AMO Germany Site Guide - Abbott Medical Optics Inc.

AMO Germany Site Guide
AMO Germany GmbH
Rudolf-Plank-Strasse 31
76275 Ettlingen
GERMANY
Tel: +49 7243 729 0
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Table of Contents
1. ............................................................................. 3
Address, Directions, and Maps
2. General Contact Information................................................................................. 6
3. About AMO’s Training Facility.............................................................................. 8
4. About Ettlingen ...................................................................................................... 9
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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
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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 DB Service Point
Daily 6.00 - 22.30 hrs (6am - 10:30pm) Daily, 24 hrs.
Tel.: +49-18-05-99-66-33 Tel.: +49-69-690-265-15540
Fax: +49-69-690-265-15523 Fax: +49-69-265-265-35850
Fare
• 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 Website Link Hours of Operation
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
http://www.alamo.com
http://www.avis.com
http://www.budget.com
http://www.europcar.com
All Terminals
6.00 - 00.30 hrs daily
Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall A
6.00 - 24.00 hrs daily
Terminal 2, Level 2, Hall D
6.00 - 22.00 hrs daily
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
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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
www.nationalcar.com
http://www.sixt.com
Transportation from the Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Rental Car
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
All Terminals
6.00 - 00.30 hrs daily
All Terminals
6.00 - 24.00 hrs daily
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.
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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
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
Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe gGmbH
Moltkestr. 90
D-76137 Karlsruhe
St. Vincentius-Kliniken Karlsruhe
Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Freiburg
Steinhäuserstr. 18
76135 Karlsruhe
Paracelsus-Klinik Karlsruhe
Raiherwiesenstraße 15-17
76227 Karlsruhe
Klinik für Herzchirurgie Karlsruhe GmbH
Franz-Lust-Str. 30
76185 Karlsruhe
Ph: 0721 / 889 0
Fax: 0721 / 889 3456
Ph: 0721 / 9 74-0
Ph: 0721/ 81 08 - 1
Fax: 0721/ 81 08 - 21 00
Ph: 0721 / 40 91-0
Fax: 0721 / 40 66 42
Ph: 0721 / 9738-0
Fax: 0721 / 9738-111
1.1 km
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St. Marienkrankenhaus Karlsruhe
Edgar-von-Gierke-Str. 2
76135 Karlsruhe
SRH Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach gGmbH
Guttmannstraße 1
76307 Karlsbad
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Ph: 0721 / 8197-0
Fax: 0721 / 8197-499
Ph: 07202 61-0
Fax: 07202 61-61 62
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
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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: andreas.lange@amo-inc.com
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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 13 th century, churches from the 12 th - 15 th 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%.
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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.
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