European Federation for the Science and Technology of Lipids (Euro Fed Lipid)

9th Euro Fed Lipid Congress 18-21 September 2011, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Rotterdam Rotterdam with 580.000 inhabitants is the second largest city in the Netherlands, after the capital Amsterdam. Rotterdam is situated on the banks of the river Nieuwe Maas ('New Meuse'), one of the channels in the delta formed by the Rhine and Meuse rivers. The port of Rotterdam is the largest in Europe and was the world's busiest port from 1962 to 2004, until it was overtaken by Shanghai. The port's main activities are petrochemical industries and general cargo handling and transshipment. The harbour functions as an important transit point for bulk materials between the European continent and overseas. From Rotterdam goods are transported by ship, river barge, train or road. Being the ''Gateway to Europe'' Rotterdam has a hinterland of 500 million inhabitants.

Source: Wikipedia, Author Quistnix

Rotterdam was founded in the mid 13th century after a dam had been constructed in the River Rotte. Rotterdam received municipal rights in 1340. Over the centuries Rotterdam grew from a fishing village into an international centre of trade, transport, industry and distribution. In the Second World War the city centre was devastated. Now, many years later, a new, modern city centre has risen from the ashes. The avant-garde architecture is famous at home and abroad. The city is unlike Holland's other cities. Its international orientation as a port and the regeneration of its city centre have made Rotterdam a business city without parallel with outstanding architecture and delightful culture. It is a city with an abundance of attractions, festivals and museums. A swinging, young city with excellent shopping facilities, restaurants and cafes. Rotterdam is also home to the Dutch half of Consumer Goods company Unilever and its research center in Vlaardingen (a suburb of Rotterdam).

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The Venue

The congress will take place in the "de Doelen concert and congress centre". The stylish building  is located at the very heart of of Rotterdam, 
just opposite the central station. It is also home to the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra.

How to get there:

Source: Wikipedia

BY AIRCRAFT International Flights arrive at Schiphol, located between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Shiphol is one of the busiest airports in Europe and is served by a multitude of carriers. From the airport you have a 20 min door-to-door high speed train connection to de Doelen in Rotterdam (opening soon). Rotterdam airport  offers additional connections to currently 17 destinations. TRAIN Train: Rotterdam CS (Central Station) at 5 minutes’ walking distance. Tickets are available online at the webpage of the dutch railroad (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) Metro: Centraal Station (starting point and terminus). Tram: Kruisplein 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23 and 25. Bus: Centraal Station, bus numbers 33, 38, 44, 48 and 49.

BY CAR
From Amsterdam / Den Haag
A13 in the direction of Rotterdam, at Kleinpolderplein follow the signs in the direction of Centrum, at the second traffic light follow the signs for Euromast/Maastunnel. Take the right tunnel after the traffic light and go left at the next traffic light. You will now be on the Weena Boulevard. For further details download the directions in pdf.

From Utrecht
A20 in the direction of Den Haag / Hoek van Holland, take the Rotterdam Centrum / Schiebroek / Hillegersberg exit, at the end of the exit follow the signs to Centrum (Schieweg / Schiekade). You will now be on Hofplein square. For further details download the directions in pdf.

From Breda / Dordrecht
Take the right lane on the A16 motorway (follow Kralingen / Rotterdam Centrum). Cross the Van Brienenoordbrug and take the first exit (Rotterdam Centrum). Turn left at the end of the exit lane (roundabout in the direction of Centrum), and turn onto the Maasboulevard. Continue straight ahead (along de Boompjes). At Hotel Inntel (on your right-hand side), turn right onto the Schiedamsedijk. Continue until you have reached the Coolsingel-Westblaak intersection. Turn left onto the Westblaak and continue in the direction of the Hofplein. For further details download the directions in pdf.

Useful Links

City of Rotterdam

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