The Konrad Zuse Building is the digital heart of the University of Rostock and a cornerstone of its Südstadt Campus that unites the university’s expertise in natural and engineering sciences. It houses the Institute of Computer Science, along with the university’s media, IT, and compute centers, and serves as a core network node for the German Research Network (DFN). This modern, energy-efficient building features intelligent automation and an innovative energy concept utilizing thermoactive ceilings, heat recovery, and waste heat from the computing systems.

Designed to support researchers, students, and visitors alike, the building offers computer labs, multiple meeting and seminar rooms, and a 100-seat lecture hall that are all arranged around a central, light-filled atrium. The atrium itself, with its gallery, seating areas, and plant island, provides an inviting setting for collaboration and conversation. The Konrad Zuse Building is an exceptional venue for MARESEC 2025 ensuring a memorable and productive conference experience.

The exact visitor address is:
Institute of Computer Science
Albert-Einstein-Straße 22
18059 Rostock, Germany

1. MARESEC 2025 Venue at Konrad Zuse Building
2. Tram/bus stop Campus Südstadt
3. Bus stop Beim Pulverturm
4. Square in front of the Konrad Zuse Building
5. Visitor parking for MARESEC 2025

The Konrad Zuse Building (location 1 on the map) is conveniently accessible by public transport (tram and bus) or car. Please refer to the map (© OpenStreetMap) on the left for orientation.

Tram/Bus
The nearest tram and bus stop is Campus Südstadt (location 2 on the map), served by tram lines 4 and 6, bus lines 29, 39, and 102, as well as night bus line F1. From there, it is a 5-minute walk along Albert-Einstein-Straße to the Konrad Zuse Building. If you are taking bus line 39, you may also get off at Beim Pulverturm (location 3 on the map) for a slightly shorter walk.

You can plan your journey within Rostock using the VVW web app, and a complete route map of all tram and bus lines is also available on the VVW website.

Car
For navigation, enter the visitor address Albert-Einstein-Straße 22, 18059 Rostock. This will bring you to the Südstadt Campus, but note that most navigation systems may direct you to the square (location 4 on the map) in front of the Konrad Zuse Building. For MARESEC 2025, visitor parking is available behind the building at location 5 on the map.

Rostock offers an extensive public transport network, including suburban trains (S-Bahn), multiple tram lines, ferries, and several bus and night bus routes. Many lines converge at Rostock Hauptbahnhof, while others connect at various interchanges across the city. The night bus routes, F1 and F2 (nicknamed "Fledermaus"), meet at Saarplatz, ensuring 24-hour mobility throughout Rostock.

The city’s transport services are part of the public transport association Verkehrsverbund Warnow (VVW). All VVW members share the same ticket system, allowing easy transfers between trains, trams, buses, and ferries without needing to purchase a new ticket for each change. Journey planning within Rostock is easy with the VVW web app, and a complete map of routes and tariff zones is available on the VVW website.

Tickets can be purchased at suburban train stations or on board most trams and buses. Tickets bought on vehicles usually are pre-validated, whereas tickets from ticket machines require stamping before use.

We recommend using mobile ticketing apps for a seamless travel experience in Rostock. Deutsche Bahn customers may find it convenient to use the DB Navigator app to manage both local and long-distance tickets in one place. Alternatively, the VVW mobile ticketing app offers some additional features for local travel making it a versatile tool beyond ride planning and ticketing.