Venue

Spatial Statistics 2011 will take place at the University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport is approximately 150km/2 hours from Enschede and is served by a good variety of international carriers with destinations including Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles and New York. The University of Twente is located on a campus between the towns of Enschede and Hengelo. The conference will take place in the Vrijhof Building of the university (ref. #47 on campus map).

Venue Address

University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 53 489 2364
Web: www.utwente.nl/en

The University of Twente is a research university which focuses on the development of technology and its impact on people and society. This focus can be seen in the range of 22 Bachelor's degree programmes and 31 Master's degree programmes which the university offers in the field of technology and behavioural and social sciences. There are 5,500 Bachelor's degree students and 2,500 Master's degree students at the University of Twente.

Accommodation

A list of location accommodation is available. Click here for more information about accommodation.

Daily Bus Shuttles

For delegates of Spatial Statistics 2011 not staying on the University of Twente campus, daily bus shuttles will be available from both Hengelo and Enschede to the University of Twente campus. The morning departure times are detailed below and shuttles will run back to the various pick-up points at the end of each day after the conference programme has finished, with the exception of Friday when buses will only go to Hengelo and Enschede Train Stations after the conference has ended.

Click here to open the bus timetable as a pdf

Date	Pick-up point	Pick-up time
Wednesday 23 March 2011	Hotel Van der Valk, Hengelo	07:30
	Hengelo Train Station	07:50
	Enschede Train Station	08:05
	Eden Hotel de Broeierd	08:20
Thursday 24 March 2011	Hotel Van der Valk, Hengelo	07:45
	Hengelo Train Station	08:05
	Enschede Train Station	08:20
	Eden Hotel de Broeierd	08:35
Friday 25 March 2011	Hotel Van der Valk, Hengelo	07:45
	Hengelo Train Station	08:05
	Enschede Train Station	08:20
	Eden Hotel de Broeierd	08:35

Transportation

Travelling by Air

Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport is approximately two hours from The University of Twente. For a full list of air carriers, and up to date timetables follow the link to the airport website: www.schiphol.nl/index_en.html

Travelling by Train

There are direct intercity trains from Schiphol that go straight to Enschede and Hengelo Central Stations. The journey takes approximately two hours and costs ~€22 one-way. An alternative option is to switch trains in Hengelo and travel further with a regional train to station Enschede Drienerlo. This station is located within walking distance of the main entrance of the university, ~1 km. For timetables and prices go to: www.ns.nl/cs/Satellite/travellers

Travelling by Bus

From Enschede railway station take either bus 1 to Universiteit or bus 9 to Hengelo. From Hengelo railway station take either bus 15 to Universiteit or bus 9 to Enschede. From Enschede Drienerlo railway station take bus 1 to Universiteit. There are several bus stops on the campus.

Travelling by Taxi

Taxis are available to hire from outside both Enschede and Hengelo railway stations. The university is a 10 minute drive and will cost ~€15 one-way.

Travelling by Car

The following car rental companies all operate out of Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt.From the A1 motorway, take the A35 motorway towards Enschede. Then take exit no.26 Enschede-West/Universiteit. Follow the signs Universiteit. There are a number of car parks on the university campus close to the Vrijhof Building; there are no charges for car parking.

General Information

Language

The official language of the conference will be English

Time Zone

The Netherlands is set to CET. In March, the Netherlands is +9 hours ahead of US Pacific Time, +6 hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time and +1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Weather

As in most countries in northwest Europe, the weather in the Netherlands can be very changeable from day to day at all times of the year, and the character of each season may vary from one year to another. The average maximum temperature in March is 10°C and the minimum is 1°C. It is recommended that you bring warm clothing and a waterproof jacket.

Currency

The currency used The Netherlands is the Euro €

Visa

If you are travelling within the European Union you are advised to check entry requirements with your travel agent or consulate before travelling

Electricity

Voltage is 220-volt, 50-cycle alternating current and European 2 pin sockets are used. Those travelling from overseas with electrical appliances will need an adapter.

Local Area

Enschede

Directly on the eastern border of the Netherlands, Enschede is a characteristic, modern and lively university town. Elegant historic buildings in the town and surrounding area are evocative of Enschede’s rich textile past. Some of the town’s most notable monuments are the beautiful town hall, several beautiful churches and a unique synagogue. At the same time, large-scale urban renewal has given Enschede a new skyline with eye-catching, contemporary architecture. For more information go to: www.enschede.nl/en/welkom

Hengelo

Hengelo is a multifaceted medium-sized town. Impressive because of its rich industrial history, its present activities and its plans for the future. Remarkable because of its central location and mixture of corporation housing, characteristic garden villages and spacious residential areas and surprising because of its many stores of national repute, cultural activities, various events and catering establishments. For more information go to: http://www.hengelo.nl/smartsite.dws?id=8710#bk_2