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Geographical FAQ
(version 0.3)
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Where does the event take place?
The event takes place in
Fränkische Schweiz
- an area located in Franconia.
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Where is Franconia located?
Franconia is an administrative region in northern Bavaria.
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Where is Bavaria located?
Bavaria
is located in southern Germany.
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Where is Germany located?
Germany is located in central
Europe
(see next question).
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I do not have any maps right now.
Are there any maps online?
The following matierial is provided:
If you do not have an idea of where this area is located
(see questions above) have a look at the
large scale maps
which should guide your way to
Nürnberg.
Nürnberg should be your point of reference if you
are heading from some distant place from far across the universe.
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What kind of climate is to be found in Franconia?
LBW is scheduled for August 1999. Since climate in south Germany
is often supposed to be similar to climate in southern Europe
hot summers are expected in general. Cloudy weather casts
18 - 24°C, blue sky yields 25 - 32°C.
People coming from Scandinavia or other nothern countries
should keep the strong sun in mind. On the other hand, when hiking,
a rain coat can give you shelter.
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How do I reach Pottenstein?
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By plane: head for Nürnberg (best), Munich (average) or
Frankfurt (worst) and see by {car,train,bus} below.
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By train: head for Nürnberg first,
then Forchheim, Ebermannstadt, Gößweinstein.
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By bus: again, Nürnberg should be your first reference when
traveling from the other side of the world. From there either
head for Forchheim (west) or Pegnitz (east) and finally
Pottenstein.
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By car: Nürnberg - Forchheim - Ebermannstadt - Pottenstein
From north: A7 - Hamburg, Hannover, Kassel, Schweinfurt,
A70 - Bamberg, A73 - Forchheim, then Ebermannstadt, Pottenstein
From north west: Köln, Frankfurt, A3 - Würzburg,
Nürnberg, A73 - Forchheim
From west: A6 - Saarbrücken, Mannheim, Heilbronn, Nürnberg,
A73 - Forchheim
From south west: Stuttgart, A6 - Heilbronn, Nürnberg,
either Forchheim (A73) or Pegnitz (A9)
From south: A9 - München, Nürnberg, Pegnitz, Pottenstein
From south east: A3 - Regensburg, Nürnberg,
A9 - Pegnitz, Pottenstein
From east: Dresden, Chemnitz, Hof, A9 - Pegnitz, Pottenstein
From north east: A9 - Berlin, Leipzig, Bayreuth, Pegnitz, Pottenstein
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By bike: You should start either from Forchheim or Pegnitz
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On foot: (a long way to go)
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Teleport: ~(E 6°70'13'', N 55°17'24'')
Please have a look at the
Travelling Guide from Nürnberg
in the case that you travel by car/bus/train and cross Nürnberg
while approaching Pottenstein.
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How far do I have to travel to witness the Total Eclipse?
Your trip takes you about 120 km south west.
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What language do people use to communicate with each other?
Since it is an international event English takes you everywhere.
However, if you would like to go shopping or separate from the
mob German is the right choice. But don't be afraid: officials
or authorities, drivers (means of transportation) and most of the
local vendors are expected to understand English.
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What about taxes for penguins imported to Germany?
Animals not intended to actually serve as food are not restricted;
maybe they are suspiciously looked upon when crossing the border.
Technical issues:
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What kind of power pours out of German sockets?
Voltage: 230V, 50Hz (both, Europe plug and additional ground)
TV: PAL, 50Hz
You should bring an appropriate adapter, especially when
coming from the US or Japan.
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How can people who do not share the same hotel or camp site
communicate with each other?
- Some people announced the telephone number of their
cellular phones on the
mailing list.
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Most probably there will be some radios around.
Transmission is done on 433.625 MHz.
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Will there be a LAN available?
It depends on whether the participants bring it or not.
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