Travel & Accommodation

The 24th German Congress for Health Services Research (DKVF) will take place from September 22–24, 2025, at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). Below, you will find essential information regarding travel and accommodation.

Venue

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)
Martinistraße 52
20251 Hamburg, Germany

Arrival Information

The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is conveniently located and easily accessible by various means of transport. Whether you are traveling by train, car, plane, or public transport, there are many options to reach the 24th German Congress for Health Services Research (DKVF).

By Car

The UKE can be accessed via Highway A7 (exit Stellingen) and main roads B433, B434, B447, and B5 towards the Eppendorf district.

  • Parking: Enter via Martinistraße to access the APCOA underground parking garage, which also offers disabled parking spaces.

🔗 Current parking fees: APCOA Parking

    By Public Transport

    By Train

    • Hamburg Central Station: Take U1 towards Garstedt/Norderstedt to Kellinghusenstraße, then transfer to bus 20 or 25, which takes you directly to UKE.
    • Alternatively, take bus X35 from Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) directly to UKE.

    🔗 Timetable & connections: Deutsche Bahn

    By S-Bahn (Suburban Train)

    • S1 or S3 to Altona, then transfer to bus 20 or 25 to UKE.
    • S2 or S5 to Holstenstraße, then transfer to bus 20 or 25 to UKE.
    • From Hamburg Central Station, take bus X35 directly to UKE.

    🔗 Timetable & route planner: Hamburg Public Transport (HVV)

    By U-Bahn (Underground)

    • U1 or U3 to Kellinghusenstraße, then transfer to bus 20 or 25 to UKE.
    • U3 to Eppendorfer Baum, then a 10-minute walk to UKE.
    • U3, U2, or U4 to Berliner Tor, then transfer to bus X35 directly to UKE.

    🔗 Timetable & route planner: Hamburg Public Transport (HVV)

    By Bus

    • Lines 20 and 25 stop at Eppendorfer Park (Administrative Building) and Main Entrance (UK Eppendorf).
    • Lines X35, 113, and 281 stop directly at UKE’s main entrance.

    🔗 Plan your journey: HVV

        By Air
        • From Hamburg Airport: Take the S1 S-Bahn to Ohlsdorf, transfer to U1 (Hudtwalckerstraße), then take bus 20 or 25 directly to UKE.
        • Taxi: Travel time approx. 15 minutes.
          By Bicycle
          • UKE provides two StadtRAD (city bike) stations.
          • Bicycle parking is available behind the Campus Lehre (N55), accessible via Süderfeldstraße.

          🔗 More info on StadtRAD: StadtRAD Hamburg

            By Taxi
            • Taxi stand located opposite the main entrance (O10), next to Health Kitchen (O11).
            • Taxi service (UKE main gate): +49 (0) 40 7410 - 53082