The conference will take place at Papendal Hotel and Conference Centre near Arnhem in The Netherlands. The venue offers excellent conference and business facilities alongside world class sporting facilities (Papendal is the training centre of the Dutch Olympic team and home to the National Olympic Committee).
Papendal can easily be reached by road or rail. The nearest rail stations are Arnhem (8 km) and Oosterbeek (6 km) and both are served by frequent trains from Schiphol Airport.
A few of the local attractions include the Kröller-Müller Museum, which hosts great works by artists including Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse. The museum is set in the National Park Hoge Veluwe, and the grounds include many sculptures and gardens. Also of interest is the battle of Arnhem memorial site, scene of the 1944-45 battle, which was part of Operation Market Garden and the Arnhem War Museum.
Situated at the edge of the Veluwe National Park, Papendal offers a selection of comfortable accommodation, all with ensuite bathrooms and wonderful views of the parklands.
TRANSPORTATION
Papendal can easily be reached by road or rail. The nearest rail stations are Arnhem Central (8km) and Oosterbeek (6km) both are served by frequent trains from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. The website for Schiphol airport is www.schiphol.nl and contains useful information on flights and car hire.
SHUTTLE BUSES
Further information coming soon..
TRAIN
The train runs directly from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Station – go to the main train terminal. It will take approximately 1hr 15 min to reach Arnhem station. You may check the train timetables and prices at www.ns.nl.
Train tickets
Train tickets for domestic travel are available from the yellow ticket machines near the platforms at Schiphol Plaza. Tickets (for domestic and international travel) are also available from the ticket offices, which are situated close to the red/white-checked cube at Schiphol Plaza. Staff at the ticket offices will also be able to provide you with train departure information.
TAXI
Taxis are usually parked at Arnhem Station but can also be contacted by telephone on +31 26-3210000. A taxi from Arnhem Central to Papendal will cost about €8.
CAR
Information regarding car hire companies based at Schiphol Airport can be found at www.schiphol.nl.
Directions to Papendal from Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrect and points west:
On the A12/E35, direction Arnhem. Turn off at exit Oosterbeek, Wolfheze, Arnhem-Centrum, Hoge Veluwe, exit 25.
At the N224 turn right direction Arnhem.
On the N224 at the second set of traffic lights, take the exit Papendal.
For driving directions from other points please see the map below.
If you are planning to travel around The Netherlands by public transportation (bus, tram), please be aware that there is a new means of payment in place: the OV-chipkaart.
What is the OV-chipkaart?
The OV-chipkaart is the new means of payment for the public transport system in The Netherlands. The smart card is the size of a bank card and contains an invisible chip. The OV-chipkaart can be loaded with credit in euros with which you can travel anywhere within The Netherlands, or with a travel product such as a single or season ticket.
