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Getting to SPiN Darmstadt.

The German office sits in the TIZ building in Darmstadt — walking distance from the Hauptbahnhof and from the European Space Operations Centre.

5 things to know before you arrive.

Access and reception

On arrival at the TIZ Building, take the lift to the 3rd floor and follow the signs to SPiN. The offices are in Block C, at the end of the corridor.

Visitors should report to the SPiN office on the 3rd floor. If required, SPiN staff will support access to the parking area and navigation inside the building.

Arriving by air

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is approximately 25 km from Darmstadt and is connected by direct bus and taxi services.

The AirLiner, operated by HEAG mobilo, is a direct shuttle to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof. It is a yellow double-decker and easy to recognise: Terminal 1, bus stop 14; from Terminal 2 take the free shuttle to Terminal 1. Tickets cost about €7 and cards are accepted on board.

Arriving by train

Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof is within walking distance of the TIZ Building. Go up the stairs from the platform, turn right towards the shopping area (Rewe, pharmacy), take the escalator down to the ground floor and exit on the left side towards Europaplatz.

Turn right into Lise-Meitner-Strasse, after about 20 m turn left into Bratustrasse, continue straight and turn right into Robert-Bosch-Strasse. After about 150 m the TIZ Building (No. 7) is on your right. Walking time is about 7–10 minutes.

Arriving by car

Darmstadt is connected to the German motorway network by the A5 (north–south) and the A67 (west). Follow the signs for Darmstadt-Nord / Europaviertel and continue towards Robert-Bosch-Strasse. The TIZ Building is at number 7.

Visitor parking is available inside the TIZ compound. At the entrance barrier, call +49 6151 627 4451 and SPiN staff will open the gate.

Arriving by taxi

Taxis are available at both terminals. A typical journey to the TIZ Building takes 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic.

If you have any difficulty finding us, call the office on +49 6151 627 4451.

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