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Conference Dinner

The conference dinner will take place in the former compressor hall of the Hansa coking plant.

The Hansa Coking Plant in Dortmund-Huckarde, inaugurated in 1928, was once among the most advanced large-scale coking facilities in the Ruhr region. At its peak, it produced up to 5,200 tons of coke daily, primarily serving the steel industry. Today, the site stands as a preserved industrial monument, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's rich industrial heritage. A highlight is the historic compressor hall, housing five original gas piston compressors, which now serves as a unique venue for events and exhibitions. Since its decommissioning in 1992, the plant has been transformed into a cultural and educational center, blending industrial history with natural reclamation.

Travel Directions to ICHSF by Public Transport

  • From NH Hotel: Take the S1 train from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Dortmund Universität. Then take the H-Bahn to Campus Süd.

  • From Dorint Hotel: From the Kreuzstraße subway station, take the U42 to Barop Parkhaus. From there, take the Bus 440 to Am Gardenkamp and walk, or continue to Eichlinghofen H-Bahn and take the H-Bahn to the Campus Süd.

  • From Courtyard Hotel: Take the bus to Universität S and then transfer to the H-Bahn, which will take you directly to the Campus Süd.

You can also use the Google Maps travel directions via the links behind the markers on the Dortmund city map below.

Public Transportation Tickets (Dortmund only)

Within Dortmund, the fare level (Preisstufe) is A. This covers all local public transport inside Dortmund.
Where to buy:

  • From the bus driver (usually single tickets only).

  • At ticket machines on S-Bahn(suburban railway)/U-Bahn(subway) platforms or inside the S-Bahn/U-Bahn, depending on which line you use.

  • At H-Bahn stations (ticket machines are available).

  • Digital (registration required): https://www.handyticket.de/portals/web/nutzer/dsw21/login.html

Recommended tickets:

  • Single Ticket (one-way): €3.60

  • Day Ticket (24-hour): €8.80 (not sold on the bus; buy at machines or digitally)


Please validate your paper ticket at the red, orange or green validation machines on the platform or inside the vehicle before you travel.


Please note that the H-Bahn, connecting both TU Dortmund campuses, is not free of charge, but is included in the Single and Day Ticket.

Taxi service

You can reach the recommended Taxi service “Taxi Dortmund” under: 
Tel: +49 231 144444
Web: https://www.taxi-dortmund.de/


To get a sense of the costs: a ~7 km taxi ride from the city center to Campus Süd is approximately €25, depending on the exact pickup point, time of day, and whether you need a minivan taxi (large-capacity taxi).


The address of the Conference Hall (Rudolf-Caudoire-Pavillion) is Baroperstr. 297, 44227 Dortmund 

Dortmund city map