Venue
JIVE (map)
Oude Hoogeveensedijk 4
7991 PD Dwingeloo
The Netherlands
Traveling from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport to Dwingeloo
After arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, you have to travel further by train to station "Hoogeveen", the nearest train station to Dwingeloo (takes approx. 2 hours). The schedules can be found on the Dutch Railways website.
For train schedules, you can go to: https://www.ns.nl/en/travel-information
You can either buy train tickets in advance or at a machine upon arrival. Before entering the train please validate your train ticket. Detailed information on traveling by train and on how to purchase tickets can be found here: https://www.astron.nl/contact/visiting-astron/visit-dwingeloo-hq/
Purchasing train tickets - at ticket machines or in advance via website
At Schiphol Amsterdam airport or any other railway station you should buy a train ticket (ticket has a chip) from the machine. These ticket machines accept major credit cards and debit cards with a Maestro logo.
Taxi from Hoogeveen to hotel or JIVE
From the train station you need a taxi to take you to the hotel or the institute. A reduced rate for the taxi service will be arranged by the organisers.
Transport between hotels and JIVE
The ASTRON building, where JIVE is situated, is located in a tranquil environment at the edge of a national park. The nearest bus stop is 2-4 km away from the institute. The best way to get from accommodations in or around Dwingeloo to the institute is to rent a bicycle. We can arrange rental bikes at a reduced rate (EUR 7 per day).
Your bike will be ready for pick-up at the hotel or JIVE, based on your indicated arrival time in the taxi form.
Hotels
For participants of the JIVE VLBI School, block booking of roomswill be made at two different hotels (see below) but you are free to book any accommodation you prefer. We recommend to book as soon as possible, preferably as soon as you register, as accommodation availability is limited due to local events. Check the hotel cancellation policy if you book before the participant selection deadline, many hotels offer free cancellation.
