So, if anyone is heading that way at 1pm ish, let us know!
Is there an obvious place to meet at the airport?
If we are talking about Monday: I'm landing at Tegel at around 12:50. Would be nice if we could share a Taxi to our Hotel (and take a short sightseeing tour afterwards).
We're in the same hotel, so that would be perfect. I don't mind waiting for you 🙂 . And going for a little walk afterwards sounds good too.
Steve.
I fixed your typo for you Uwe 😉
There'll be plenty of beers during/after the Mentor reception in the evening. Pace yourself and don't start too early. You have a whole week of drinking ahead of you... 🙂
Steve.
😈 😈 😈 😆
I'm in for the sightseeing - weather is supposed to be OK (as if anybody knew...).
Joking aside, a wander around Berlin would be good - didn't get a chance last time I visited.
Fine, we can meet at the hotel.
S-Bahn to Central Station (10 mins) -> Walk to Reichstag and Brandenburger Tor (10 mins)
And than we can see how much time we have. We have to be at latest at 6:00 at the Messe (Check-In + search for the Mentor room)
Last time I was in Berlin it (and me) looked like this:
There's something different about you in that photo Uwe, I just can't quite figure out what it is... 😉
The beard of course ...
Of course. That's it! 🙂
Hi Frank,
Talked to others and they said it is unlikely that the S-Bahn in Berlin will strike too.
Searched for it and found the following tweet:
Berlin S-Bahn on Twitter: "The German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) has announced strike action. Underground, Tram and Bus services will run as normal
Therefore once you are in Berlin, it should be all fine. I am arriving at 3pm in Tegel. See you all there, Mark.
Hmm... their web age disagees:
Hilfreiche Tipps und Informationen für Streikbetroffene // 2014 // S-Bahn Berlin GmbH
"Die Gewerkschaft Deutscher Lokführer (GDL) hat von Donnerstag, 2 Uhr bis Montag 4 Uhr, Streiks angekündigt. Es ist davon auszugehen, dass die S-Bahn Berlin sowie der Regional- und Fernverkehr der Deutschen Bahn davon betroffen sind."
Hello,
since the S-Bahn in Berlin is operated by Deutsche Bahn and its their workforce on strike, the S-Bahn trains will also be affected.
Busses, Underground and Trams are operated by BVG and they should run as usual - with just more people cramped inside 😉
See you in Berlin!
Cheers
Hendrik
Nice job Frank,
I have colleagues going to #SAPtd who will be traveling there by train - have sent them the link.
Best regards,
Andy.
Thanks for the Heads up, Most useful.
Sincerely
Ray.
This site http://www.s-bahn-berlin.de/en/arrival-and-departure/airports has a few different ways to get into the city. I need to do some planning as i'm bringing a load of students with me.
There is a site that is listing the schedule for S-Bahnen during the strike: DB S-Bahn Berlin auf Twitter: #Notfahrplan für #Streik - Tage online, wird ständig aktualisiert (Abweichungen …
You should also try Berlin Google Maps that has a function to show you public transportation options to your hotel: Berlin Tegel Airport to Berlin, Germany - Google Maps
There is a bus 109 or 5012 that leaves every 10 minutes. 30 minutes into city center and 400 meters to walk or cab ride to the hotel. Sounds good to me, Mark.