VAC2VAC annual meeting 26-28 March 2019, Bilthoven The

The Venue Vac2Vac annual meeting will be held in Bilthoven, at the RIVM/Intravacc:

RIVM/Intravacc Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9 3721 MA Bilthoven http://www.rivm.nl/english & https://www.intravacc.nl

Local organisation The meeting is organized by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (www.rivm.nl), the Institute for Translational Vaccinology (www.intravacc.nl) and the University of Applied Sciences (www.hu.nl).

Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9, 3721 MA Bilthoven

On Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/qWuKLyet6cA2

Contact person at RIVM/Intravacc in case of emergencies:

Name: Coenraad Hendriksen email: [email protected] telephone: + (31) (0) 6 24931001

Directions

Arriving at Schiphol (Amsterdam) airport: Schiphol → : The best way to go from Schiphol airport (or anywhere else) to Utrecht is by train. There is a train station located below Schiphol, easy to find from the arrival section of Schiphol. There is a direct “Intercity” connection between Schiphol airport and Utrecht 3-4 times an hour, and it will take roughly 30-40 minutes to go from Schiphol airport to Utrecht.

In The Netherlands, most public transportation costs are paid using a special “OV-chipkaart” (public-transportation chip card) that almost everyone has. However, you can also buy one- way or day-tickets at the machines in the hall of Schiphol airport and most train stations. The machines at Schiphol are always quite busy, so take your time. You can also buy your ticket at the NS counters in the central hall of the airport. The cost of a 2nd class one-way ticket is roughly 9€.

Ticket vending machines

For general information about getting to Utrecht, see: http://www.visit-utrecht.com/plan-your- trip/how-to-get-to-utrecht/by-public-transport .

The train schedule can be found using the site of the Dutch Railways (NS): http://www.ns.nl/en . General travel information can be accessed using http://9292.nl/en .

By bus from Hotel Mitland/Star Lodge Hotel to RIVM/Intravacc in Bilthoven Bus 77 to Bilthoven leaves every 10 minutes from Utrecht Central Station bus station “Jaarbeurszijde” . When staying at Hotel Mitland and Star Lodge Hotel get on bus 77 at busstop “Oorsprongpark”. After about 10 minutes get out in Bilthoven at busstop “Dr. Letteplein”. From there it is a 5-10 minutes walk. Directions: walk to the north, 1e Branderburgerweg, pass the church and cementry, then the Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan is on the right) The bus that leaves at 8.04 from Utrecht Central Station will stop at the 1e Branderburgerweg near RIVM.

Taxi Another option is to take a taxi.UTC Utrecht is the taxi service within Utrecht: http://utc.nl/ , call +31 30 2300 400 for reservations.

Hotels etc. Utrecht is a popular city for tourists to visit, so hotels can be quite busy. There are many hotels in or near the city centre. Please note that there is extensive building activity around the train station as well as near the city centre. Some suggestions:

In the centre NH-Hotel city centre: [email protected] Apollo Hotel: http://www.hotels.nl/utrecht/hotelutrecht/ Dom Hotel: http://www.hoteldom.nl/ Rustic Hotel: http://www.mothergoosehotel.com/

Near the train station NH-Hotel: [email protected] Park Plaza Hotel: https://www.parkplaza.com/utrecht-hotel-nl-3531-bl/netutrec

There are many nice smaller hotels in Utrecht centre, you can also check airbnb for Utrecht.

General links for visitors to Utrecht https://www.utrecht.nl/city-of-utrecht/visiting/ https://www.lonelyplanet.com/the-netherlands/the-randstad/utrecht-city http://www.holland.com/global/tourism/destinations/utrecht.htm http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/utrecht-nl-ut-utr.htm http://www.domtoren.nl/en http://www.holland.com/global/tourism/destinations/utrecht.htm

How to reach Hotel Mitland

From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport • Trains depart for Utrecht Central Station every 15 minutes From Utrecht Central Station • Take bus 28, 50, 52 or 53, these buses run average every 10 minutes. Be sure that the bus runs in east direction. If uyou’re not sure, ask the driver Get off at the Oorsprongpark stop which is located at the Biltstraat. From this stop it is about 10 minutes walk. Cross the railway tracks. Turn into the fourth street on the left, this is the Karel Doormanlaan, and walk straight along the apartment buildings. After approximately 350 meters, turn right at the crossroads and continue under the Voorveldse Polder viaduct to the Ariënslaan You will find Hotel Mitland after approximately 50 meters on the right

More information: http://9292.nl/en Group transport

Contact info Mitland Hotel Utrecht BV Ariënslaan 1 3573 PT Utrecht The Netherlands T +31 (0)30 271 58 24 F +31 (0)30 271 90 03 E [email protected]

How to reach Star Lodge Hotel

How to get there by public transport

From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport • Trains depart for Utrecht Central Station every 15 minutes

From Utrecht Central Station • Bus number 50/51/52/53/74 direction: Zeist • Bus stop Archimedeslaan • Star Lodge Hotels is situated 100 meters back. More information: 9292.nl

How to get there by cab

There is also the possibility to travel by cab (Utrecht Taxi Centrale). Utrecht Urban Cycle • max. € 14,50 (4 persons) • max. €18,50 (8 persons)

Contact info Star Lodge Hotels BV Biltsestraatweg 92 3573 PS UTRECHT The Netherlands T + 31 (0) 30 8000 401

E [email protected]

Shuttle service from Mitland Hotel en Star Lodge hotel to RIVM/Intravacc

Bus transfer will be arranged from Mitland Hotel and Star Lodge hotel v.v. on March 26 a.m. and p.m, on March 27 a.m. and p.m. and on March 28 a.m. only. You will be informed on departure times (a.m.) from the two hotels and on departure times from Bilthoven (p.m.) to the hotels. There is one shuttle service a.m and p.m.. Those who do not use this service have to arrange own travel (regular bus/taxi).

Information for those staying in another hotel than Mitland or Star Lodge

Public transport From Utrecht Central Station there are two public transport options to bring you to our RIVM/Intravacc in about 30 minutes:

By train Every 15 minutes a train (slow train direction Zwolle and slow train direction , Platform 2/3) can take you in 10 minutes to Bilthoven station (departure times: .06, .18, .36, .48). From there it is about a 20 minute walk from the train station in Bilthoven to RIVM. Shortest way: leaving the station, go right along the shops. From the roundabout near the station it is about 1,2 km to the southwest along the Soestdijkseweg Zuid to the next roundabout, you will find Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan on the right.

By bus Bus 77 to Bilthoven leaves every 10 minutes from Utrecht Central bus station “Centrumzijde” (.09, .19, .29, .39, .49, .59). You can find RIVM easily from busstop “Dr. Letteplein” in /Bilthoven. From there it is a 15 minutes walk. Directions: walk to the north, 1e Branderburgerweg, pass the church and cementry, then the Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan is on the right.) The bus that leaves at 8.09 will stop at the 1e Branderburgerweg near RIVM.

Route planners public transport www.9292.nl information on all forms of public transport www.ns.nl information on train services