HOW TO GET TO THE BASE FROM BER – BERLIN AIRPORT
📍 Accommodation Address: The Base, Pestalozzistraße 5–8, 13187 Berlin
🚇 By Public Transportation
Total Duration: approx. 50–60 minutes
- From the airport
From Flughafen BER Terminal 1-2 station, take S-Bahn line S9 in the direction of Spandau.
⏱️ Duration: approx. 20–25 minutes
Trains typically depart every 10 minutes. - Transfer at S Schöneweide Bhf
At S Schöneweide, change to S-Bahn line S8 in the direction of Birkenwerder.
⏱️ Duration: approx. 30 minutes
S8 trains run every 10–20 minutes. - Get off at S+U Pankow Station
Stay on the S8 line until you reach S+U Pankow. - Walk to The Base
From S+U Pankow, it’s about a 15-minute walk to Pestalozzistraße 5–8, 13187 Berlin.
We recommend using Google Maps for walking directions.
❗ IMPORTANT:
- 🎫 You will need a valid public transport ticket. Purchase via the BVG App or at the airport station.
- 🔎 Tip: There are alternative public transport routes. Use the official Berlin transit planner at www.bvg.de or the BVG App to find the best real-time connections, including S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram, or bus.
🚗 By Car
If you prefer to travel by car, you can:
- Use a ride-hailing app like Uber or Bolt (both operate in Berlin)
Estimated travel time: 40–50 minutes, depending on traffic and time of day
The main contact for our team in Berlin is the phone number below. Feel free to text, call, or use WhatsApp.
During the working hours (Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM), we are ready to assist you with anything.
Outside of the working hours, this number is for emergencies only.
Contact & Emergency Number: +49 176 664 734 04
To provide you with an assistance during your stay, a member of the ECCEDU team will be always on site during the program. Below, you can find the roster & contact details. However, for simplicity reasons, we recommend using the above-mentioned contact & emergency number.
- From June 20 to July 12, 2025, Pavla Vybíhalová – pavla.vybihalova@eccedu.net, +420 774 418 583
- From July 12 to July 19, 2025, Milada Soliman Macků – milada.macku@eccedu.net, +420 730 874 881
- From July 19 to August 3, 2025, Mariam Vepkhvadze – mariam.vepkhvadze@eccedu.net, +420 605 359 320
- From August 3 to August 16, 2025, Milada Soliman Macků – milada.macku@eccedu.net, +420 730 874 881
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
- 112 – European Emergency Number
- 110 – Police
- 112 – Fire and Rescue Service
- 112 – Emergency Medical Service
Alexianer St. Hedwig Hospital
Große Hamburger Str. 5–11, 10115 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 23110
Arztbesuche.de – Arzt-Notdienst und Hausbesuche für Berlin
Ebersstraße 82, 10827 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 255553664
Ärztehaus Lichtenrade
Bahnhofstraße 9, 12305 Berlin, Germany
B.M.S. Berlin-Medical-Service UG
Horazweg 8A, 12109 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 55657310
Bethel Hospital Berlin
Promenadenstraße 3–5, 12207 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 77910
BMLG – Berlin Medical Lifeguard – Sanitätsdienst
Florapromenade 3, 13187 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 33 387062344
Center for Transfusion Medicine and Cell Therapy Berlin
Seestraße 4, 13353 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 450553899
Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum Notaufnahme
Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 450553000
Charité University Medicine Berlin Campus Benjamin Franklin Emergency
Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 84450
Christiane-Herzog-Zentrum
Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 450566587
Coronatest Berlin Mitte
Joachim-Karnatz-Allee 47, 10557 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 20889062
Abteilung Sportmedizin der Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Philippstraße 13, Haus 11, 10115 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 209346090
Maple Pharmacy
Petersburger Str. 31, 10249 Berlin, Friedrichshain
Phone: 030 4264122
Amsel Pharmacy
Rostocker Str. 15, 13059 Berlin, Hohenschönhausen
Phone: 030 96203963
Pharmacy Alt-Rudow
Alt-Rudow 26, 12357 Berlin, Neukölln
Phone: 030 6635068
Pharmacy at Hugenottenplatz
Hugenottenplatz 1, 13127 Berlin, Pankow
Phone: 030 4751160
Pharmacy at the Town Hall Lichtenberg
Möllendorffstr. 111, 10367 Berlin, Lichtenberg
Phone: 030 5594768
Pharmacy at the Zoo
Rummelsburger Str. 13, 10315 Berlin, Lichtenberg
Phone: 030 5159160
Pharmacy at Wittenbergplatz
Bayreuther Str. 44, 10787 Berlin, Schöneberg
Phone: 030 21478873
When travelling around Berlin, we recommend using apps like Bolt or Uber rather than a classic taxi. Here’s why:
✅ Transparent Pricing
With Bolt or Uber, you always see the price estimate before you confirm the ride. There’s no risk of being overcharged, which can sometimes happen with regular street taxis, especially in tourist-heavy areas.
✅ No Language Barrier
You can simply enter your destination in the app, so there’s no need to explain your address or worry about language misunderstandings with the driver.
✅ Easy Payment
Pay directly in the app using your credit/debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay—no need to carry cash or worry about exact change.
✅ Reliable GPS and Tracking
You can track your driver’s arrival, share your trip status with friends or family, and review your route.
REMEMBER, IN CASE OF LEAVING THE COUNTRY, YOU MUST LET US KNOW BY FILLING IN THE TRAVEL FORM!
Travel form: CLICK HERE
Tips for travelling:
INSURANCE INFORMATION
The UCLA have arranged two types of insurance policies for all the students:
The details of your insurance are available in your UCLA portals.
The CISI insurance is seen as primary as UCLA can sometimes get Guartentee of Payment setup, although this is usually only the case with larger issues.
Otherwise, with both policies the student can pay out of pocket and submit a claim for reimbursement later.
