de Zwijger
Piet Heinkade 181 B
1019 HC Amsterdam
T 020 78 84 440
Main webpage:
www.dezwijger.nl/index.php;
Directions and map:
www.dezwijger.nl/index.php
Facilities
De Zwijger has Wifi all in the building. In the conference area sufficient connections will be available via a normal UTP network cable. Bring your own cable please!
The main theatre has up to 9 projectors available even. We guess you only need one though. The smaller room has a project available as well.
The very wide corridors will have tables with laptops you can use for doing email or webbrowsing or showing off your blender skills.
How do I get to the conference venue?
The event takes place in the heart of the centre of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
By plane: Fly to Amsterdam Airport ('Schiphol'). Then take the direct train to Amsterdam Central Station and read on.
By train: Wherever you are, take the train to Amsterdam Central Station. (Dutch Railways). From there, you can easily reach DeZwijger on foot or by bicycle, following the map on the page below.
Full directions and map:
www.dezwijger.nl/index.php
How do I get around Amsterdam?
To find your way around by tram, which is one of the easiest ways to get around in Amsterdam, check the following site from the local public transportation agency.
www.gvb.nl/english/default.asp
Otherwise, it is very easy to get around by foot or even rent a bicycle!
Hotels
For hotels in Amsterdam, it is always best to book in advance. If any previous Blender conference attendees have tips on good, cheap hotels in Amsterdam, feel free to send them to angela[at]blender.org and we will be happy to post them here.
For online and last minute hotel bookings, try the following websites:
www.hrs.com
Hostels and other options
Hostels and other accommodation in Amsterdam include:
1. Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg (new! Walking distance)
Timorplein 21
1094 CC Amsterdam
phone: +31 (0)20 551 31 90
2. Stayokay Amsterdam Stadsdoelen
Kloveniersburgwal 97
1011 KB Amsterdam
tel: +31 (0)20 624 68 32
fax: +31 (0)20 639 10 35
3. Camping Zeeburg Amsterdam (they have cabins)
It's close, although not walking distance. Good tram connection though.
Zuider IJdijk 20
Amsterdam
1095 KN
T: +31-20-694 44 30
4. Lloyds Hotel
This classy hotel has rooms ranging from 1 to 5 stars, and even offers dormitories for low rates. It's very close to 'de Zwijger'. If you mention it's a booking for the Blender Conference, you will get a 25% discount.