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Travel Information for Bologna
Get ready for your stay in Italy
Some tips for your upcoming visit
Before you leave for your trip to Italy, we would like to give you some helpful information on your destination. What can you expect when it comes to weather? What kind of clothes are right for your stay? What about health and insurance?
We want you to enjoy your stay to the fullest, so we prepared some information for you. We also recommend to read the event program so you can find the right items to go in your suitcase.
Any open questions?
Feel free to contact your OSRAM sales person, or reach out to Daniela who coordinates the event. You will find contact data below.
Your Packing List
Please bring
- Driver's license for self-drive activity (guests from Latin America: international driver's license)
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers to explore the city and its charming cobblestone streets
- Casual and smart casual clothing. For our dinners, long trousers are recommended for gentlemen.
- Light, breathable clothing for warm days
- A light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
- An adapter for your electric devices (if needed)
Climate
In June, Bologna welcomes you with warm, sunny weather and a relaxed summer atmosphere, with temperatures typically ranging between 25–30°C during the day and cooling down in the evenings.
Helpful information
Please check in online for all of your flights before going to the airport.
Italian is the official language of Italy and 93% of the population speak Italian as their mother tongue. Around 50% of the population speak a regional dialect as their mother tongue. In Bologna, especially in the shops, you will find Italians who speak English.
Smoking It is not permitted to smoke in public buildings and other places open to the public, offices, shopping centers, hotels, bars, and restaurants.
Health and Insurance
There are no compulsory vaccinations. It is recommended that the standard vaccinations should be checked and completed in accordance with the current vaccination calendar.
Travelers are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive travel insurance, including health, accident, and luggage coverage. No group insurance is provided by OSRAM.
Shopping
Most stores in Bologna are open Monday through Saturday, from 9 am to 1 pm - 1:30 pm and from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The shops on the main high streets do not close at lunchtime and usually close a little later. On the main shopping and business streets, clothing stores and department stores open on Sundays, often from late morning.
Chronological
Italy is on Central European Summer Time (CEST). In June, that means UTC + 2 hours.
The sunrise is approx. at 05:30 am and sunset at approx. 9:00 pm, which means long, warm summer nights.
Voltage
Electricity in Italy runs on 220 volts; 50 Hz AC.
While Italy primarily uses Type F and Type L outlets, most of these are designed in a way that also accepts Type E plugs. Therefore, Type E plugs (two round pins) will work in Italy and in particular in your hotel.
Currency
The currency used in Italy is the Euro. Money can be easily exchanged at the airport, bank and currency exchanges.
All major debit and credit cards are accepted in Italy. ATM/Bank machines are found in most banks and many other locations throughout the city.
Population
Italy is home to around 59 million people, and Bologna – a vibrant and historic city in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region – welcomes around 390,000 residents, with over 1 million people living in the wider metropolitan area.
Safety
Generally, Bologna is a rather safe city and is visited by many tourists every year. That being said, it is always important to stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings, as you would in any other city. This is particularly important when keeping an eye out for petty crime. Pickpocketing is the most common issue reported by tourists. So, it is important to keep your belongings close and be mindful in crowded areas.
Your Hotel
Savhotel Aemilia
Via Zaccherini Alvisi, 16
40138 Bologna BO, Italy
Tel.: +39 051 394 0311
You will receive the password to the hotel's free WiFi upon arrival.
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Contact information
Our event coordination team is here for you
Mrs. Daniela Dettelbacher (OSRAM)
Phone +49 151 7270 2254
Mrs. Ellen Racz-Pilgrim (event agency movea)
Phone +49 170 836 9198
Your event itinerary
Look forward to a combination of Italian summer atmosphere and the vibe of the motor valley, guided by the OSRAM Automotive team.
