European Congress on Head and Neck Oncology

About Berlin

Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest. The urban area of Berlin has a population of over 4.6 million, making it the most populous in Germany. The Berlin-Brandenburg capital region has around 6.2 million inhabitants and is Germany's second-largest metropolitan region after the Rhine-Ruhr region, as well as the fifth-biggest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union.

Getting There

• Berlin is well-connected by air, with Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) serving as the primary international gateway, located approximately 25 kilometers southeast of the city center. Direct flights connect Berlin to major European cities and beyond, making it accessible for international attendees. From the airport, the Airport Express train (S9 and S45 lines) offers a convenient 30-minute journey into central Berlin, running frequently throughout the day. The city's extensive public transport network includes U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (commuter rail), trams, and buses, all integrated under a single ticketing system. Taxis and rideshare services are readily available at the airport and throughout the city for direct transfers to your accommodation or the congress venue.