Alte Mensa
Wilhelmsplatz 3
37073 Goettingen (Lower Saxony, Germany)
The sessions of the scientific programme of the IAM Symposium 2026 will take place on the first floor, in the Adam-von-Trott-Saal. The refreshment/lunch break area is located in the foyer of the hall.
The Alte Mensa is the conference and event centre of the University of Goettingen, located in the pedestrian zone of the historic old town. Formerly one of the oldest university canteens in Germany, the building was extensively renovated and reopened in 2016 as a modern conference venue.
Accessibility: The building is fully accessible. The main entrance has a ramp with a gentle slope and all floors can be reached by lift.
You can reach the Wilhelmsplatz with the Alte Mensa in a few minutes by foot (approx. 1 km / 10–12 min): follow Goetheallee and Prinzenstraße, turn right into Weender Straße, then left into Barfüßerstraße.
The bus stop closest to the Wilhelmsplatz is "Jüdenstraße".
There are no parking possibilities directly at the Wilhelmsplatz (pedestrian zone). The nearest car park is at the Albani Church/Town Hall on Albaniplatz (paid, approx. 400 m).
Not available yet. To be established after the IAM Symposium 2026.
The participants are responsible for their own daily travel to the event location. There is no shuttle service to any hotels.
Room contingents have been reserved for symposium participants in selected hotels in Goettingen. All hotels, rates and booking details can be found on the accommodation page.
Please book early – contingents are limited and subject to availability.
Hotels & room contingents →Monday, 23 November 2026 | 19:30 – Restaurant Bullerjahn, Markt 9, 37073 Goettingen
Optional get-together in the historic Old Town Hall (Ratskeller) next to the Gänseliesel fountain – only a short walk from the venue. Participation at your own expense; registration required.
More information →Godesberger Allee 70 • 53175 Bonn • iamsym@dglr.de • Phone +49 228 30805-12 • Fax +49 228 30805-24