Practical Information for Conferences and Events

• Organizing Institute • Route Description • Wining & Dining • Getting Around in Utrecht • Accomodation in Utrecht • Money, stamps etc. • Tourist information

Utrecht institute of Linguistics OTS (UiL OTS)
Janskerhof 13
3512 BL Utrecht
The Netherlands
phone: #31 30 253 6006
fax: #31 30 253 6000
uil-ots@let.uu.nl

Getting Around in Utrecht

Buses
Utrecht is served by a network of buses. For bus transport, you need a special type of ticket called a "strippenkaart" (for sale at railway stations, post offices and tobacconists). Show your "strippenkaart" to the bus driver and name your destination. The driver will stamp off two "strippen" or more needed for a ride. One "strippenkaart" should be enough for the congress (you can of course purchase tickets in the bus, but those are much more expensive). Buses are in operation until shortly after midnight.

Taxi's
Utrecht Central Station has a taxi stand. Nearer to the congress sites there is a taxi stand on the 'Neude'. In other places of Utrecht, taxi's are available only on request!
Call one of the taxi companies (e.g. Utrecht Taxi Centrale 030-2300400) from your hotel or a restaurant if you want to order one.

Cycling / Walking
Alternatively, you might want to go Dutch the right way: hire a bike at the railway station and cycle around (be sure to lock up your bike properly), or just walk your way around Utrecht.