TRAVEL & LOGISTICS

Planning Your Visit

Everything you need to know about traveling to Berlin

Travel Scholarships

We have a small number of competitive scholarships available for early career scholars (PhD students and postdoctoral researchers).

Application Requirements

If you are interested in applying, please send the following information to 2026@visionsinmethodology.org with the subject line "Application for VIM Travel Scholarship":

  1. 1. A recent CV
  2. 2. A draft of the paper you would like to present, OR if this is not yet ready, another representative sample of your academic work
  3. 3. A brief statement (<700 words) describing your broader research agenda and expected substantive and methodological contributions
  4. 4. The location from which you will be traveling

Submission Guidelines

  • • Please send your CV and paper draft as attachments
  • • The statement may be either an attachment or in the body of the email
  • • Please make sure all attachments are PDFs

Application Deadline

Monday, March 23, 2026

(End of day, Berlin time)

Notification Date

Friday, March 27, 2026

(In advance of registration deadline)

Conference Venue

Hertie School

Address

Friedrichstraße 180

10117 Berlin, Germany

Phone

+49 30 259 219 0

About the Venue

The Hertie School is located in the heart of Berlin, close to the main train station and easily accessible by public transportation. The building features modern conference facilities, accessible spaces, and is surrounded by numerous restaurants and cafes.

Visit Hertie School Website

Getting to Berlin

By Air

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is Berlin's main international airport, located approximately 30 km from the city center.

  • → Airport Express trains (FEX, RE7, RB14) run every 20 minutes to Berlin Hauptbahnhof (30 minutes)
  • → S-Bahn lines S9 and S45 connect to central Berlin (45 minutes)
  • → Taxi to the conference venue takes approximately 40 minutes

By Train

Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) is one of Europe's largest train stations and is just a 10-minute walk from the Hertie School.

  • → High-speed ICE trains connect Berlin to major German cities
  • → International connections to Amsterdam, Paris, Vienna, and more
  • → The conference venue is within walking distance of the station

Accommodation

Berlin offers a wide range of accommodation options for all budgets. We recommend booking early as May is a popular time to visit Berlin.

Important Note

Please note that all listed booking prices are subject to a Berlin city tax of 7.5%, which will be added on top of the room rate.

Conference Hotel Deals

We have negotiated special rates at two hotels near the conference venue:

art'otel Berlin Mitte

Dates: May 27-30, 2026

Prices:

  • • Single room: €169/night (May 27-28), €189/night (May 29)
  • • Double room: €189/night (May 27-28), €209/night (May 29)

Includes: Breakfast

Booking Deadline: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Address: Wallstraße 70-73, 10179 Berlin, Germany

Phone: 00 800 814 70000 (Europe toll free)

Email: abmres@artotelsgermany.com

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Capri by Fraser Berlin

Dates: May 27-30, 2026

Price: €190 per night

Includes: Breakfast

Booking Deadline: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Address: Scharrenstraße 22, 10178 Berlin, Germany

Phone: +49 (0)30 200 770 1888

Email: reservations.berlin@capribyfraser.com

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Budget-Friendly Alternative

The area immediately around the conference is somewhat more expensive than other fun neighborhoods in Berlin. Public transit is excellent, making it easy to stay in other parts of the city. For a more budget-friendly alternative with desirable locations all around Berlin, check out Numa.

Other Suggested Areas to Stay

Mitte

Central location, walking distance to the venue

Kreuzberg

Vibrant neighborhood with excellent dining options

Prenzlauer Berg

Charming area with cafes and cultural attractions

Friedrichshain

Hip area with good public transport connections

Getting Around Berlin

Berlin has an excellent public transportation system consisting of U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (urban rail), buses, and trams.

Purchase a day ticket (Tageskarte) or weekly ticket for unlimited travel

Download the BVG app for real-time schedules and mobile tickets

Berlin is very bike-friendly with extensive bike lanes

Practical Information

Currency: Euro (€)
Language: German (English widely spoken)
Time Zone: Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Emergency: 112
Electricity: 230V, 50Hz (Type C/F plugs)

Weather in Late May

Temperature: 15-22°C (59-72°F)

Mild with occasional rain - bring layers

Visa Information

Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to enter Germany. Please check requirements well in advance.

Check the German Federal Foreign Office website for requirements

Apply at least 2-3 months before travel

We can provide invitation letters upon acceptance

Accessibility

We are committed to making the conference accessible to all participants. The Hertie School is fully wheelchair accessible.

If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact us via the contact page so we can ensure your needs are met.