15th International Winds Workshop

Venue

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Utrecht is an old univerity town built around the Dom Tower. It is known for its city center with wharf cellars along the canals with cafes and terraces by the water. For more information, look to the Visit Utrecht site.

Getting there

Most attendees will fly into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. From there take a train to Utrecht Central Station. The trains from Schiphol run four times per hour. Note: do NOT travel to or through Amsterdam Central Station. Detailed train travel information can be obtained from the Domestic journey planner or view 9292.nl. In all trains and buses you can use an an electronic ticket, called OV-chipkaart. With the OV-chipkaart, you have to check in at the start of your journey, and check out at the end. Note that you have to do this for each transporter separately. So when you change from train to bus, you have to check out at the train station and check in in the bus. For infrequent travellers, the train company sells paper chipcards that are valid for one day only, and only in the train. Note that you still have to check in and out. Locations within Schiphol for purchasing an OV-chipkaart can be found HERE.

Local Transfer

Some guests may need to take a bus from Utrecht to KNMI. Take a bus from Utrecht Central Station bus platform to De Bilt, and exit at the bus stop "Tunneltje De Bilt". Take one of the following buses (direction): 50 (Wageningen), 51 (Driebergen-Zeist), 251 (Zeist), 52 (Amersfoort), 53 (Zeist) or 74 (Zeist). You can also purchase paper tickets for the bus. Please download Ad's PDF for more detailed information.

Accommodation

There are no blocks of rooms set aside for the meeting. The closest hotel to KNMI, and within walking distance is the Hotel de Biltse Hoek. Another hotel within walking distance, or 1 bus stop is the Star Lodge Hotel Utrecht. Other suggested hotels are the Apollo Hotel, the NH Centre Utrecht, and the Malie Hotel.

Currency

The currency of the Netherlands is the Euro[Euro 10 = USD $10.86/ (as of 14 February 2020, OANDA)]. Major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.

Climate

The average temperature in De Bilt during April is a bit cool at 8C (46F). Normal high temperatures for the month are 13C (55F). Lows are 8C (46F). We can expect mild afternoons with cool overnight temperatures. April is also drier than some months.

Access to internet and email

Wireless Internet access will be available within the main meeting venue.

Wednesday afternoon activity

It is traditional as part of the International Winds Workshops to participate in a group activity on the Wednesday afternoon. We are currently discussing available options.