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The University of Oklahoma, OUTREACH Advanced Programs Hohenfels Travel Guide Germany March 2008 Table of contents Welcome from Site Director .................................................................................... 03 Hohenfels Site Office & Personnel Data ................................................................. 04 Arrival at Nuremburg Airport ................................................................................... 05 Primary Lodging: Sunrise Lodge Military Guesthouse ............................................ 05 Secondary Lodging: Gasthof Scholl ........................................................................ 06 Administrative Support at Hohenfels ....................................................................... 08 Hohenfels Library .................................................................................................... 09 In Case of Emergency at Hohenfels ....................................................................... 10 Departure from Nuremburg airport .......................................................................... 10 Hohenfels on the World Wid Web ........................................................................... 11 2 The University of Oklahoma, OUTREACH College of Continuing Education Advanced Programs—Europe USAG-Hohenfels, Unit 28216 • APO AE 09173 • 011-49-9472-83-4139 • aphohenfels@ou.edu March, 2008 Dear Professor, I want to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the Education Services Officer, Mr. Bill Keller, and introduce you to Hohenfels, Germany. This graduate program site is approximately nine years old and the response has been very exciting. Hohenfels is located in the country and travel to the more populated sites caused many of our degree candidates’ time and financial hardships. Our program is now expanded to offering the Master of Human Relations through The University of Oklahoma. Hohenfels, Germany is a quaint town with typical Bavarian farms, building structures and guesthouses known for authentic German cuisine. I sincerely hope that during your stay you will be able to visit some of our local attractions. I will arrange billeting for you on post at the Sunrise Lodge. During periods of high transition, especially the summer months, billeting may not be available. In that instance, I will arrange for a room at one of our local guesthouses. They are quite charming and have all the modern conveniences. Probably one of the advantages is that breakfast is included with their rooms. I look forward to meeting you. The community and students extend a warm welcome, and are very pleased that you’re coming to our remote post. Please email requests for any equipment you may need. An overhead projector and TV/VCR combination will be available in your classroom. I have a LCD projector for your use in the classroom. If you have any special requests, don’t hesitate to ask. We’ll keep in contact through email. Sincerely, Benjamin Griffin Benjamin Griffin Site Director for Hohenfels and Vilseck 3 Hohenfels Site Office and Personnel Data ADDRESSES Civilian Address APO Address (US Domestic Mail) OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS Army Education Center Truppenubungsplatz Geb. 351 92366 Hohenfels, Germany USAG - Hohenfels Unit 28216 APO AE 09173-8216 (011+49) 9472-83-4139 From United States From a commercial/civilian telephone From other European Countries (00+ 49) 9472-83-4139 In Germany outside Hohenfels In Hohenfels 09472-83-4139 83-4139 From a military/DSN phone E-MAIL FAX (RECEIVE ONLY) SITE DIRECTOR Throughout Europe 466-4139 aphohenfels@ou.edu (also manages Hohenfels site) From the U.S. 011-49-9472-83-2642 From Germany 09472-83-2642 (DSN) 373-6685 Benjamin Griffin – home (for emergency use) From USA: (see pre-travel document) From Europe: (see pre-travel document) From Germany: (see pre-travel document) 0900-1530 Closed US Holidays Email: bill.keller@us.army.mil Phone: 466-2882 Phone: 405-325-1265 FAX: 405-325-5709 Contacts: Dr. Peggy Lerner, Director Ms. Mary Keller Ms. Rosemary Petrunyak Office: (from US) 011-49-6221768118 FAX: (49) 6221-768-945 E-mail: apeudirector@ou.edu apeuprograms@ou.edu apeuadmin@ou.edu Home: (see pre-travel document) (Lerner) OU OFFICE HOURS EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICER (ESO) ADVANCED PROGRAMS SITE COORDINATOR EUROPEAN CONTRACT SUPPORT OFFICE Monday -Friday Holidays Mr. Bill Keller Dawna Wright Mailing Address: The University of Oklahoma ATTN: (enter name) CMR 419, Box 1634 APO AE 09102 Street Address: The University of Oklahoma Sickingenstrasse 1A 69126 Heidelberg, Germany Making international calls: From the USA: From other European countries: Within country: (outside of Hohenfels) DSN: add 011+49 (the country code) before the local number. add 00 (intern’l access #) + 49 before the local number add « 0 » before the local number phone system within military installation only 4 Arrival at Nuremburg Airport PASSPORT CONTROL If you are traveling from another country you must first go through passport control--Paßkontrolle Get in the correct line for NON-European Community passengers; have your passport ready. It is rarely needed, but have your orders (LOI) available also. BAGGAGE CLAIM Continue to follow the signs for Baggage Claim. An information board lists the arriving flights and the number of their baggage carousels. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE After claiming your baggage, look for the Exit/Ausgang and Zoll/Customs signs. The Customs Clearance area has two lanes: Red and Green. Walk through the Green area since you will have nothing to declare. SHUTTLE SERVICE TO BASE Airline personnel will direct you through customs. Pick up your luggage and proceed out the glass doors. The Bambi Tours German driver will be at the door with an Oklahoma sign/professor's name. The van will bring you to the Hohenfels education center. The cost is $100 dollars and payment can be made after coming to the military post. Travel time to Hohenfels is 1 hours by shuttle. The distance is 80 km or 45ml. TO CHANGE MONEY If you have not brought German money with you and you think you will need some before you get to a bank in Hohenfels, there are money exchange counters and banks in the airport. The exchange rate will not be as good as at a military facility and you will be charged a commission, so exchange only what you think you will need before getting to a bank in Hohenfels. Self-service money machines are located near many exchange offices and banks. Primary lodging: Location Mailing address Sunrise Lodge Military Guesthouse Hohenfels Military Post USAG Hohenfels Hohenfels Training Area APO AE 09173 011+49-9472-83-1700 00+ 49-9472-83-1700 09472-83-1700 83-1700 466-1700 Ms. Jooelyn Knapek 1400-1800 Reservations not secured by a CC will be canceled at 1800. Office will be open until 2000. Keys will be left in safe in Lobby. To access your keys use the last 4 digits of your SSN. 1000 Phone From United States From another European country From Germany (outside Hohenfels) From Hohenfels From military phone (DSN) Manager Check-in time Late arrival Check-out time 5 TYPICAL ROOM ASSIGNMENT Standard Room (1 full size) $65.00 - $85.00 depending on availability These prices are based on one occupant. For each additional occupant there is a $7.50 charge per day. MODES OF PAYMENT • U.S. Cash • VISA/ MasterCard • U.S. Personal Checks • American Express • U.S. Traveler’s Checks BEDS IN TYPICAL ROOM ASSIGNMENT One double or queen-size bed. • Alarm clock • Iron and ironing board • Radio • Internet access ELECTRICITY IN ROOM AMENITIES IN TYPICAL ROOM ASSIGNMENT • Coffee maker • Microwave • Telephone (commercial/civilian) • Desk/chair • Mini-refrigerator • Television with DVD/VSH 220 & 110 volt electrical outlets FACILITIES WITHIN SUNRISE LODGE • Ice machine • Military telephone • Soft drink vending machine • Public civilian telephone SMOKING POLICY All rooms are non-smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any Army lodging facilities. This is an Army policy. DISTANCES FROM SUNRISE LODGING TO: Education center/OU office Class location Primary breakfast facility Closest full-service restaurant Closest fast-food restaurant ½ mile ½ mile ½ mile ½ mile ½ mile POLICIES REGARDING RESERVATIONS AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS Reservations: Can be made 10 days prior to arrival Assignment at check-in: Building and room can change from initial reservation POLICIES REGARDING ACCOMPANYING PERSONS Spouse, children and relatives are permitted but they must be listed on sponsor’s orders (LOI). 6 Hohenfels secondary lodging: Location Mailing address Phone From United States From another European country From Germany (outside Hohenfels) From Hohenfels 92331 Hörmannsdorf Gasthof Schöll Hörmannsdorf, Germany 011+49-9492-9431-0 00+49-9492-9431-0 0-9492-9431-0 09492-9431-0 Fax: (from USA) 011+49-9492-9431-29 E-mail: info@Hotel-Schoell.de 1200 Yes, Site Director will arrange. 1100 Check-in time Late arrival possible Check-out time TYPICAL ROOM ASSIGNMENT AND COST PER NIGHT Double 48 Euro All rooms have in-suite bathroom with shower and toilet, TV (2 English programs), and phone (with private telephone number). All prices include breakfast and taxes. BEDS IN TYPICAL ROOM ASSIGNMENT One queen bed in double room. RECREATIONAL AMENITIES -sauna (no extra charge) -fitness room (no extra charge) -solarium (3 Euro/10 minutes) DINING FACILITIES -restaurant seating 60 people -beer garden -roofed terrace Restaurant hours are from 6:00 pm until 9:30 pm. • Local currency • MasterCard/VISA MODES OF PAYMENT • Local currency Traveler’s checks • American Express • Iron and ironing board • Radio • Television w/ DVD/VHS • Microwave • Internet access • Desk/chair • Mini-refrigerator • Telephone (commercial/civilian) • Ensuite bathroom w/ shower and toilet • Coffee maker AMENITIES IN TYPICAL ROOM ASSIGNMENT BATHROOM FACILITIES IN TYPICAL ROOM ASSIGNMENT Private tub or shower, washbasin and toilet ELECTRICITY IN ROOM 220 and 110 electrical outlets. • Ice machine (ask at bar) • Public civilian telephone • Restaurant FACILITIES WITHIN GASTHOF SCHÖLL • 24-hour desk service • AT&T or MCI telephone • Bar 7 SMOKING POLICY All non-smoking rooms. DISTANCES FROM GASTHOF SCHÖLL TO: Education center/OU office Class location Primary breakfast facility Closest full-service restaurant Closest fast-food restaurant The Site Director makes reservations. 5 miles 5 miles in hotel in hotel 5 miles POLICIES REGARDING RESERVATIONS AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS POLICIES REGARDING ACCOMPANYING PERSONS This is a small family-run hotel. Military policies do not apply. OTHER INFORMATION The owners speak English. Administrative support at Hohenfels Please refer to the Advanced Programs Faculty Guide for an overview of the duties and responsibilities of OU Site Directors. COMPUTER SUPPORT • • • • Professors may make arrangements with the Site Director to use the computer for courserelated tasks during regular office hours when equipment is not needed by the Site Director. No internet access at Hotel on post or off post. Hohenfels library has internet service available at no charge. Also, you may use internet service at the Education Center at no charge. • Surf-Net Café Hrs-1630-2000 - 1 hour cost is $5.00. Note: You will not be able to plug your laptop into any LAN area network without security clearance on the computer. AUDIO-VISUAL SUPPORT • • • • • • • Overhead Projector VCR and monitor TV monitor for computer hook-up Flip chart stand/paper 35mm slide projector 16mm film projector Audio tape player MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES When materials and supplies are available, please return unused materials and supplies for the use of the next professor since supplies are limited. 8 • • • • • • Chalk/eraser Dry board markers Overhead transparencies Overhead pens Flip chart paper Office supplies (paper, clips, staples, etc. in limited quantities) Bldg 351 5 miles ½ mile Education center Distance or Time ½ mile 3-minute drive 10-minute ride (schedules posted at bus stops) HOHENFELS EDUCATION CENTER Location Distance from Gasthof Schöll Distance from Sunrise Lodge Facility “owner” Mode of Transportation Walking Rental car Military shuttle bus TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN SUNRISE LODGE AND HOHENFELS EDUCATION CENTER TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN GASTHOF SCHÖLL AND HOHENFELS EDUCATION CENTER Mode of Transportation Walking Rental car Distance or Time 5 miles (not advisable) 5 minute drive Hohenfels library LOCATION Building 49 PHONE 466-1740 library@email.hohenfels.army.mil/ http://ulinet.heidelberg.army.mil HOURS Mo-We, Fr 0900-1800, Th 0900-2000, Sa-Su 1300-1700 TYPE OF LIBRARY Public full service library CIRCULATING BOOK HOLDINGS 27,000 PERIODICAL HOLDINGS Popular only (approximately 30) CD-ROM HOLDINGS NewsBank ERIC HOLDINGS Yes PROQUEST Yes, general periodicals 9 VIDEO TAPES Non-fiction OTHER RESOURCES Computer services and cassette books LENDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Loan period 4 weeks; video tapes 1 week In case of an emergency while at Hohenfels EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Ambulance Fire Civilian Police/Emergency Military Police Red Cross MEDICAL FACILITIES Military: 116 Civilian: 09472-83-116 Military: 117 Civilian: 09472-83-117 110 114 Military: 466-2817 (Mo-Fr 0830-1100) Bldg 51 Authorized use on a per visit charge; costs are usually reimbursable through stateside medical insurance. Military police or German police are best to call Bldg 51 Emergencies only Hohenfels US Military 466-1750 (DSN) Host Nation Hospital DENTAL FACILITIES US Military Dental Clinic 466-1720 (DSN) Host Nation Dentist Dr. Ehrensberger Phone: 09472-756 USING YOUR MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE In most cases, outpatient visits must be paid in advance and bills submitted to insurance companies for reimbursement. In-patient care is billed directly to the insurance company—no advanced payment is necessary. Departure from Nuremburg Airport SHUTTLE SERVICE TO AIRPORT Upon arrival take escalator to the upper level and go to the appropriate airline counter. Signs are in German and English. CHECK-IN Information boards posted in the Departure Hall indicate the counter numbers for each airline. US carriers conduct a security interview with each passenger before taking luggage and issuing a boarding card. Have your ticket and passport ready. Know beforehand how much luggage you can carry on and the size restrictions. 10 PASSPORT CONTROL Follow the signs to the Departure Gate noted on your boarding card. If you check in before a gate is assigned, refer to the departure boards in the Departure Hall. Unless you are traveling to another destination in Germany, you will go through passport control. At the Paßkontrolle (Passport Control), have your passport ready. Hohenfels Area on the World Wide Web TOURIST SITES (Both in English and German, and both excellent) http://www.nuernberg.de/english/index.html Nuremburg http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.regensburg.de/&prev=/search% 3Fq%3Dregensburg%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26rls%3DGGLG,GGLG:2005-27,GGLG:en (Regensburg) HOHENFELS http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/hohenfels.htm 11