ECMWF, Robert-Schuman-Platz 3, 53175 Bonn
The temporary ECMWF Bonn facility is based at Robert-Schuman Platz, located in the Hochkreuz sub-district of Bonn, in the north of the Bad Godesberg district. The area has good car, cycle, walking and public transport networks.
For information (in German and English) about travelling to Bonn by air or train as well as about travelling within Bonn by public transport, rental car, taxi or bicycle, see the City of Bonn website Transport and Travel section.
Getting to ECMWF in Bonn
By public transport
The closest public transport stop to ECMWF is ‘Robert-Schuman-Platz’ (approx. 2-minute walk):
- Undergound (U-Bahn) lines 66 and 68
- Bus routes 631 and 638
Stop ‘Deutsche Telekom/Olof-Palme Allee’ (approx. 12-minute walk):
- Underground (U-Bahn) lines 16 and 63
Stop ‘Volksbank-Haus’ (approx. 7-minute walk):
- Bus route 610 or 611
By car/taxi
From Cologne-Bonn airport: approx. 40 minutes; taxi fare approx. EUR 60
From nearest train station (Bonn UN Campus): approx. 5 minutes
Enter Jean-Monnet Strasse via Heinemannstrasse, then turn right on to Kurt-Georg-Kiesinger Allee. The BMUV building is straight ahead, behind a row of flagpoles where you will see the ECMWF flag among others. Report to security officers at Reception.
Parking is available in an underground carpark. To request a permit, please contact ECMWF Property Services.
If you wish to travel by taxi and pay by card, it is advisable to check with the driver first if card payment is accepted.
Where to stay in Bonn
For information about hotels and other accommodation in Bonn, see the City of Bonn website Accommodation section.