UvA Business School Study Trip 2026
Berlin, January 7-17
Welcome to Berlin!
On this page you’ll find more information about the Berlin trip, such as practical information, locations and a detailed program overview. In between the working sessions, we’ve planned several social events. However, there’s also plenty of time to explore the city, for which there are recommendations too.
Contact on-site
In addition to your respective professors, your contact on-site will be Jesse Falk from travel facilitator Cognicum. He will be posted in The Social Hub, mostly at one of the tables across the lobby/breakfast area. Knowing his way around the UvA trip and around Berlin itself, he’ll be ready to answer your practical and activity-related questions.
Practical information
Travelling from the airport to the hotel takes about 60 minutes by public transport or 45 minutes by taxi (approx. €45-50). Here’s a Google Maps link and the address:
The Social Hub Berlin
Alexanderstraße 40, 10179 Berlin, Germany
More info can be found under ‘Transportation’ in the tab below:
Below you’ll find (basically) all the means of transport around Berlin. Pro tip: Exploring the city on foot will provide you with great views and discoveries.
Public transport
Berlin has an excellent public transport system, mainly consisting of trains (S-Bahn), metro (U-Bahn) and busses. They use the same ticketing system, based on zone. For your trip from the airport to the hotel you will need zone ABC, for getting around Berlin AB is sufficient.
Where to purchase tickets
If you’re planning to use the public transport system of Berlin a lot, an app like the BVG Ticket App for Apple / Google will save you hassle. Options range from single tickets to taking a 7-day pass.
Alternatively, you can buy your ticket in the train, metro or bus itself. Be aware though, that you have to stamp those paper tickets on the machines (generally located on the platform) for them to be valid. Berlin’s quite strict on checks.
Taxi
Another way is to get by of course is to use a taxi, or Uber or Bolt for example.
Other options
Next to these means of transport, there’s also variety of electric steps/scooters and bicycles available (for example TIER).
Key locations
The program
Below, you’ll find the most recent version of the program overview for Berlin. Note that this overview is being optimized along the way to the trip in January.
Before 15:00
Arrival in Berlin
From 15:00
Welcome and check-in at The Social Hub
15:00-16:30 | Meeting rooms 2+3 @ The Social Hub
Kick-off session
16:30-18:30 | The Commons @ The Social Hub
Opening drinks
Dinner and evening
At own arrangement
Tip: Recommendations
07:30 – 08:30 | The Commons
Breakfast
09:00 – 12:00 | Open working spaces @ TSH
Meeting with the clients/kicking off the projects
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch at own arrangement
13:00 – 17:00 | Open working spaces @ TSH
Working on projects
Dinner and evening
At own arrangement
Tip: Recommendations
07:30-08:30 | The Commons
Breakfast
09:00-12:00 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Working time
12:00-13:00 | At own arrangement
Lunch
13:00 | Coca-Cola Germany
Kick-off session of Coca-Cola group(s)
13:00-17:00 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Working time
Dinner and evening
At own arrangement
Tip: Recommendations
09:00-10:00 | The Commons
Breakfast
10:00-13:00 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Working time
13:00-18:00 | At own arrangement
Free time
Depending on your preferences, you can choose between the many cultural and historical sights, locations and museums Berlin has to offer. We’ve included a selection in the recommendations.
Dinner and evening
At own arrangement
Tip: Recommendations
09:00-10:00 | The Commons
Breakfast
10:00-12:00 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Working time
12:00-13:00 | At own arrangement
Lunch
13:00-15:30 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Working time
15:45-16:00 | Lobby of The Social Hub
Meet-up at the lobby
16:00-18:00 | All across the city
Winter Light Tour by Trabi
This group activity is all about seeing Berlin from a unique point of view. It’s two hours you won’t forget anytime soon. We’ll be picked up and returned to The Social Hub.
Dinner & evening
At own arrangement
Tip: Recommendations
07:30-08:30 | The Commons
Breakfast
09:00-12:00 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Working time
12:00-13:00 | At own arrangement
Lunch
13:00-17:00 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Working time
Dinner and evening
At own arrangement
Tip: Recommendations
07:30-08:30 | The Commons
Breakfast
Morning & afternoon group
BMW iFactory Tour
The BMW Group is known worldwide not only for its automobiles, but also for its (premium) motorcycles. The BMW Group Plant Berlin is one of the BMW Group’s most traditional locations. Since 1969, BMW motorbikes have had Berlin’s air in their tires. Here, more than 2,200 employees manufacture over 900 two-wheelers every day. Here we experience the production of the legendary BMW motorcycles up close in this plant tour.
Group 1: Morning
Coca-Cola
10:50 Meet-up at the lobby of The Social Hub
11:00-12:00 Transfer to BMW
12:15-14:30 BMW iFactory visit
14:45-15:45 Transfer back to TSH
Group 2: Afternoon
N26, Porsche & TomTom
13:00 Meet-up at the lobby of The Social Hub
13:15-14:15 Transfer to BMW
14:30-16:45 BMW iFactory visit
16:45-17:45 Transfer back to TSH
Dinner and evening
At own arrangement
Tip: Recommendations
07:30-08:30 | The Commons
Breakfast
09:00-12:30 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Working time
12:30-13:30 | At own arrangement
Lunch
13:30-16:00 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Working time
18:00 | Bowling World Berlin
Opt-in activity: Bowling with the group
Dinner and evening
At own arrangement
Tip: Recommendations
07:30-08:30 | The Commons
Breakfast
09:00-12:00 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Working time
12:00-13:00 | At own arrangement
Lunch
13:00-17:00 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Working time
Dinner and evening
At own arrangement
Tip: Recommendations
07:30-08:30 | The Commons
Breakfast
09:00-13:00 | Open working spaces @ The Social Hub
Final presentations
18:00-18:30
Travel time to closing dinner
18:30-22:00 | Paolo Pinkel
Closing dinner
Evening
At own arrangement
Tip: Recommendations
Before 11:00 | The Social Hub reception
Check-out of the hotel
At own arrangement
Departure from Berlin
Recommendations
To get you started in Berlin, we’ve brought together a list of recommendations across the city. They cover anything from practical locations such as supermarkets and pharmacies to cultural recommendations and other things to see around town.
If you have questions about one of the places mentioned, or anything other travel related, don’t hestitate to reach out to Jesse or another crew member present.
Accommodation
The Social Hub Berlin Mitte****
During this trip we’ll be staying in The Social Hub Berlin. Across the hotel you’ll find various workspaces and meeting rooms for group projects, as well as a restaurant, bar, free WiFi, lounge & play areas, courtyard & 24-hour gym.
Address
Alexanderstraße 40, 10179 Berlin
Google Maps
Check-in/check-out times
Check-in: From 15:00 onwards
Check-out: Before 12:00
FAQ
Typically, you’ll find Jesse at his table at The Commons, across the entrance of the breakfast area. Sebastian and Carsten are also roaming amongst the project groups, available for advice on the projects. Specific times for this are included in the program overview.
A: We’ve prepared an overview of Berlin recommendations, including everything from practical locations such as supermarkets, pharmacies and the hospital. Here you’ll also find a list of locations with historic and/or cultural relevance, and are generally worth checking out.