Conference Location

Campus Rothenburg
Hornburgweg 26
91541 Rothenburg o. d. T.
+49 162 2522249

University Information

Ansbach University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1996 and has grown into a dynamic, practice-oriented university with 41 study programs in Northern Bavaria. Today, around 4.500 students study in its three faculties: Business, Engineering, and Media. With approximately 90 professors and more than 230 staff members, the university offers a broad portfolio of bachelor’s and master’s programmes, combining academic quality with strong links to industry, public institutions, and international partners. Its applied research profile focuses on future-oriented fields such as data science and digital business models, artificial intelligence, smart and green engineering, media, communication, and innovation. The conference will take place at Campus Rothenburg, one of Ansbach University’s branch campuses, located in the historic town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Since 2018, the campus has combined modern learning concepts and contemporary teaching environments with the unique atmosphere of a carefully restored historic building. Campus Rothenburg offers the B.A. programme in Intercultural Management and the M.A. programme in Digital Marketing.
https://www.hs-ansbach.de/en/home

Local Information

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a living testament to medieval history. With its beautifully preserved old town, picturesquely situated above the Tauber Valley, and its distinctive half-timbered houses, the town captures the charm of a bygone era. Visitors from all over the world are drawn to the unique atmosphere that Rothenburg has to offer.
A stroll along the fully preserved town wall, or a visit to the many museums and impressive churches, offers the chance to step back in time and experience the town’s rich past. Yet Rothenburg is far more than a historical monument: its lively old town invites visitors to linger, enjoy, and explore its many cafés, restaurants, and shops.
Alongside its historical treasures, Rothenburg ob der Tauber also offers culinary highlights, especially for wine lovers, as well as close contact with nature. Whether hiking, cycling, or enjoying a relaxing walk along the town wall, everyone can find their own favourite spot here and unwind.
https://www.rothenburg.de/en/

GETTING TO ECSM

You can reach Rothenburg ob der Tauber easily by train, car, or via several nearby airports. The closest major airport is Nuremberg (NUE), about 80 km away, with a travel time of roughly 1 hour by car or about 2 hours by train. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is a larger international hub and offers frequent connections; the train journey from Frankfurt Airport to Rothenburg takes around 3 hours 38 minutes with changes in Würzburg and Steinach. Driving is straightforward as Rothenburg lies just 5 km off Autobahn A7, making it about 1h45 from Frankfurt and 2h20 from Munich by car.
(Nuremberg / Frankfurt / Stuttgart)
Option 1: Taxi (120€ / 180€ / 220€)
https://gettransfer.com/en
Option 2: Train (39-129€)
https://int.bahn.de/en?dbkanal_007=Sprachauswahl_link_English%7Estartseite
Option 3: Car rental (from 60€/day):
https://www.sixt.com/?changeLocale=true&et_uk=2972663f6c7e480d98ef9cf0351aff72&fir=1

Taxi in Rothenburg:
City Taxi Rothenburg: 0176-84002746, c.erhard@citytaxi-rothenburg.de
Note: Nearly all locations in Rothenburg can be reached on foot within 20 minutes. The walk from the conference venue to the train station takes 8 minutes.

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