Renewable Energy and the Environment
11-15 November 2012, Hotel Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne, The Netherlands
Housing and Travel
Eindhoven
About Eindhoven ‘City of Light'
Eindhoven is sometimes called the ‘City of Light' of the north. That's not so surprising, because the city's explosive growth since the end of the eighteenth century has been closely linked to that of Philips. Following the establishment of Philips, workers from all over the Netherlands came to Eindhoven to work in the company's factories.
Eindhoven presents itself as a ‘City of Light' by special lighting effects for all kinds of outdoor and public objects (buildings and works of art, as well as public parks and gardens), or projecting images or poetic texts. The name ‘City of Light' is also closely related to the liberation of Eindhoven on 18 September 1944, when the British and American forces ended the German occupation of the city. That led to a major public celebration under ‘Impressies Eindhovense bevrijding').
Right from the first anniversary of the liberation of Eindhoven, everyone was encouraged to display special lights. The tradition fell into disuse at the end of the 1960s, but the ‘Lichtjesroute' (route of lights) was revived in 1984. The ‘Lichtjesroute' now follows a 22 kilometer route through the city with striking, creative light decorations.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
As of 12 January 2009, all nationals and citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries will be required by law to obtain a travel authorization prior to initiating travel to the United States under the VWP. This authorization may be obtained through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), a free internet application administered by the Department of Homeland Security though a U.S. government Web site.
For more information, visit http://www.holland.com/global/Tourism/Cities-in-Holland/Cities-in-Holland/More-cities/Other-Cities/eindhoven.htm
Hotel Reservations
Hotel Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
Vestdijk 47, 5611CA EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 12 October 2012
Make your hotel reservations now!
This business hotel offers 320 rooms. Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne is situated in the center of Eindhoven, close to the main railway station and Eindhoven International Airport. The hotel offers a bar, restaurant, fitness center, indoor swimming pool and beauty salon, as well as 18 multifunctional meeting rooms for all your meetings and conferences. WIFI is available throughout the hotel. Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne is entirely non-smoking.
Room Rates:
Rates will be honored 3 days prior and post conference dates
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Single/Double
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EU €160,00
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Extra Person
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EU €20,00
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City Tax per person/per night
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EU €3,50 (taxes are subject to change)
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For the latest currency exchange click here.
All reservations must be made by using the Block Reservation Form and guaranteed with a major credit card. The Hotel will not accept on-line reservations at the group rate. Hotel will charge one night’s room and tax at the time of reservation. This amount will be refundable up to 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival date. In the event of a no show, one night’s room and tax will be charged and the reservation will be canceled.
Stay within the block!
Book your Hotel Reservation:
1. Mail In Reservations
Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
H5374-RE@accor.com
Vestdijk 47
5611 CA Eindhoven - The Netherlands
2. Fax – F. +31 (0) 40 24 40 148
3. Email - H5374-RE@accor.com
Transportation
When you fly to the Netherlands you’ll arrive at one of these airports:
Eindhoven Airport
Eindhoven Airport is a 15 minute drive to the City Centre of Eindhoven. A modern and international airport from where you can daily fly to destinations such as Barcelona, Madrid, Dublin, Istanbul, London Heathrow & London Stansted, Paris, Marseille, Milan, Pisa and Rome.
Especially in the summertime, but also during the rest of the year you can fly to Turkey, Greece, France, Portugal and Spain.
All car parks are situated within walking distance of the terminal building! For more information please take a look at www.eindhovenairport.com or contact 0031-40-2919818.
Public Transport
Central Station is situated right in the City Centre of Eindhoven. You will find the bus station at the North end of Central Station. Other parts of the city, towns and villages are within easy reach by bus.
Taxis are available outside Central Station at the North and South end as well.
Air France and KLM Global Meetings is offering a 5-10% discount on airfare to and from The Netherlands by using the event ID 14804AF. Air France does not fly to Eindhoven, but KLM does. Visit the Air France and KLM Global Meetings site for access to this discount.
Rail Europe
http://www.raileurope.com/europe-travel-guide/
Main Train Stations of Holland
Utrecht Central Station and Amsterdam Central Station are the main arrival and transfer railway stations for the international routes. From these two cities, you can continue your journey to your final destination in Holland by local train, bus or car.
Railway Station: EINDHOVEN
Eindhoven has two railway stations. Eindhoven Central links the city with the west of the Netherlands, but you can also catch a train to destinations further to the east or south. Intercity trains to destinations including Utrecht, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and The Hague leave an average of two times an hour. At Eindhoven Beukenlaan you can catch stopping trains to Tilburg, 's-Hertogenbosch (‘Den Bosch') and other destinations. For travel information and ticket prices, go to www.ns.nl and click on ‘English'
Location and access
From Amsterdam, Den Bosch (A2, E25), take the Centrum, Son, Helmond exit. Follow the A58 to the end. Turn right at the lights towards Centrum. Turn right at the 2nd set of lights. At the T intersection, follow the signs for Heuvel Galerie. The hotel is opposite the Heuvel Gallerie. From Maastricht (A2, E25) or Venlo (A67, E34), take the Eindhoven Centrum Tongelreep exit. Follow signs towards Centrum. The Eindhoven central train station is just 500 m away. Eindhoven Airport is only a 15 minute drive.
Public transport
Public transport in Eindhoven is well organized. From Eindhoven Central station you can reach Amsterdam or The Hague (‘Den Haag') in no more than two hours. You can also catch city and regional buses from the same central station from early in the morning to late at night. Most bus stops have a display that shows how long it will be before the next bus arrives. Eindhoven also has another, revolutionary transport concept: the ‘Phileas'. This advanced bus with its own bus lane connects Eindhoven Airport with the Central Station.
Travel
Climate
The weather varies from day to day, so be prepared for anything. Rainfall is common, so the most important items to bring are a raincoat and water-resistant shoes. A jumper is appropriate for the cooler summer days and evenings. Overall, the Dutch dress casually, so formal clothing is rarely required.
- In January and February, the average maximum temperature is about 5 degrees centigrade. Summers are quite warm with maximum temperatures averaging 20 to 25 degrees centigrade in July and August. In the east and south-east winters are a few degrees colder and summers a few degrees warmer. Spring is the driest season. Temperatures in April and May vary between 12 and 25 degrees centigrade.
For more weather information, visit
www.Netherlands-Weather.com
Electricity
The voltage on outlets in Holland is 220 volts. Hotels may also have a 110-volt or 120-volt outlet for shavers. Travelers are advised to bring
along a power converter and an adapter for round two-prong plugs with side grounding contacts.
Water
The tap water in Holland is of excellent quality and you can drink from any tap, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Bottled water is available at
all supermarkets, snack bars and kiosks.
Weights & Measures
Holland uses the metric system and therefore uses meters as its measurement for length, liters for liquids and kilos for weight. This is different
from countries that use the Imperial System. The conversions between these two systems are:
Kilometers & miles
1 mile = 1.609 kilometers
1 kilometer = 0.621 miles
Liters & gallons
1 gallon = 4.546 liters
1 liter = 0.220 gallons
Kilos & pounds
1 pound = 0.453 kilos
1 kilo = 2.204 pounds
FAQ
Money
Holland is one of the seventeen euro countries. Even though all of these countries issue their own euro coins, all coins and notes are legal tender in all euro countries. There are eight coins (€ 0.01, € 0.02, € 0.05, € 0.10, € 0.20, € 0.50, € 1 and € 2) and seven notes (€ 5, € 10, € 20, € 50, € 100, € 200 and € 500). Very few shops, restaurants, etc., accept the € 500 note. Small shops and supermarkets do not accept the € 200 and € 100 notes either. When you pay in cash, the amount is rounded off to the nearest € 0.05.
You may bring unlimited amounts of money into Holland. Travelers’ cheques are accepted throughout the country. We do advise you to bring travelers’ cheques in euros, as otherwise you will incur exchange costs.
Changing Money
You can exchange money at banks, post offices and exchange offices in Holland. Many hotels also offer this facility. And, of course, you can easily get money with your debit card from one of the many ATMs located throughout Holland.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards are accepted widely, but not everywhere. If in doubt, ask in advance. Cash-on-card services are available from selected American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VisaCard addresses. These cards are also accepted by all GWK currency exchange outlets and Change Express Offices.
Tipping
In The Netherlands, Value Added Tax and service charges are included in your check in hotels, restaurants, shops and taxis. Tips for extra service are always appreciated but not required. It is customary to give taxi drivers and waiters a tip of about 10 percent. Many public restrooms have an attendant who is usually tipped EUR 0,50.
In which time zone is Holland located?
Holland is located in the Central European time zone, i.e. six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Daylight saving time starts at the end of March and lasts till the end of October.
Are 'Holland' and 'the Netherlands' the same?
As far as the traveller is concerned, yes! Holland is the name commonly used abroad to refer to the country that is officially named The Netherlands. Strictly speaking, Holland comprises only the two western provinces of North and South Holland - a region that encompasses Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and other well-known Dutch cities such as Delft, Leiden and Haarlem.
Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven – Possible location for reception - http://www.holland.com/global/Tourism/Cities-in-Holland/Cities-in-Holland/More-cities/Other-Cities/van-abbemuseum-eindhoven.htm
City Pass Benefits:
What is Holland Pass?
Holland Pass discount card – Enjoy maximum savings! Up to 50% discount at major museums, top attractions, restaurants and shops. Unlimited discounts available, just simply show your Holland Pass discount card! Holland Pass is easy to use. Simply print your confirmation voucher and collect your pass at one of the centrally located pick-up locations. Use your Free entrance tickets and Holland Pass discount card at museums, attractions and much more.
Holland Pass includes a choice of 2, 5 or 7 FREE and reduced entrance tickets to must-see attractions, museums and public transport in AMSTERDAM and other popular Dutch cities such as Utrecht, The Hague and Rotterdam. Use your free entrance tickets in Amsterdam or mix and combine with the other cities. This all-in-one city pass offers the best value and convenience when visiting the highlights of your choice. Including free entrance to Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Madame Tussauds, canal cruise, city tours, Heineken Experience, Canal Bus Hop on Hop off and many more. No waiting in line at major attractions!
Skip the line - Visit more in less time and make the most out of your sightseeing by skipping the lines at some of the busiest attractions such as Madame Tussauds, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, The Amsterdam Dungeon, Madurodam, Keukenhof gardens and many more!
FREE 280 page full-color guide book – available in 6 languages (English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish), including detailed information on each museum and attraction, city maps with directions to attractions, shopping tips, restaurant recommendations and exclusive special offers.
Year edition – Holland Pass is valid from February until March the following year. A city pass with the flexibility of sightseeing at your own pace.
