What happens in addition to the film programme?
In close cooperation with local organizers, restaurateurs, club operators, brawlers and pranksters we are planning an extensive supporting programme which will be published promptly. Cottbus also has a lot to offer apart from the FilmFestival. Our recommendations: a long walk in the Branitzer Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Germany or a visit of the historical Old Town with the Altmarkt and the Spremberger Turm. Many of our employees live in Cottbus and will certainly be happy to give you their "insider tips". Just ask!
How do I get to Cottbus?
ARRIVAL BY AIRPLANE/TRAIN
from Berlin:
Schönefeld Airport
Berlin Schönefeld railway station is just a few metres from the airport. From here, the best direction is Berlin Hauptbahnhof, from where trains run to Cottbus at regular intervals. From Berlin Schönefeld there are further connections via Königs Wusterhausen.
Airport Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
There is a train station under Willi-Brandt-Platz (near Terminal 1-2), from where it is best to take a train to Ostkreuz station. From there, trains run to Cottbus at regular intervals.
For railway connections: www.bahn.de
For urban traffic connections: www.bvg.de
from Dresden:
The S-Bahn line S2 connects Dresden Airport with the major stations Dresden-Neustadt and Dresden-Hauptbahnhof. Dresden Airport train station is located in the basement of the terminal building. From Dresden main station you have a direct connection to Cottbus. For urban traffic connections: www.dvb.de
from Leipzig:
The airport railway station is located directly at Leipzig Halle Airport. From here, take the train to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. There you have a connection for the further journey to Cottbus. For urban traffic connections: www.lvb.de
FROM COTTBUS STATION TO THE CITY CENTRE (STADTHALLE)
By foot:
From the station building, Bahnhofstraße leads over Bahnhofsberg to the north into the city centre. At Berliner Straße turn right to Berliner Platz. There is the town hall with the guest centre.
By public transport:
Tram 2/3/4 to the stop Stadthalle.
For further information: www.vbb.de
Where can I spend the night?
We gladly recommend our partner hotels to festival guests - the "Lindner Congress Hotel Cottbus" in the direct vicinity of the festival centre and the "Sorat Hotel Cottbus", which is also within walking distance of the festival centre and all venues. Directly to the room search/reservations here.
Our recommendations at a glance:
LINDNER CONGRESS HOTEL COTTBUS****
Berliner Platz / 03046 Cottbus
FON: +49 (355) 36 60
FAX: +49 (355) 36 69 99
www.lindner.de/de/LCC
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Comfortable hotel in a modern building complex
Location: directly in the city, directly next to the festival centre with guest and press centre and main festival venue. Only a few minutes walk from the other festival venues and festival clubs.
SORAT HOTEL COTTBUS****
Schloßkirchplatz 20 / 3046 Cottbus
FON: +49 (355) 78 44 0
FAX: +49 (355) 78 44 24 4
www.sorat-hotels.com/de/hotel/cottbus.html
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Hotel in a historical building from the Wilhelminian period.
Location: directly in the city, only a few minutes walk from festival venues and festival club.
RADISSON BLU COTTBUS****
Vetschauer Straße 12 / 03048 Cottbus
FON: +49 (355) 47 61 0
www.radissonblu.de/hotel-cottbus
Location: opposite the main station, a few minutes walk to the city centre, next to the Fürst-Pückler-Passage
SPREE-WALDHOTEL COTTBUS***
Drachhausener Straße 70 / 03044 Cottbus
FON: +49 (355) 87 64 0
FAX: +49 (355) 87 64 100
www.waldhotel-cottbus.de
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The city hotel in the countryside.
Location: in the midst of pine forests and away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet close to the centre, combines sophisticated cosiness, personal service and regional charm.
ALTSTADTHOTEL AM THEATER
Bahnhofstraße 57 / 03046 Cottbus
FON: +49 (355) 49 43 80
FAX: +49 (355) 49 43 84 00
www.altstadthotel-am-theater.de
A Family led hotel. All rooms are individually and tastefully furnished.
Location: Hotel near the Cottbus State Theatre, only a few minutes' walk from festival venues and festival clubs.
CITY HOTEL COTTBUS
Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße 10 / 03046 Cottbus
FON: +49 (355) 38 00 49 0
FAX: +49 (355) 31 00 7
www.cityhotelcottbus.de
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A City hotel in a quiet side street in the centre of Cottbus.
Location: directly in the city, only a few minutes walk from festival venues and festival club.
HOTEL ZUR SONNE
Taubenstraße 7 / 03046 Cottbus
FON: +49 (355) 38 18 80 1
FAX: +49 (355) 79 65 77
www.hotel-zur-sonne-cottbus.com/
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Small hotel in the city centre.
Location: directly in the city, only a few minutes walk from festival venues and festival club.
PENSION AARIAN
Karlsstraße 22a / 03044 Cottbus
FON: +49 (355) 79 12 29
FAX: +49 (355) 79 12 29
Inexpensive, family-run pension.
Location: close to the centre, festival venues and festival club are within walking distance.
PENSION AM BRUNSCHWIGPARK
Ströbitzer Weg 2 / 03046 Cottbus
FON: +49 (355) 79 53 27
FON: +49 (355) 79 33 10
FAX: +49 (355) 70 33 67
www.pension-am-brunschwigpark.de
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Renovated town villa.
Location: relatively central, festival venues and festival club within walking distance.