During July, the temperature in Cologne is on average 18°C (Low of 13°C and Max of 23°C), with the possibility of rain.
Electricity
The voltage in Germany is 230 Volts, the connection is made by a two-pin plug (Type C" Europlug or Schuko). Converters or adapters might be provided in the hotels.
Currency, Banks and Post Office
The national currency in Germany is Euro. Several large banks have branches in Cologne’s City Center and are open from Monday to Friday at 8:30 am – 4 pm. A Main Post Office is located inside WDR-Arkaden (Breite Straße 6-26; about 400m away from Gürzernich). Opening hours Mon-Fri 9 am – 7 pm.
Insurance
All conference attendees are advised to arrange private travel insurance. The conference organizers and committee accept no liability for personal accidents or damages to property.
Tourism / Shopping / Museums
Cologne offers a variety of attractions and lots of things to see and do. Walk along the Rhine and the Cathedral in the old town quarters of the city, visit one of the 365 churches, go shopping and sightseeing around Neumarkt, … More information about Cologne’s attractions and culture and tourist offers are provided under: http://www.cologne-tourism.com/attractions-culture.html