The results achieved by the ECONNECT project will be disseminated during its Final Conference, which will be held in Berchtesgaden (D) from September, 26th to 28th. 

ECONNECT has aimed to enhance the ecological connectivity across the Alpine arch. After 3 years of work, the project is arriving at its end. The project developed a comprehensive methodology to preserve and enhance the Alpine ecological continuum. The actions in the field are presently being implemented within the seven Pilot Regions of the project. 

The first day of the conference will put connectivity on the political Alpine agenda and will host prominent decision makers at European, national and regional levels. During the second day the results of ECONNECT will be presented in detail and finally, the third day will be dedicated to demonstrating the field-measures implemented by the Berchtesgaden National Park.

Final Conference registration form

Please register for the conference by filling the registration form before 16 September

Pratical information.
The Final Conference of the project ECONNECT will take place in the Congress Center Berchtesgaden in the transboundary region Berchtesgaden-Salzburg. Berchtesgaden is located about 150 km from Munich (Germany) and about 30 km from Salzburg (Austria). The Congress Center is located in the Maximilianstr. 9, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany.
Registration for all participants begins on September 26th in the morning from 11.30 to 14.00, and will continue in the evening.


How to get to Berchtesgaden

By car
Berchtesgaden can be accessed easily on the federal highway A8 from Munich to Salzburg. Exit "Bad Reichenhall", and then follow the road B20 to Berchtesgaden (ca. 20 km). If you arrive via the "Tauernautobahn", exit "Salzburg Süd" and follow the road B305 to Berchtesgaden (about 15 km).
Routeplanner: http://www.viamichelin.com


By train
The Intercity (IC), Eurocity (EC) and Rail Jet (RJ) service operates from Munich with a change in Freilassing or Salzburg (takes about 2:30 hours). Also regional trains (RE) run on the Berchtesgaden - Munich stretch with a change in Freilassing (takes approx. 3 h). If you arrive via Salzburg there is a bus connection to Berchtesgaden operating between 8 am and 6 pm approx. every hour taking about 45 to 50 minutes (Bus 840 Salzburg - Berchtesgaden, http://www.rvo-bus.de/.../fpl/840.pdf).
More detailed information on:
http://www.bahn.de
http://www.oebb.at
http://www.trenitalia.com
http://www.sbb.ch
http://www.sncf.fr


By airplane
The Airport Munich is located about 185 km from Berchtesgaden. Connections are available via S-Bahn and Regional Express or IC/EC, with changes in München-Ostbahnhof and Freilassing or Salzburg (takes approx. 3:30 h). Salzburg Airport is located at a distance of 25 km to Berchtesgaden. Approximately every hour, a bus connection to Berchtesgaden is available including one change in Salzburg (takes approx. 1:20, Busses 8 and 840, http://www.salzburg-ag.at/verkehr/stadtbus/fahrplan/linien).


Accommodation
Berchtesgaden offers a good range of alternative accommodation opportunities within walking distance.
If you would like to book your accommodation, please fill in the online registration form http://www.econnectproject.eu/finalconference_registration and you will get a confirmation email with all the details by the Tourism Office.

Further information about Berchtesgaden:
http://www.berchtesgaden.de
http://www.berchtesgadener-land.com