The Berlin-Vallendar Tax Conference was originally launched by two chairs at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management and Freie Universität Berlin. First held in 2015, the conference provides international researchers in Business Taxation the opportunity to discuss current research trends. A highly-anticipated event each summer, the conference welcomes all papers in the broad area of taxation. There is no limitation to certain research methods.
A limited number of selected papers will be presented. Presenters will benefit from a formal discussion and general audience feedback. We also welcome interested participants who do not present a paper. The number of attendees is limited. There is no conference fee for attending and local expenses will be partially covered.
We invite you to submit your fully paper electronically to taxation@whu.edu by March 31, 2023.
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Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
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Summertime is conference time at the adidas Chair of Finance, Accounting, and Taxation.
The nationally and internationally renowned Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research entered its 8thedition on June 23 and 24.
“I am very happy that the conference can finally be held on-site again this year,” the organizer Martin Jacob (WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management) said. “The online opportunity has helped us in the past two years, but now it’s time again for the personal exchange.” As a result, he welcomed 40 participants from Germany and abroad to the Vallendar Campus. Another 50 participants followed the conference online.
Together with Frank Hechtner (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität of Erlangen-Nuremberg), he put together a high-quality and diverse program. This was a difficult task, as more than 30 very interesting papers were submitted. Over the two days, nine papers from the field of tax research were presented and discussed.
Alina Pfrang (University of Mannheim) started the program with her paper „How to Improve Payroll Tax Compliance of Small Firms? Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment”, which she co-authored with Philipp Doerrenberg (also University of Mannheim) and Jan Schmitz (Radboud University). Their findings were discussed by Kunka Petkova (Federal Ministry of Finance) and the comments of the participants were also gratefully received by the team of authors.
Dirk Schindler (Erasmus School of Economics) presented the research paper entitled „Transfer Pricing and Investment - How OECD Transfer Pricing Rules Affect Investment Decisions“, written in collaboration with Søren Bo Nielsen (Copenhagen Business School) and Guttorm Schjelderup (Norwegian School of Economics). Kenneth Klassen (University of Waterloo) reviewed the paper in advance and made some excellent comments to the authors in his discussion.
„Riskier Together? The Effect of Combined Tax Reporting on Corporate Risk-Taking”, the current research project by Anthony Welsch (University of Texas at Austin), discussed by Lisa Hillmann (WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management), who was able to give the author some very interesting comments for further work with the paper.
He was followed by Daniel Rabetti (Tel Aviv University) who, along with his co-authors Lin William Cong (Cornell University), Wayne Landsman and Edward Maydew (both University of North Carolina), addressed the also very actually topic of „Tax-Loss Harvesting with Cryptocurrencies” in their research project. Tyler Menzer (University of Iowa) did an excellent job in his discussion.
The first day ended with an early-stage paper session, in which Martin Jacob gave four researchers the opportunity to present a young project.
Sebastian Link (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich) opened the second day of the conference with „Revision of Investment Decisions after Tax Hikes”. Jing Xing (Shanghai Jiao Tong University) discussed the paper.
„Tax Enforcement and Foreign Investment by Multinational Corporation: Evidence from Tax Inspectors Without Borders“, the scholarly work of Rick C. Laux (Purdue University) and his co-authors Victor (Duke) Ferguson (University of Kentucky), and Trent Krupa (University of Arkansas). Harald Amberger (WU Vienna) reviewed the paper in advance and offered insightful suggestions for discussion.
„The Value of a Loss: The economic impact of restricting tax loss transfers”, presented by Barbara Stage (WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management), was the next paper on the agenda. Her colleagues Anna Theresa Bührle and Johannes Voget (both University of Mannheim) as well as Elisa Casi (NHH), followed the presentation of her work online and were able to take valuable hints for further work on the paper from the discussion by Saskia Kohlhase (Erasmus University of Rotterdam).
Paul Demeré concluded the program with his presentation of „Is Tax Return Information Useful to Equity Investors?”. The paper was discussed by Harm Schütt (Tilburg University) before Martin Jacob thanked all participants, “We are all very much looking forward to the 9th edition of the tax conference in 2023. Our plan is to host it again in an hybrid format to make it accessible to everyone.”
Conference Program 2022
Now in its 7th year, Martin Jacob (WHU) and Frank Hechtner (FAU) invited to the popular Berlin-Vallendar Tax Conference
Organizer Martin Jacob was able to welcome just about 90 participants at 2 p.m. CET. "For some participants it is just 5 am, for others 8 pm. I am very pleased about the high participation of international experts, as this exchange in specific is very precious and provides new impulses for the research community." The Conference had to take place ina virtual setting.
First, seven current projects in the field of tax research were presented by their respective authors.
Preetika Joshi (McGill University) presented the research paper titled "Private Country-by-Country Reporting and the Misalignment between Profits and Economic Activity," written in collaboration with Kevin S. Markle (Michigan State University). The paper was discussed by Johannes Voget (University of Mannheim).
"Tax Avoidance or Recent Losses," the title of the paper by Scott D. Dyreng (Duke University), Robert W. Hills (Penn State University), and Bradley P. Lindsey (Utah State University), which was presented by author Christina M. Lewellen (North Carolina State University). Nathan Goldman (also North Carolina State University) discussed the work.
Duy Tan Do (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid) showed a valuable contribution to the exchange of current research results with his recent research paper, "Mostly Good Robin Hood: Impact of Financial Transaction Tax on Corporate Investment." The paper was discussed by Rahul Vashishta (Duke University).
Aruhn Venkat (University of Texas, Austin) presented his paper on "Corporate tax subsidies, local spillovers and corporate innovation," which he co-authored with Yoojin Lee (California State University, Long Beach) and Shaphan Ng from Singapore Management University. Their findings were discussed by Maximilian Todtenhaupt (NHH Norwegian School of Economics).
"When Are Effective Tax Rate Changes Persistent? The Role of Incentives and Tax-Specific Experience," presented by Mehmet C. Kara (University of Kansas), was the next joint paper on the agenda. He co-authored the paper with Erik L. Beardsley (University of Notre Dame) and Connie D. Weaver (Texas A&M University). Allison Koester (Georgetown University) previewed and discussed this paper.
"The Effect of Statutory Tax Rates on the CEO Performance-Turnover Relation" was the scholarly paper presented to conference attendees by Casey Schwab (University of North Texas), Bridget Stomberg (Indiana University) and Adam Manlove (Indiana University). Fabio Gaertner (University of Madison-Wisconsin) considered the paper from his perspective.
Ryan Wilson (University of Oregon) discussed the paper "Foreign Aid through Domestic Tax Cuts? Evidence from Multinational Firm Presence in Developing Countries," which was presented in advance by Daniel Klein (University of Mannheim). Co-authors are Jeffrey L. Hoopes (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Rebecca Lester (Stanford Graduate School of Business), and Marcel Olbert (London Business School).
Once again, this year, four tax researchers had the opportunity to present one of their early-stage paper for discussion. Harald Amberger (WU Vienna), Elisa Casi (NHH Bergen), Svea Holtmann (University of Ingolstadt) and Frank Murphy (University of Orgeon) gave first insights into current tax topics in a 10-minute presentation each.
Many helpful comments and suggestions from the conference topics will certainly be further utilized in future work.
The coffee breaks between the presentations were filled with relaxed conversations far away from the tax world - and clearly showed that all participants are already looking forward to meeting again next year in Vallendar.
Martin Jacob and Frank Hechtner can once again look back on a valuable event that will have a lasting positive influence on all participants in their further research.
Conference Program 2021
6th Berlin-Vallendar tax conference held virtually this year
Given the circumstances around COVID-19, this year's 6th Berlin-Vallendar tax conference took place on June 4, 2020 digitally via ZOOM.
The two organizers Martin Jacob (WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management) and Frank Hechtner (Technical University of Kaiserslautern) welcomed more than 90 international participants.
"Once again, I am excited by the international composition and the high quality of the conference. I am particularly pleased about the large number of colleagues from the USA, for which the conference partly began at 4 am," said Martin Jacob, who was responsible for the organization this year.
Initially, seven current projects in the field of tax research were presented by their respective authors. Nathan Goldmann (North Carolina State University) presented the research paper "Executive Compensation, Individual-Level Tax Rates, and Insider Trading Profits", written in collaboration with Naim Bugra Ozel (University of Texas at Dallas). The paper was discussed by Tobias Bornemann (WU Vienna).
"Income Shifting and Management Incentives" the paper by Regina Ortmann (University of Paderborn), and her colleague Dirk Schindler (Erasmus University Rotterdam). Xu Jiang (Duke University) discussed the paper.
Paul Demeré (University of Georgia), showed with his current research paper "Do U.S. Multinationals Use Income Shifting to Launder Corrupt Activity? Evidence from Effects on Partner Country Citizenry" a valuable contribution to the exchange of current research results. He co-authored the paper with Jeffrey Gramlich and Yoonsoo Nam (both Washington State University). The work was discussed by Maximilian Todtenhaupt (NHH Bergen).
The "Early-Paper" Stage Session was a new addition to the program this year. The organizers gave four tax researchers the opportunity to present their current research topic to colleagues at a very early stage. Kathleen Andries (WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management), Zackery Fox (University of Oregon), Jesse van der Geest (Tilburg University), and Kelly Wentland (George Mason University) took the opportunity to give the participants first insights into current works in their 10-minute presentations. They received many positive suggestions and comments and this format will become a core element of the conference.
Even though a virtual conference could not replace the "real" discussions and the mutual exchange, it was a successful event for all participants.
Conference Program 2020
5th Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research
The fifth Berlin – Vallendar Conference on Tax Research took place on July 25 and 26, 2019, following an invitation by the chairs of Business Taxation at the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern as well as Freie Universität Berlin. The conference, which was held at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Berlin for the first time, annually offers international researchers in Business Taxation a valuable platform to discuss current research trends.
A total of eight international researchers presented their current projects in the field of tax research. To name a few examples of presented papers, Arthur Stenzel (St. Gallen University) presented his paper “Corporate Tax-Rate and Tax-Base Avoidance Trends of U.S. Domestic and U.S. Multinational Firms“, co-authored by Terry Shevlin from the University of California-Irvine and Niklas Lampenius from Hohenheim University. Kathleen Andries from the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management discussed their research paper.
Peter Brok from Tilburg University presented his paper „As Uncertain as Taxes“, which was discussed by Adnan Isin from the University of Exeter.
Paul Demeré (University of Georgia) presented his work about „The Usefulness of Selective Tax Return Disclosure: Evidence from Form 5500“, co-authored with Marc Cussatt from Washington State University. Their results were discussed by Stephen Campbell from Mannheim University.
Dr. Rolf Bösinger, Secretary of State at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Berlin opened the conference. He presented an overview of the Ministry’s current topics in international taxation and emphasized the importance of international tax research for political decision-making.
“We are enthusiastic about the high quality of the presented papers. Furthermore, The exchange with international experts in the field of Business Taxation is very valuable and brings new insights for the research community”, stated co-organizer Martin Jacob from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
The fifth Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research was jointly organized by Frank Hechtner, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, and Martin Jacob, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Vallendar.
4th Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research
For the fourth time the Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research took place on July 11th and 12th 2018 at the WHU Campus in Vallendar. Every year the conference, which was originally launched by the two chairs of Business Taxation of WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management and Freie Universität Berlin, offers international researchers in Business Taxation a precious platform to discuss current research trends.
Thanks to many excellent paper submissions ten researchers had the chance to present their current projects in the field of tax research. To name a few example of presented papers, Kenneth Klassen (University of Waterloo) presented his paper entitled "The Corporate Governance of Profit Shifting", co authored with Manthos D. Delios from Montpellier Business School and Panagiotis I. Karavatis from the University of Glasgow. Johannes Voget from the University of Mannheim discussed their Research paper.
Rencheng Wang from the University of Melbourne presented his joint work with Travis Chow from the Singapore Management University entitled "Attorney Self-Interest and the Value of Tax Avoidance". Christof Beuselinck from IESEG School of Management, Lille, discussed their research paper.
Maximilian Todtenhaupt (University of Mannheim) presented his work entitled "Capital Gains Taxation and Funding for Start-Ups", co-authored with Alexander Edwards from the University of Toronto. Their results were discussed by Frank Fossen from the University of Nevada, Reno.
"We are very satisfied with the high quality of submitted papers this year. Furthermore, the number of international papers was notably, so that 7 out of 10 paper sessions were characterized by non-German Research fellows. The exchange with international experts in the field of Business Taxation is very valuable and brings new insights for the research community", stated co-organizer Martin Jacob from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Conference Program 2018
3rd Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research
The fifth Berlin – Vallendar Conference on Tax Research took place on July 25 and 26, 2019, following an invitation by the chairs of Business Taxation at the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern as well as Freie Universität Berlin. The conference, which was held at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Berlin for the first time, annually offers international researchers in Business Taxation a valuable platform to discuss current research trends.
A total of eight international researchers presented their current projects in the field of tax research. To name a few examples of presented papers, Arthur Stenzel (St. Gallen University) presented his paper “Corporate Tax-Rate and Tax-Base Avoidance Trends of U.S. Domestic and U.S. Multinational Firms“, co-authored by Terry Shevlin from the University of California-Irvine and Niklas Lampenius from Hohenheim University. Kathleen Andries from the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management discussed their research paper.
Peter Brok from Tilburg University presented his paper „As Uncertain as Taxes“, which was discussed by Adnan Isin from the University of Exeter.
Paul Demeré (University of Georgia) presented his work about „The Usefulness of Selective Tax Return Disclosure: Evidence from Form 5500“, co-authored with Marc Cussatt from Washington State University. Their results were discussed by Stephen Campbell from Mannheim University.
Dr. Rolf Bösinger, Secretary of State at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Berlin opened the conference. He presented an overview of the Ministry’s current topics in international taxation and emphasized the importance of international tax research for political decision-making.
“We are enthusiastic about the high quality of the presented papers. Furthermore, The exchange with international experts in the field of Business Taxation is very valuable and brings new insights for the research community”, stated co-organizer Martin Jacob from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
The fifth Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research was jointly organized by Frank Hechtner, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, and Martin Jacob, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Vallendar.
Conference Program 2017
3rd Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research
The fifth Berlin – Vallendar Conference on Tax Research took place on July 25 and 26, 2019, following an invitation by the chairs of Business Taxation at the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern as well as Freie Universität Berlin. The conference, which was held at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Berlin for the first time, annually offers international researchers in Business Taxation a valuable platform to discuss current research trends.
A total of eight international researchers presented their current projects in the field of tax research. To name a few examples of presented papers, Arthur Stenzel (St. Gallen University) presented his paper “Corporate Tax-Rate and Tax-Base Avoidance Trends of U.S. Domestic and U.S. Multinational Firms“, co-authored by Terry Shevlin from the University of California-Irvine and Niklas Lampenius from Hohenheim University. Kathleen Andries from the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management discussed their research paper.
Peter Brok from Tilburg University presented his paper „As Uncertain as Taxes“, which was discussed by Adnan Isin from the University of Exeter.
Paul Demeré (University of Georgia) presented his work about „The Usefulness of Selective Tax Return Disclosure: Evidence from Form 5500“, co-authored with Marc Cussatt from Washington State University. Their results were discussed by Stephen Campbell from Mannheim University.
Dr. Rolf Bösinger, Secretary of State at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Berlin opened the conference. He presented an overview of the Ministry’s current topics in international taxation and emphasized the importance of international tax research for political decision-making.
“We are enthusiastic about the high quality of the presented papers. Furthermore, The exchange with international experts in the field of Business Taxation is very valuable and brings new insights for the research community”, stated co-organizer Martin Jacob from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
The fifth Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research was jointly organized by Frank Hechtner, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, and Martin Jacob, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Vallendar.
Conference Program 2017
2nd Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research attracted many excellent researchers
On July 21 and 22, 2016, the 2nd Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research took place at Freie Universität Berlin. Already for the second year, the organizers at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and at Freie Universität Berlin were able to welcome a selected scientific audience. A total of eight researchers had the chance to present their current projects in the field of tax research. A selected group of international researchers, among others a representative of the European Commission, discussed their work.
To name a few examples of presented papers, John Gallemore (University of Chicago) presented his paper “Banks as Tax Planning Intermediaries“, a joint work with Brandon Gipper (University of Chicago) and Edward Maydew from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Johannes Voget from the University of Mannheim presented his paper „Corporate Taxation and Location of Intangible Assets: Patents vs. Trademarks“, co-authored with Olena Dudar (ZEW Mannheim). Diego d´Andria from the European Commission discussed their work.
Ross McClure from the University of Technology Sydney presented his paper “Dividend Imputation and Optimal Tax Rates“, a joint work with Roman Lanis, Peter Wells and Brett Govendir (all from the University of Technology Sydney). Sebastian Eichfelder from the University of Magdeburg discussed their work.
“We are very happy that we again successfully welcomed such an excellent group of national and international researchers at the 2nd Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research. The presented papers and the following discussions about the role of taxation for business decisions provided us with highly relevant research insights”, stated co-organizer Martin Jacob from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
The 2nd Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research was jointly organized by Frank Hechtner, Freie Universität Berlin, and Martin Jacob, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Vallendar. The conference was partly sponsored by PriceWaterhouse Coopers. The next conference is scheduled for summer 2017.
Conference Program 2016
2nd Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research
On July 21 and 22, 2016, the 2nd Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research took place at Freie Universität Berlin. Already for the second year, the organizers at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and at Freie Universität Berlin were able to welcome a selected scientific audience. A total of eight researchers had the chance to present their current projects in the field of tax research. A selected group of international researchers, among others a representative of the European Commission, discussed their work.
To name a few examples of presented papers, John Gallemore (University of Chicago) presented his paper “Banks as Tax Planning Intermediaries“, a joint work with Brandon Gipper (University of Chicago) and Edward Maydew from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Johannes Voget from the University of Mannheim presented his paper „Corporate Taxation and Location of Intangible Assets: Patents vs. Trademarks“, co-authored withOlena Dudar (ZEW Mannheim). Diego d´Andria from the European Commission discussed their work.
Ross McClure from the University of Technology Sydney presented his paper “Dividend Imputation and Optimal Tax Rates“, a joint work with Roman Lanis, Peter Wells and Brett Govendir (all from the University of Technology Sydney). Sebastian Eichfelder from the University of Magdeburg discussed their work.
“We are very happy that we again successfully welcomed such an excellent group of national and international researchers at the 2nd Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research. The presented papers and the following discussions about the role of taxation for business decisions provided us with highly relevant research insights”, stated co-organizer Martin Jacob from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
The 2nd Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research was jointly organized by Frank Hechtner, Freie Universität Berlin, and Martin Jacob, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Vallendar. The conference was partly sponsored by PriceWaterhouse Coopers. The next conference is scheduled for summer 2017.
You can find visual impressions from the 2016 conference here.
Conference Program 2016
1st Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research
From July 8 to 10, 2015, the 1st Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research took place at Freie Universität Berlin. The conference was a special issue conference for the European Accounting Review and was highly selective. Less than 25% of submitted papers were accepted for the conference. Nine researchers had the chance to present their current projects on a broad range of international tax research. All papers were discussed by invited scholars, e.g., from the USA or the U.K.
To name a few examples of presented papers, Stacy Laplante (University of Wisconsin) presented her paper entitled “Trapped Cash: Estimating the Likelihood that a US Multinational Firm has Cash Trapped in Foreign Subsidiaries” co-authored with Wayne Nesbitt from Michigan State University.
Rainer Niemann from University of Graz presented his joint work with Caren Sureth, University of Paderborn, on “Investment Effects of Taxes on Capital under Uncertainty and Irreversitbility”. Their joint work was discussed by Richard Sansing from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, USA.
Jost Heckemeyer from Leibnitz University of Hannover presented his joint paper with Sören Bergner (from University of Mannheim) on “Simplified Tax Accounting and the Choice of Legal Form”. The paper was discussed by Anna Feller from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
“Overall, we are very satisfied with the 1st Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research. We are proud that we were able to attract many international researchers and very interesting papers on the role of taxation in business decisions.” says co-organizer and guest editor of the European Accounting Review special issue Martin Jacob from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
The 1st Berlin-Vallendar Conference on Tax Research conference was organized jointly by Frank Hechtner, Freie Universität Berlin, and Martin Jacob, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Vallendar and was partly sponsored by Price Waterhouse Coopers. The next Tax Conference will take place in summer 2016.
You can find the photo gallery of the 2015 Tax Conference here.
Conference Program 2015
Vallendar and our campus –
Where to stay and how to find us.
Perfectly located and breathtakingly scenic, Vallendar and the Middle Rhine Valley offer a wealth of activities throughout the year. Enjoy panoramic hikes and cycle routes, take romantic river cruises, visit nearby outdoor swimming pools, or relax at the sauna – there is something for everybody. Numerous historic castles are scattered throughout the area, with 40 punctuating the Rhine Gorge hilltops ready for history lovers to explore. While international world travelers will find that strong transport connections provide a host of possibilities with major European destinations such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Prague easily accessible by road, rail or air.
Explore the historic town of Vallendar lying directly on the Rhine, home to an international student population and offering a wealth of gastronomic and sporting activities. Check the yearly VHS (Volkshochschule Vallendar) calendar for exciting local activities and projects.
The third biggest city in the Rhinenland-Palatinate, Koblenz nestles between both the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Whilst not only a scenic city with its riverside location, Koblenz is a vibrant hub of restaurants, bars, museums and shopping opportunities, with a cable car that connects the city to the hilltop fortress of Ehrenbreitstein.
The surrounding area offers many options for outings and for all interests. Whether it is exploring historic castles such as the medieval Burg Eltz, taking the Traumpfade, hiking trails that runs through the Eifel region, or visiting the legendary racetrack and motor sports complex at the Nürburgring.
With large bustling cities only a short distance away, it is easy to organize a day or weekend trip. Sample Cologne’s iconic Kölsch beer or chocolate museum, view Frankfurt’s futuristic skyline, or browse high-end luxury shops in Düsseldorf, you’ll find the neighboring cities are metropolitan and welcoming to all visitors!
One of the greatest benefits of being located so centrally in Europe is the closeness to so many other beautiful destinations! Take a plane to visit Paris, jump on a train to Amsterdam, or simply drive your car and discover just how far you can get before you find yourself in another country!
Well known for its love of the outdoors, Germany offers a wide-range of sporting activities with lots to do in and around Vallendar. Walking and cycle routes run throughout the region, climbing fans can take their sport indoors or outdoors and naturally formed volcanic lakes are open to the public to swim in.
Campus Vallendar
The fact that the Rhine Valley is a perennial hotspot for tourists, means there are plenty of hotels to suit all budgets and tastes in Koblenz and the surrounding area. Below is a list of hotels which cooperate with WHU:
*= special rates for WHU members
If it’s a business trip or cultural weekend along the Rhine and Mosel, The Altstadt Hotel Koblenz offers modern comfort for every opportunity. The Altstadt Hotel Koblenz offers fourteen double rooms in three different categories, with options available for the single traveller as well.
The Aparthotel at Münzplatz is the only hotel in Koblenz with a large selection of themed rooms. The themed suites are available in African, Asian, British, Moroccan, glamorous and 70s style. Not to forget the Hollywood Suite and Viva LasVegas Suite from the land of unlimited possibilities.
Since three generations the “Berghotel Rheinblick” is owned by the Helling family. Situated on a hill in the outskirts of Bendorf with an amazing view into the valley of Middle Rhine, they provide a family environment, excellent service and comfortable rooms.
The guest house of the BFW Koblenz was built in 2003 and is a barrier-free facility in which wheelchair users can feel completely at ease. The bright and friendly rooms have a large bathroom (shower/WC), telephone, mini fridge and flat screen TV.
Prepare for attentive service, beautiful details and a warm welcome at Hotel Brenner in Koblenz!
Business Lodging offers a range of apartments and holiday flats in Koblenz and the area.
The apartment house City Apartments Koblenz offers you the ideal accommodation for a stay of one month or longer.
This hotel with more than 100 rooms is conveniently located in the centre of the old town in Koblenz. Whether you prefer to stroll through the historic part of town with its many squares or walk along the Mosel to the Deutsches Eck – or German Corner, the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel rivers – all these destinations can be reached on foot within a few minutes. In addition, Koblenz is the ideal starting point for a trip to explore the castles and fortress along the UNESCO world heritage region on the Middle Rhine.
From the Civilcasino in the early 1920s through three generations to today’s Diehls Hotel. A family hotel through the generations. They offer 67 rooms and a beautiful view over the Rhine from their terrace.
The holiday apartment with terrace has 36 m² with a beautiful view of the Rhine valley and separate entrance as well as a parking lot. The non-smoking apartment is suitable for allergy sufferers. Maximum occupancy of 2 persons. Pets can only be brought on request.
With 2 balconies for sunrise and sunset, a large kitchen with a large fridge-freezer, a modern bathroom with a rain shower and two bedrooms, each with a double bed and a living room.
The Forum Vinzenz Pallotti is situated on the Rhine footpath, in the direct vicinity of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, and offers pleasant hospitality and a soothing atmosphere.
GHOTEL hotel & living Koblenz is located directly opposite the main station and boasts easy access to the city centre. The main sights of Koblenz are all just 1 to 2 km away from the hotel.
In the centre of the Middle Rhine region, in Vallendar near Koblenz, in a park-like garden, lies the Priest and Guest House Marienau. It is open to everyone who is looking for a place of contemplation and peace.
Our house offers a wide range of possibilities with its green areas, friendly ambience, ideal premises and its technical equipment.
Haus St. Josef is offering accommodation in Vallendar with free WiFi. Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. All rooms have a electric tea pot, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. All rooms have a desk.
30 guest rooms with flair. These are freshly renovated with a modern, homely ambience. Shower, WC, hairdryer and flat-screen TV are part of the basic equipment of the well-kept rooms. In the morning you can look forward to the large selection of the rich breakfast buffet.
The high quality and welcoming rooms offer modern and comfortable accommodation complemented with first-class all-round service. The house meets all requirements - whether as a starting point for hiking tours and walking tours, or as a meeting place for conferences and family celebrations.
With a lot of passion and attention to detail, they have given the house a special atmosphere in which the guests can feel at home.
This friendly, country-style hotel is located in central Koblenz, just a 2-minute walk from Koblenz train station. It offers rooms with free WiFi, soundproof windows and satellite TV.
Your wellness hotel in dreamlike nature with relaxed comfort, contemporary design in the bakery town Höhr-Grenzhausen, close to Koblenz, Rhine & Moselle! Informal Westerwald cosiness with a touch of luxury, regional, honest cuisine with modern creativity, professional service paired with family cordiality.
If you appreciate a central location, the ibis Hotel Koblenz City is the right place for you: The hotel is only a few minutes' walk from the main railway station and the Rhein-Mosel-Halle as well as the pedestrian area of the city with many shops and shopping offers. All 106 rooms are air-conditioned and have modern, functional furnishings as well as newly developed beds for a restful night's sleep. You can park your car in the neighbouring underground car park for a reduced fee.
This hotel welcomes you directly at the Rhine promenade in the centre of Koblenz. Each of the 25 rooms is individually furnished and invites you to linger. In the café you can relax and choose from the daily offer. Enjoy the view of the "Rheinische Nizza" Pfaffendorf, perhaps with one of their homemade Flammkuchen?
The hotel is located in the historic district Ehrenbreitstein, at the foot of the fortress Ehrenbreitstein. The fortress with the surrounding area was one of the BUGA exhibition focal points and can be easily reached from Ehrenbreitstein with a newly built inclined elevator. Just 50 meters from the hotel, you can take the ferry to the other bank of the Rhine in 5 minutes and then you are right in the old town of Koblenz. After that it is only a 5 minute walk to the Deutsche Eck or the cable car station leading to the fortress.
The Mercure Hotel Koblenz is located in the southern part of Koblenz city center between Koblenz Electoral Palace and Rhein-Mosel-Halle. Set on the banks of the romantic River Rhine, this First Class Hotel features 168 rooms, 12 meeting and function rooms, bar and restaurant with a view to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The romantic Koblenz old town, the Deutsches Eck at the confluence of Rivers Mosel and Rhine as well as the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress are just a short walk along River Rhine. The entire house provides free WiFi.The conference area hosts conferences and events with up to 120 people. Guests staying at the Mercure Hotel Koblenz praise the hotel for its courteous service and enchanting location.
High above Montabaur, the wonderful city in the Westerwald where Baroque splendor unites with graceful ease, is the castle, whose stylish atmosphere will captivate you. From here you can enjoy the most beautiful view over the glittering lights of the city. In the heart of the Westerwald, they await you with everything that makes your stay a wonderful experience: with modern rooms, professional meeting management, perfect service, a spacious swimming pool and sauna area and much more.
The family-owned hotel, with 67 comfortably furnished rooms of various categories, a modern conference and meeting room, free parking and a cuisine geared to regional and home-style cuisine, is located in the administrative district of Koblenz.
Minimalistic and modern architecture combined with industrial charm – a comfortably established ambience! Meet Silicium, the basic element of glass and ceramics, in a totally unexpected form – as Restaurant & Location, Design-Hotel, as well as business and seminar venue.
The Stein family belongs to Koblenz just like the Mosel and the Rhine. They are especially known for their hospitality, which comes from the heart. You can feel the warmth and charm in the whole house. It all began with Helmut & Roswitha Stein. Now the daughters have the scepter in their hands. Melanie Stein-Schiller runs the Hotel Stein and Schiller's Restaurant (1* Michelin) together with her husband Mike Schiller, Daniela Schwartz runs the Stein Boardinghouse in the heart of the old town.
Where in 1868 Dr. Max Brosius offered his stately rooms for a cure, today the ambience he loved so much at the time invites you to stay overnight. This small, exquisite hotel is located in Sayn, a district of Bendorf. It skillfully combines contemporary comfort with historical elements.
The Hotel Weinlaube was built on an old vineyard. It is a family hotel with tradition. Around the house Höhenluft from 1920 emerged over time two more buildings. The rooms await you with modern comfort. The natural colors of the large garden and its flowers have inspired the room design.
Contemporary comfort with several restaurants and bars, swimming pool and sauna area, beauty spa and fitness studio.
The team is there for you 24 hours a day and there is free WiFi for working or surfing. The breakfast buffet will be the perfect start to your day. To ensure you have a good night’s sleep, all the rooms have comfortable box-spring beds. A 43-inch TV screen in every room brings you international television channels, while elegant and modern furnishings bring you contemporary design. If you’ve brought work with you to the Sander Hotel, you can work away in your room, with a coffee in the lobby or outside on their courtyard terrace.
We are a very personally managed business and city hotel with outstanding service and modern, elegant equipment. We offer you an elegant, cultivated and modern ambience as well as the friendly charm of a family-run hotel in the third generation.
How to find us:
Address for GPS: Heerstraße 61, Vallendar
WHU – Otto Beisheim
School of Management
Burgplatz 2
D-56179 Vallendar
Tel.: +49 261 65 09 - 0
Fax.: +49 261 65 09 - 509
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