Myoclonus and Other Jerky Movements October 13-14, 2016 | ,

Information on Traveling to Groningen

Flights: If you are flying – the best way to reach Groningen, Netherlands is by flying into the Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Travel from Schiphol Airport to Groningen: There is a direct train connection to the city of Groningen. The journey takes about 2:30 hours to the Groningen Central Railway Station. Schiphol Station is situated directly below the airport. You can pick up a free baggage trolley from the platform. Via Schiphol Plaza, you can walk straight to the departure or arrival hall.

You can travel on NS (the Dutch Railways) with either a single-use chipcard or an OV-chipkaart. Both are available from the yellow ticket machines with the blue overhead sign reading ‘traintickets’. OV-chipkaart cardholders can also use the ticket machines with the yellow overhead sign.

The ticket machines are located near the platforms at Schiphol Plaza. Tickets (for domestic and international travel) are also available from the Ticket- and Service desks, which are situated close to the red/white-checked cube at Schiphol Plaza. Staff at the desk will also be able to provide you with train departure information and general information on travelling by train in Holland. You travel by checking in and out at the train station before and after your journey. For more information please check the NS website: www.ns.nl/en.

Transportation in Groningen: The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is easily reached by public transport. Several bus lines departing from the Groningen Central Railway Station take about 10 minutes to the UMCG. Some buses stop at the head entrance of the hospital, others at the side and at the north end. The national site for information on public transport offers up to date information. You will find this site at www. http://9292.nl/ . Once you are in the Netherlands, you can also telephone for public transport information by dialing 0900 9292.

Event Location: University Medical Center Groningen Hanzeplein 1 9713 GZ Groningen The Netherlands

Hotel Recommendations: Here is a list of recommended hotels in Groningen:

Hotel NH Groningen Hanzeplein 132, 9713 GW Groningen, Netherlands 100 m / 1 minute walk to venue Price Range : ~82 EUR http://www.nh-hotels.nl/hotel/nh-groningen

Hampshire Hotel - City Groningen Gedempte Kattendiep 25, 9711 PM Groningen, Netherlands 700 m / 9 minute walk to venue Price Range : ~79 EUR www.hampshire-hotels.com/en/hampshire-hotel-city-groningen

Hampshire Hotel - Groningen Centre Radesingel 50, 9711 EK Groningen, Netherlands 800 m / 10 minute walk to venue Price Range : ~100 EUR https://hampshire-groningen.nl/

Schimmelpenninck Huys Oosterstraat 53, 9711 NR Groningen, Netherlands 850 m / 11 minute walk to venue Price Range : ~93 EUR http://www.charmehotels.eu/nl/groningen

Martini Hotel Groningen Gedempte Zuiderdiep 8, 9711 HG Groningen, Netherlands 900 m / 11 minute walk to venue Price Range : ~75 EUR http://www.martinihotel.nl/en/

At Your Leisure: The website below is Groningen’s official tourist website: http://toerisme.groningen.nl/en/