Mobility

Mobility to and from Freie Universität Berlin

The extensive public transportation system within the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area makes it very easy to reach Freie Universität Berlin. Students and employees enjoy discounted public transit passes. Students who have the Deutschland-Semesterticket can travel on all public transportation routes within Germany. An additional ticket must be purchased if you want to bring a bicycle with you as it is not covered by the Deutschlandticket. Employees of Freie Universität Berlin can use the Deutschlandticket-Job on public transportation.

Sustainable mobility on campus

Road bikes (pictured here at the Botanic Garden/Dahlem Seed Bank) and e-cargo bikes (frequently used by the Engineering and Utilities Division and facility managers) have been a mainstay of sustainable transportation in certain units at Freie Universität Berlin for several years now. E-cargo bikes and company bikes can also be purchased via the FUturrad funding program. The “Cycling for Climate Protection” program established as part of the National Climate Initiative (NKI) provides resources for bike parking facilities as well as company bikes.

Funding Program FUturrad

Bicycle infrastructure

Four bike repair stations around campus are available 24/7 for anyone who needs to fix their bike on the go. There are currently about 4,000 bike parking facilities on our campuses. The FUturRad funding program aims to improve bike parking facilities from now until 2027 through a number of measures.
Have you noticed any abandoned bikes on bike racks around campus? Please report them by sending an email to sustainability@fu-berlin.de. We will pass this information on to our facility managers. Once the abandoned bikes have been inspected, they will be handed over to a charitable organization.

FURad – Volunteer-Run DIY Bicycle Workshop

The FUrad bicycle workshop has been on campus since 2018. This student-run workshop provides tools and spare parts as well as practical knowledge to those who need help with bike repairs. The initiative promotes sustainability and encourages more people to travel by bike. The workshop based at Fabeckstraße 30 is usually open Mondays and Wednesdays until early evening.

FURad Opening hours

Jelbi Mobility Stations on Campus

The first Jelbi stations were installed on the Dahlem campus in December 2023. The Jelbi mobility platform allows anyone with the app to rent out bikes, e-scooters, and e-mopeds. Jelbi makes it possible for commuters to choose environmentally friendly transportation instead of a car for the final stretch of their journey.

FUturRad Funding Program – Establishing a Bike-Friendly Campus at Freie Universität Berlin

The Unit for Sustainability and Energy Management together with the Engineering and Utilities Division successfully acquired project funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The “Cycling for Climate Protection” program established as part of the National Climate Initiative (NKI) provides funding for bike parking facilities as well as company bikes. From 2025 to 2027, the goal is to encourage the growing interest in sustainable mobility among members of Freie Universität with targeted measures to create a more bike-friendly campus.

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