| HomeAbout UsCoursesScheduleRegistrationFacultyOnline CoursesFAQAbout LymphedemaTherapist DirectoryOnline StoreClass PicturesNewsContact UsLinksSite Map | | | Lymphedema Therapy Certification Directions and Accommodations  Course Location: Foeldi Klinik, Roesslehofweg 2-5 D-79854 Hinterzarten, Germany Getting there by Plane*: For students flying to the course, the most convenient airports are Frankfurt International Airport in Germanyor Zurich International Airport in Switzerland. The driving time from Zurich to Hinterzarten is approximately1.5 - 2 hours; the driving time from Frankfurt to Hinterzarten is approximately 3.5 - 4 hours. Car rental can be arranged through Auto Europe (from the U.S. call toll free: 800-223-5555). Train service is available fromZurich or Frankfurt to Hinterzarten — see below for more information. Other Airports are*:
Basel-Mulhouse International Airport, France Stuttgart International Airport, Germany From Zurich Airport to Hinterzarten the distance is approximately 100 km (62 miles); from Frankfurt Airport approx. 310 km (195 miles); from Basel-Mulhouse Airport, France to Hinterzarten: approx. 90 km (55 miles) and from Stuttgart Airport approx. 180 km (110 miles) Hinterzarten is located on Highway "B 31" which connects to major Highways (Autobahn) such as A 81 (from Stuttgart and Lake Constance) or A5 (from Frankfurt, Germany and Basel, Switzerland); Driving directions from your arrival airport to Hinterzarten will be available at the rental car agency. For convenient car rentals in Europe you may call Auto Europe toll free at: 800-223-5555 or contact any major car rental agency such as Avis, Hertz, Budget etc. Getting there by Train from*:
Frankfurt Airport – The train station is on the lower level of Frankfurt Airport. You can purchase a ticket and get information (in English) about times and connections. Take the IC (Intercity train) to Freiburg/Breisgau, Germany. From there you will switch to the “Hoellentalbahn” (commuter train) directly to Hinterzarten. The trip from Frankfurt to Freiburg will take approximately 2½ -3 hours, from Freiburg to Hinterzarten it will take approximately 45 minutes.
Zurich Airport - The train station is on the lower level of Zurich Airport. You can purchase a ticket and get information (in English) about times and connections. This train will take you to the main train station in the City of Zurich. From the main station you may have to change once or twice to Freiburg, Germany. Some trains go from Zurich (main station) to Freiburg, Germany, others only to Basel, Switzerland and you will have to change once more. All will be explained to you and will be written on the ticket, including information on platform and train number. Note: when making train reservations from Zurich to Freiburg, please make sure to ask for Freiburg, Germany. There is also a Freibourg in Switzerland (different spelling but same pronunciation). From Freiburg/Breisgau, Germany you’ll take the "Hoellentalbahn" (Commuter Train) directly to Hinterzarten. This train departs every half-hour.
Basel-Mulhouse Airport, France - Take the Airport Connection Bus directly to Freiburg, Germany train station. From Freiburg/Breisgau, Germany you’ll take the "Hoellentalbahn" (Commuter Train) directly to Hinterzarten. This train departs every half-hour.
By Car*:
Hinterzarten is located on Highway "B 31" which connects to major Highways (Autobahn) such as A 81
(from Stuttgart and Lake Constance) or A5 (from Frankfurt, Germany and Basel, Switzerland); Driving
directions from your arrival airport to Hinterzarten will be available at the rental car agency. For convenient car rentals in Europe you may call Auto Europe toll free at: 800-223-5555 or contact any
major car rental agency such as Avis, Hertz, Budget etc.
Taxi Service*:
Taxi-J. von Darl at 01149-7652-982254 or email at: taxivondarl@aol.com. Airport service from and to Zurich Airport for 1-8 persons or Taxi-Hermann at 01149-7652-1666, online at: www.taxi-hermann.de or email at: info@taxi-hermann.de. Taxi services from Zurich Airport to Hinterzarten is approx. 100.00€.
Currency exchange*:
Note: The Euro (€) is the currency in Europe. The Euro will be used in all countries which belong to the
European Union (EU, most of Western Europe). Switzerland does not belong to the EU but it is possible to use the Euro as currency in most stores, hotels and airports in Switzerland.
* Currency exchange rate: $1.00 (U.S.) equals .65€. - $1.00€ (Euro) equals $1.54 (U.S.) As of June, 2008; for current exchange rates click here.
Accomodations*: Accommodation information in English is provided below and will also be included with your confirmation letter or made available upon request by contacting our office. The prices for accommodations vary between approximately $30.00— 60.00 (equal to 25.00 — 50.00 Euros) per night, per person. For additional information on the properties listed or complete listing of hotels, pensions and B&B’s please contact the Hinterzarten Tourism Bureau by e-mail at: tourist-info@hinterzarten.de or by phone: 01149-7652-120642 (from the U.S.) Their website address is: www.hinterzarten.de The staff at this tourist office speaks English and will help you to find the most suitable accommodations to meet your individual needs. Accommodation Recommendations*: Feedback from previous course participants* Hotel Silberdistel - Familie Schnur | 5 minutes walking distance to Foeldi Clinic; speaks English well, very accommodating to individual needs, early breakfast if needed, allows use of laundry facilities, price range: 39-42€ per person/per night Tel: 01149-7652-362 • Fax: 01149-7652-981763, |
Ferienhaus Speth - Familie Speth | 10 minutes walking distance to Foeldi Clinic; speaks English; excellent facilities incl. hairdryer, allows use of washer & dryer; price range: 24-70€ per person/per night Tel: 01149-7652-982011 • Fax: 01149-7652-982012 |
Gaestehaus Klingele - Familie Ketterer | 12 minutes walking distance to Foeldi Clinic; speaks some English, nice and clean rooms;only takes cash payment; price range: 20-54€ per person/per night Tel/Fax: 01149-7652-259 |
Pension Restaurant Buergerstueble - Familie Kleiser | 2 minutes walking distance to Foeldi Cinic; speaks English; Excellent facilities include hairdryer, allows use of washer and dryer; price range: 24-70€ per person/per night. Tel: 01149-7652-257 Fax: 01149-7652-919366 |
Ferienhaus Sassenhof | 15 minutes walking distance to Foeldi Clinic; speaks English, extremely accommodating, offers internet access for e-mail; price range: 70-77€ per person/per night Tel: 01149-7652-1515 Fax: 01149-7652-484 |
Ferienhaus Faller - Familie Jung | 7 minutes walking distance to Foeldi Clinic: price range: 37-47€ per person/per night Tel: 01149-7652-981525 Fax: 01172-7652-981529 |
*A substantial effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, please realize that prices frequently change according to availability and season, hotels frequently change their amenities and road construction/closures happen. Please verify any important information when making your reservations/travel plans. Thank you. | | | |
