OPTIONAL DINNERS

WELCOME GALA DINNER - Friday 7 Nov 2025 | 19:00 - 23:00
Put on your evening gown and join us for an unforgettable evening at the Marriott Heidelberg, where we will kick off the R5 Meeting in style!

  • Welcome Drink (Sektempfang): Toast to new connections with a refreshing glass of sparkling wine at the hotel lobby lounge. 

  • Dinner Buffet: Enjoy a delectable array of dishes to satisfy every palate.

  • Drinks Included: Complimentary drinks throughout the evening to keep the celebrations going.

  • Special Program:

    • Live Band Xswingt will set the mood with exciting tunes.

    • A thrilling Auction with unique items and experiences to bid on.

    • Dancing to keep the energy high and the fun flowing.

This event will take place in a private conference room Karl-Jaspers, offering a relaxed yet lively atmosphere for all to enjoy.
 
Cost: 69 EUR per person.
OPTIONAL DINNER - Saturday 8 Nov 2025 | 19:00 - 22:00

GASTHOF ZUM ROTEN OCHSEN

Look forward to dining in this 300-year-old traditional German restaurant, which has been serving guests for six generations. The interior is like a museum, preserving its original state since 1965.

The "Zum Roten Ochsen" inn is one of the oldest and most traditional student bars in Heidelberg. Built in 1703, the Red Ox has been owned continuously for over 185 years by the Spengel family. The Inn looks back on a long history with many well-known Americans guests, such as Mark Twain, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, and Mamie Eisenhower.

Cost: 45 EUR per person which includes:

  • Welcome drink: SchriesSecco (regional sparkling wine)
  • Vegetable soup (vegan)
  • Main dish - a choice of:
    • Wienerschnitzel (breaded veal or chicken)
    • Vegetarian Knödel with champignon ragout
    • Vegan option: Vegetables with potatoes
  • Dessert - a choice of :
    • Apple strudel OR
    • Fresh fruit salad
  • Water on the table (limited to1 bottle for 2 pax)

Feel free to order additional drinks at your own expense.