Informations about the Site of

``Ellipticity and Parabolicity in Analysis and Geometry (EPAG 2001)''

Potsdam, 20-24 August 2001

Location:

Institute of Mathematics
University of Potsdam
Am Neuen Palais 10
D-14469 Potsdam
Germany

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 Campus Neues Palais

Some links for facts:

Local Time and Weather:

Local Time: Universal Time + 2 h = CEST (Central European Summer Time)
Local Weather:

Current Time and Temperature:

Time and Temperature

Important telephone numbers:

Police: 110
Ambulance: 112
Taxi (in Potsdam): +49-(0)331-292929
Conference Office: Phone: +49-(0)331-977-1177
Fax: +49-(0)331-977-1440

Public Transportation:

Whilst in Potsdam we recommend to use Potsdam public transportation for travelling. You may choose to either take buses, trams, or trains to reach your destinations within Potsdam. There are also regular suburban and regional (express) trains connecting Potsdam and Berlin.

The following two plans of Potsdam public transport are available:

The ticket fare for a single ride within Potsdam is 2,50 DM; 3,90 DM for rides beyond the city limits. Please have a look at the plans above for the limits of the zones A/B/C.

We suggest to buy a 7-day-ticket (»7-Tage-Karte Standard Potsdam«) valid for all rides on Potsdam public transportation. The price is 18 DM (zones AB or BC), or 28 DM (zones ABC), respectively (see also the plans).

Notice that tickets valid for Potsdam public transportation in general will not include rides in Berlin! If you intend to travel regularly within Potsdam and Berlin you may choose to buy a 7-day-ticket valid for all rides in both cities and the whole region that costs 52 DM (»7-Tage-Karte Standard Berlin ABC«). The price for the corresponding 1-day-ticket is 9,90 DM, while a single ride (one-way) is 4,50 DM.

More information about public transportation in Berlin (and surroundings) is to be found here:

Cultural Activities:

Historic Sights Potsdam:

Potsdam is in the heart of former Prussia, and it was both a garrison, and a residence for its leaders. Many palaces and gardens are witnesses of this historic era.
The most famous king of Prussia was Frederick II (the Great). Potsdam (and the whole region Brandenburg) owes many of its fame and sights to him. Worldwide known is the palace Sanssouci, the summer residence of Frederick the Great.

General Information Berlin:

Berlin is a rapidly changing city with many attractions. Both an old and the new capital, Berlin offers a variety of sights ranging from historic places to futuristic buildings, arts, and architecture.
Especially of interest are the famous museums and theatres, and the New Berlin (``New Berlin'' is almost an idiomatic expression in Germany), i.e., the many projects that emerged from the reunification in 1990, which in fact created an entirely new city.
There are several online services that offer general information about Berlin and its sights. Below please find a selection:
  • The Timeout-Guide Berlin offers information about sightseeing, history, entertainment, eating and drinking, etc. There is also a site about up-to-date highlights of Berlin life.
  • BerlInfo offers some information about sights and life in Berlin.
  • There is a Mini-Guide Berlin (in German) available on the website of Marco-Polo Travelling Guides.

Museums in Berlin:

Berlin's museums are well-known all over the world. In particular, the famous collections of German nineteenth century archeologists from their excavations in the Mediterranean area are to be found in the Pergamon Museum, and in the Ägyptisches Museum.

Berlin Program:

The program of the theatres, cinemas, galleries, etc. in Berlin are available from the TIP-Magazine (German). You can browse the database also for international films and events, e.g., (English) original language movies.

National Horticulture Show:

In 2001 Potsdam hosts the National Horticulture Show (Bundesgartenschau, for short: BUGA). This popular exhibition attracts many visitors with an interest in gardening from all over Germany and neighbouring countries, and participants should consider a visit in the beautiful parks. The day ticket costs 21 DM, entrance past 5 pm is 7 DM.

Practical Hints and Services:

How to get Money:

You can get German currency (DM) cash at the banks and cash terminals. The cash terminals are accessible 24 hours a day, and they are to be found regularly in the city, as well as at the station and the airport. However, there is no cash terminal nor a bank on the University Campus!
Trace back the Exchange Rates.

Telephone:

All public telephones in Germany allow worldwide calls. There are both card and coin phones, with the majority being card phones. However, on the University Campus you will find merely coin phones! Telephone cards can be purchased almost everywhere, e.g., in the small shops at the airport and the station.
The extension for international calls is 00, e.g., to call into the United States you would have to dial 001 first.

Meals:

The participants may have all meals at the refectory of the University (Monday to Friday). The dishes are tasty, and the cost low; see the refectories menu (German).
During the coffee breaks of the workshop, coffee, tea, and cake will be served. On Thursday evening (August 23) there is the conference dinner.

Finding your Way:

In addition to the travel information upon arrival, and the maps of the workshop's site for your orientation, you can to find your way.