VENUE AND LOCATION
The conference will be held at the Tuschinski Theatre, an extraordinary landmark in the heart of Amsterdam, which was built in 1921 in a spectacular mix of Amsterdam School, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The main auditorium, which hosts many Dutch film premieres, is considered one of the most beautiful cinemas in the world.
ACCESS
The Tuschinski Theatre is located at the following address:
Tuschinski Theatre
Reguliersbreestraat 26
1017 CN Amsterdam
MAP SHOWING ALL CONFERENCE VENUES
From Schipol:
From Schipol Airport, take the train to Amsterdam Centraal Station. There is a station in the airport, near arrivals, and trains from Schipol to Amsterdam Centraal Station leave approx. every 15 mins.
From Amsterdam Centraal Station, the quickest way to get to the Tuschinski Theatre is to take tram 4 or 9 to Rembrandtplein. The cinema is a 1 minute walk away from this stop. It is also possible to take tram 16 or 24 to Muntplein and walk the remaining 5 minutes to the Tuschinski Theatre. All four trams leave from just outside Amsterdam Centraal Station - look for stand A.
The total length of the journey from Schipol Airport to the Tuschinski Theatre is approx. 40 minutes.
From Amsterdam Central Station:
From Amsterdam Centraal Station, the quickest way to get to the Tuschinski Theatre is to take tram 4 or 9 to Rembrandtplein. The cinema is a 1 minute walk away from this stop. It is also possible to take tram 16 or 24 to Muntplein and walk the remaining 5 minutes to the Tuschinski Theatre. All four trams leave from just outside Amsterdam Centraal Station - look for stand A.
The total length of the journey from Amsterdam Centraal Station to the Tuschinski Theatre is approx. 10 minutes.
TRAVEL AROUND AMSTERDAM
Public Transport
The public transport in Amsterdam is extensive and well-organised. Travel round the city is possible by tram, metro and bus and the GVB offer various tariffs depending on the length of your stay. Day tickets can be bought on the trams and buses and longer stay tickets can be bought at the station. For further information on which ticket to buy, please visit the website.
Bike Rental:
The most convenient and economical way of getting around in Amsterdam is by bike. The bike paths are extremely well kept and in Amsterdam, the cyclist is King!
The nearest bike rental stop to Amsterdam Central Station is Mac Bikes. On exiting the station, simply turn left and follow the building along until you arrive at the shop. For more information, please visit the website.
Taxi:
There are various taxi ranks dotted around Amsterdam and the closest one to the Tuschinski Theatre is located outside the Ice Bar, Amstel 196.
Taxi to the Airport:
If you are already aware that you need to be at the airport at a certain time and plan on travelling by taxi, we recommend you book this in advance.
Our top recommendation is Taxi Electric, Amsterdam. Their electric cars are very eco-friendly and they offer a great online booking service and the possibility of selecting a reduced tariff in exchange for a flexible pick-up time (which basically means booking the taxi for 15 minutes before you actually need it to arrive). The current price from Amsterdam centre to Schipol Airport is €33,75.
The following registered taxi companies are also available:
Taxicentrale Amsterdam (TCA) (with online booking service) – 020-777 7777
Staxi (with online booking service) – 020-221 0059
Taxistad (with online booking service) – 020-208 0000
STA (Stads Taxi Amsterdam) – 020-364 2207
Taxi Direct Amsterdam (with online booking service) – 020-633 3333
My Taxi Centrale (with online booking service) – 020-475 0320
Taxicentrale4U – 020-774 0001
BBF Schipholtaxi (with online booking service) – 0900 900 6666
TAXI-E Sustainable Taxi Services (with online booking service) – 088-100 4444
Aemstel Taxi (with online booking service) – 0900-0288
Schiphol Travel Taxi (with online booking service) – 020-653 1000
Connexxion Schiphol Hotel Shuttle – 088-3394741
Uber Amsterdam (download mobile app)
DriveUgo (download mobile app)
CONFERENCE DINNER – HET SCHEEPVAART MUSEUM
The conference dinner will take place at Het Scheepvaart Museum, Amsterdam. This newly renovated nautical museum is located within 10 minutes walking distance from Amsterdam Central Station and within 30 minutes walking distance from the Tuschinski Theatre.
From the Tuschinski Theatre by Tram:
Option 1: If you don’t mind walking part of the way, the quickest route is to take tram 9 or 14 from Rembrandtplein to Mr. Visserplein, then walk north along Nieuwe Herengracht until you reach the main road. At this point, you will immediately see Het Scheepvaart Museum on the other side of the road, facing out onto the harbour. It is a large white building with a replica ship docked outside it.
Option 2: The other route is to take tram, 4, 16, 24 from Muntplein back to Amsterdam Central Station, then walk east towards Het Scheepvaartmuseum along the harbour.
