Contact and directions

 

By air / by rail:

There is a direct ICE train connection from Frankfurt International Airport to Mannheim Central Station (journey time about 35 minutes).
From Mannheim Central Station, take tram line 1 (about 7 minutes) or bus number 710 (about 5 minutes) to the stop “Hochschule”. We recommend travelling by public transport.

By car:

Mannheim is easily accessible via several motorways. Paid parking is available at the institute.
 

Closure dates
From 24 December 2025 through 6 January 2026 the Goethe-Institut Mannheim will be closed.

Opening hours Goethe-Institut Mannheim

Reception
Monday 09:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 09:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fridays 09:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Note: On all exam days, the Goethe-Institut Mannheim opens 30 minutes before the start of the exam for entry control of candidates.