Opening event
European Centre for Chirality
Travel information
University of Antwerp
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How to get there
By air
Antwerp has its own small airport which offers a limited number of regular international flights to London and Manchester. Click here for more information about Antwerp Airport. To get to the city center from the Antwerp Airport we recommend to use taxi.
The closest to Antwerp major international airport is Zaventem (Brussels International Airport). Brussels International Airport is very well connected by direct flights with virtually all major cities in the world. Click here for more information about Brussels International Airport. To get from Brussels International Airport to Antwerp we advise to use airport coaches: hourly service to the center of Antwerp, duration about 45 min, 10 Euro one-way journey. Tickets are available from the bus driver. Click here for timetables of buses and more information.
Another possible choice especially for intercontinental flights might be the Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol). It is connected with Antwerp by the hourly train services (travel time from Schiphol to Antwerp Central Station about 2 hours). Click here for more information about Amsterdam Airport.
By train
Travelling to Antwerp by train may be a prefered option if you come from UK, France, Germany, the Nederlands, and some other European countries. Antwerp has a few direct high-speed train connections, including Thalys services from Paris and Amsterdam. Most of international high-speed trains, including Eurostar services from London and ICE services from Franfurt/Cologne arrive to Brussels South (Gare du Midi, Zuidstation). In this case change at Brussels South to the intecity train to Antwerp Central Station, travel time about 40 min. Click here to get information from the web site of Belgian Railways (SNCB/NMBS).
Hotel Prinse (****)
We recommend this superb 4* hotel located at short walking distance from the conference venue. Special reduced rate was negotiated for the participants of the Grand Opening: Single room 105 Euro per night, double room 125 Euro per night, breakfast included. Visit hotel website.
Several other hotels are located at short walking distance from both the conference venue and the central railway station.
Hotel Residence (****)
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Hotel Hyllit (****)
Single room 135 Euro per night, breakfast extra 20 Euro. Fitness, sauna, swimming pool and other facilities in the "Health and Leisure Center" are included. Visit hotel website.
Hotel Radisson BLU Astrid (****)
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Hotel Keyserlei (***)
Single room 75 Euro per night, double room 85 Euro per night, breakfast included. Visit hotel website.
Hotel Columbus (***)
Special reduced rate 83 Euro per night, breakfast included. Free Internet via WiFi. Indicate reference "UA" when booking. Visit hotel website.
The Opening event will take place at the Grauwzusters (former monastery) building of the City Campus of the Univesity of Antwerp, Lange Sint-Annastraat 7. It is located a short walk from the Central Railway Station and from the recommended hotels (see the map above). Lunch, coffee breaks and refreshments will also take place at the same venue.
Combine the Opening Event of the European Centre for Chirality with leisure activity. Antwerp offers plenty of attractions: Cathedral of Our Lady, Rubens House, Diamond Museum, and many more. Antwerp Zoo is one of oldest in Europe. Visit the official Antwerp tourist site to learn more.
Take the opportunity to visit Brussels or Ghent, both located less than one hour train ride from Antwerp. Spend a day in medievial Brugge or in beautiful Dinant. VisitBelgium web site will help you in planning your stay in Belgium.
Belgian Railways (SNCB/NMBS)
Brussels International Airport
Weather forecast by the Royal Meteorological Institute, the official web site on meteorology for Belgium
Visit Belgium, tourist information site
Offical information site for the visitors of Antwerp