Table of Contents - Abbott Medical Optics
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Table of Contents - Abbott Medical Optics
AMO Germany Site Guide AMO Germany GmbH Rudolf-Plank-Strasse 31 76275 Ettlingen GERMANY Tel: +49 7243 729 0 1 Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. Address, Directions, and Maps ............................................................................. 3 General Contact Information................................................................................. 6 About AMO’s Training Facility .............................................................................. 8 About Ettlingen ...................................................................................................... 9 2 1. Address, Directions, and Maps AMO Germany GmbH Rudolf-Plank-Strasse 31 76275 Ettlingen GERMANY Tel: ++49 7243 729 0 Hotel - Restaurant Erbprinz Rheinstraße 1 76275 Ettlingen GERMANY Phone: ++49 7243 3220 www.erbprinz.de Double click on the map or follow the goggle map link for an area map near Abbott Medical Optics Inc.. The city of Ettlingen is geographically close to three major airports: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) ~100km, Strasbourg Airport (SXB) in France ~75km, and Baden Karlsruhe Airport (FKB) ~40km. Transportation from the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) ICE Train + Taxi The best way to get from the Frankfurt Airport to the Hotel Erbprinz is to take the ICE (InterCityExpress) train to from the airport to Karlsruhe, then take a taxi from the Karlsruhe terminal to the hotel. The ICE terminal is 3 located at the AIRail Terminal, right next to Terminal 1. Trains arrive at and depart from platforms 4 to 7. The journey from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe takes a little over 1 hour. The schedule for the trains and the seats available for each train vary so you will need to visit the following web site to pre-purchase tickets: http://www.deutschebahn.com/site/bahn/en/start.html For the best prices, however, please visit the DB Travel Centers at the airport provide travel details and take bookings for long distance rail tickets. One Travel Center is located at Terminal 1, Level 0, in Hall B, and the other directly at the AIRail Terminal, Level 3. Additional information, such as details of trains and timetables, can also be obtained at the DB Service Point, located at Terminal 1, Level 0, in Hall B. Opening hours: DB Travel Center Daily 6.00 - 22.30 hrs (6am - 10:30pm) Tel.: +49-18-05-99-66-33 Fax: +49-69-690-265-15523 Fare • DB Service Point Daily, 24 hrs. Tel.: +49-69-690-265-15540 Fax: +49-69-265-265-35850 At the time of writing, a one-way direct ticket purchased on raileurope.com costs approximately €37 for second class and €70 for first class. Taxi in Karlsruhe Once you reach Karlsruhe, there are taxi stands located at the train station that can take you to Ettlingen. Should you require it, the number for the centralized taxi cab agency in Karlsruhe is +49-0721-944-144. Rental Car The Frankfurt Airport has multiple rental car facilities located throughout the airport. The following chart shows the different companies, their locations and phone numbers, as well as their hours of operation: Companies Location and Telephone Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A Phone: +49-18-054-62526 Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D Phone: +49-69-690-72791 Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A Phone: +49-69-690-32631 Terminal 1, Level 1 Hall B Phone: +49-69-690-27771 Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D Phone: +49-69-690-72785 Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A Phone: +49-69-690-74440 Terminal 1, Level 1 Hall B Phone: +49-69-690-74441 Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D Phone: +49-69-690-77280 Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A Phone: +49-69-7970 Terminal 1, Level 1 Hall B Phone: +49-69-7970 Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D Phone: +49-69-7970 Website Link Hours of Operation http://www.alamo.com All Terminals 6.00 - 00.30 hrs daily http://www.avis.com Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A 6.00 - 24.00 hrs daily Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D 6.00 - 22.00 hrs daily http://www.budget.com http://www.europcar.com Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A 6.00 - 24.00 hrs daily Terminal 1, Level 1 Hall B 6.00 - 22.00 hrs daily Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D 6.00 - 22.00 hrs daily Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A 0.00 – 24.00 hrs daily Terminal 1, Level 1 Hall B 6.00 - 00.30 hrs daily Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D 6.00 - 0.30 hrs daily 4 Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A Phone: +49-69-695-93244 Terminal 1, Level 1 Hall B Phone: +49-69-695-93244 Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D Phone: +49-69-696-94073 Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A Phone: +49-80-046-47336 Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D Phone: +49-80-046-47336 Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A Phone: +49-18-052-62525 Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D Phone: +49-18-052-62525 http://www.hertz.com Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A 6.00 - 01.00 hrs daily Terminal 1, Level 1 Hall B Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D 6.00 - 23.00 hrs daily www.nationalcar.com All Terminals 6.00 - 00.30 hrs daily http://www.sixt.com All Terminals 6.00 - 24.00 hrs daily Transportation from the Strasbourg Airport (SXB) Rental Car As the Strasbourg Airport is only 75 km from Ettlingen, renting a car would be the easiest method of transportation. The rental car facilities are located in the Arrivals area of the airport. Companies Telephone Website Link +33 3 88 68 82 53 http://www.avis.com Booking: 0 825 358 358 Airport: 0 825 004 101 http://www.europcar.com +33 3 88 64 69 50 http://www.hertz.com +33 3 90 29 73 73 http://www.sixt.com Transportation from the Baden Karlsruhe Airport (FKB) Taxi in Karlsruhe There are taxi stands located in front of the airport terminal building that can take you to Ettlingen. Should you require it, the number for the centralized taxi cab agency in Karlsruhe is +49-0721-944-144. 5 Directions to the AMO/Germany Training Center from the Hotel Erbprinz Please refer to the map on page 3. 1. Head southeast on L613/Rheinstraße toward L613/Schillerstraße 10 m 2. Turn right at Rastatter Straße 2.2 km 3. Turn left onto the ramp to L607 0.2 km 4. Turn right at L607 Go through 1 traffic circle 1.1 km 2. General Contact Information EMERGENCY SERVICES POLICE EMERGENCY 110 FIRE EMERGENCY 112 EMERGENCY AMBULANCE 112 or 115 PHARMACIST www.apotheken.de (this web site lists all of the pharmacies in Germany) EMERGENCY DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST Look in a local newspaper for the heading Notdienst Kalendar (Emergency Calendar) to find an emergency doctor or pharmacist in your area HOSPITALS WITH ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES (24 HRS) Diakonissenkrankenhaus Karlsruhe – Rüppurr Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Freiburg Diakonissenstraße 28 76199 Karlsruhe Ph: 0721 / 889 0 Fax: 0721 / 889 3456 Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe gGmbH Moltkestr. 90 D-76137 Karlsruhe Ph: 0721 / 9 74-0 St. Vincentius-Kliniken Karlsruhe Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Freiburg Steinhäuserstr. 18 76135 Karlsruhe Ph: 0721/ 81 08 - 1 Fax: 0721/ 81 08 - 21 00 Paracelsus-Klinik Karlsruhe Raiherwiesenstraße 15-17 76227 Karlsruhe Ph: 0721 / 40 91-0 Fax: 0721 / 40 66 42 Klinik für Herzchirurgie Karlsruhe GmbH Franz-Lust-Str. 30 76185 Karlsruhe Ph: 0721 / 9738-0 Fax: 0721 / 9738-111 6 St. Marienkrankenhaus Karlsruhe Edgar-von-Gierke-Str. 2 76135 Karlsruhe Ph: 0721 / 8197-0 Fax: 0721 / 8197-499 SRH Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach gGmbH Guttmannstraße 1 76307 Karlsbad Ph: 07202 61-0 Fax: 07202 61-61 62 TRAVEL INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL EMBASSIES www.embassyworld.com GERMAN NATIONAL TOURIST BOARD (069) 75 19 03 FEDERAL FOREIGN OFFICE (030) 5000 0 FRANKFURT AIRPORT (0180) 5 37 24 636 STRASBOURG AIRPORT (33) 3 88 64 67 67 BADEN KARSRUHE AIRPORT (49) 729 66 2309 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CENTRAL INFORMATION ADAC (0180) 5 10 11 12 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ADAC (01802) 22 22 22 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ACE (01802) 34 35 36 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AVD (0691) 66060 TELEPHONE SERVICES OPERATOR ASSISTANCE (0180) 2001033 NATIONAL DIRECTORY INQUIRIES 11833 NATIONAL DIRECTORY INQUIRIES (IN ENGLISH) 11837 INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORY INQUIRIES 11834 7 3. About AMO’s Training Facility Upon entering AMO’s Germany office, you will be greeted by our friendly receptionists: Birgit Reisberger, Barbara Hellebrand, and Gritta Gebbert (pictured above from left to right). If you have any questions, you can contact our receptionists by phone at +49 7243 7290. Or you can contact our Phaco Trainer, Mr. Andreas Lange. His contact information is as follows: Phone: +49 7243 729 467 Mobile: +49 175 29 55 66 8 e-mail: [email protected] 8 4. About Ettlingen Local Culture Ettlingen is a charming district town of about 38,000 inhabitants with a history of more than 1250 years. Nestled in the hills of the Northern Black Forest in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Ettlingen offers visitors an interesting blend of a picturesque Old Town with dreamy streets and alleys and a modern industrial estate area with many site advantages. Ettlingen is an ideal starting point to explore the Black Forest with its endless hiking trails. Throughout the year, Ettlingen is home to various cultural events, such as the open air theatre festival season in the summer. Also worth noting is Ettlingen’s architecture, which include a castle from the 13th century, churches from the 12th - 15th century, and various historic buildings. Additional Local Information Language While the dominant language of Germany is German, English is spoken widely, particularly in tourist destinations. Nevertheless, knowing a bit of German before you go will help you get around more independently. Even if you studied German, be aware that German dialects may use different words and pronunciations than what is called High German. Currency The currency used in Germany is the Euro. Notes come in denominations of €100, €50, €20, €10 and €5 and the coins in use are €2, €1, € 0.50, € 0.20, € 0.10, € 0.05, € 0.02 and € 0.01. Credit Cards and Traveller’s Checks Credit cards are accepted in approximately 60 per cent of all shops, petrol stations, restaurants and hotels in Germany. Most Germans still settle in cash or rely on debit cards called "EC" or "Eurocheque" cards which are not logo-bearing and do not work like credit cards. While some hotels, restaurants and other venues will take credit cards, by far the majority does not. When shopping or consuming anything, it's always wise to ask in advance, otherwise you'll be expected to pay in cash. Personal checks are unknown in Germany. Traveller’s Checks generally provide the best rate of exchange. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's checks in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars. Visitors are advised to have their traveller's checks exchanged at “bureaux de change” as banks often refuse to change them and they are not accepted as payment in general stores. Taxes The value added tax in Germany is 19%, but non EU residents can get this money back on purchases greater than € 30 if the merchandise is exported within three months of purchase. Look for shops that offer VAT Reclaim assistance - these shops will generally have a placard or window sticker along with all the stickers that say what types of credit cards they accept. When you make your purchase, ask for the VAT Reclaim Form (this is very important). Some shops will fill this out for you or even give you your refund or a discount on the spot. Otherwise, to collect the refund, you must present the form you received from the shop to a customs official at the airport. Tipping A service charge of 15% is included in the menu price in restaurants, bars, etc. all over Germany. Still, it is typical to "round up" the amount to some more-or-less round figure. However, if you are paying for more than one person, you might go even higher. A rule of thumb is to add 3-5%, generally ending with a full Euro amount. Typically, the waiter/waitress always comes to you and tells you your total. You then tell him/her how much you will pay, including any tips or “rounding up”. It is not typical to be given a check, then leave your money on the table. Taxi drivers expect a small tip of around 10%. 9 Phones The mobile phone network in Germany is GSM 900/1800/3G, so you may be able to use your phone if you have compatible GSM phone. Most public pay phones no longer accept coins but only Deutsche Telecom (DT) phonecards, which are available in denominations of € 5, € 10, and € 15 from post offices, newsagents, some tourist offices and public transport offices. You can also buy prepaid cards from other providers which can save money and are used by dialing a PIN. Credit cards can only be used from a small number of public phones. Shops and Banking Hours Most shops are open Mon-Fri 0900-1830, and 0900-1400 on Saturday. All shops, except a few bakeries, are closed on Sunday. New laws mean shops can now open until 2000 during the week and until 1600 on Saturday. Smaller shops may close 1300-1500 for lunch. Banks are usually open from 9.30 am to 4 pm with a lunch break between 1 and 2 pm. Time Difference Ettlingen is located in the Central European Time (CET) time zone, GMT +1 hours. Climate The weather in Germany tends to be most stable in summer and is rarely hot (usually about 25°C/77F). Humidity levels are usually quite high. Spring is a beautiful season but it can be slow to arrive, even if jackets are sometimes stripped off as early as April. An Indian summer might keep beer gardens open through October. In a harsh winter, temperatures can drop well below freezing point and remain there for several weeks. At the higher elevations snowfall is possible starting in November. Electricity Electricity is supplied throughout Germany at 230 Volts, at 50 Hz. European-style round two-pin plugs are used. 10