The Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nürnberg is the University of the two cities Erlangen and Nuremberg. ECROPS is located in Erlangen. Erlangen is a city with about 100.000 inhabitants 10 miles north from Nuremberg.
ECROPS is located at the "Biologikum" at the "Südgelände" of the University (building A1), which is in the southeastern part of Erlangen.
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Coming by car
Coming to Erlangen by car on the "Autobahn A3 (E3)" use the exit "Tennenlohe" and proceed towards Erlangen on the "Äußere Nürnbergerstraße". Take the exit after the third bridge and follow the sign "Universität Südgelände" on the "Kurt-Schuhmacher-Straße". Turn left at the first traffic light and you will find the signs to the different parts of the "Biologikum".
Coming by train
Erlangen can be reached easily by train. You may check the train schedule using the railway server of the Deutsche Bahn AG. Most visitors will come to Erlangen via Nuremberg. From "Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof" ("Nuremberg Central Station") trains with destination Erlangen depart at least once or twice every hour. The trip from Nuremberg to Erlangen takes about 15 to 20 minutes. You can take a taxi from the "Erlangen Train Station" to the Biologikum (about 15 min / about 15 Euros) or use the Public Transportation System (Bus 287) towards „Sebaldussiedlung" (last bus stop). From this bus station the "Biologikum" can be seen in the forrest. ECROPS is reached within 1 or 2 min.
Coming by plane
Flying into Erlangen you will arrive at the "Nürnberg International Airport" (Link: http://www.airport-nuernberg.de/) , which is about 15 km from the city center of Erlangen. The "Biologikum" can be reached from the airport within 15 to 20 minutes by TAXI. The fair will be about 15 to 20 Euros.