Visitor Information

1.  Key Addresses

2.  Getting to Wageningen from Schiphol Airport

We strongly recommend travelling by public transport. The journey from Schiphol Airport to Wageningen by train and bus takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and runs frequently throughout the day.

2.1  By Public Transport (recommended)

Step 1 – Train: Schiphol Airport → Ede-Wageningen

• Follow signs to the 'Railway Station' inside the airport terminal.
• Buy a ticket at the yellow NS vending machines or service desk. You can also pay contactless with a debit/credit card or smartphone by tapping in and out at the yellow OV-chip poles.
• Take the Intercity (IC) train in the direction of Nijmegen. Trains run every 30 minutes. Your stop is Ede-Wageningen – the 5th station.
• If there is no direct service, take the IC to Utrecht Centraal, change platforms, and board a train towards Arnhem/Nijmegen to Ede-Wageningen.
• Journey time: approximately 60–75 minutes. Plan your trip at ns.nl or 9292.nl.

Step 2a – Bus to Hotel Wander (city centre)

• From Ede-Wageningen station, exit and take the stairs down; buses depart from the bus bays outside the main entrance.
• Take Bus 86 towards Wageningen. Alight at Wageningen, Busstation. Hotel Wander is a 5-minute walk from the bus station (Lawickse Allee 9).
• Journey time: approximately 20–25 minutes. Buses run every 15–30 minutes.

Step 2b – Bus to Wageningen Campus Omnia (meeting venue)

• Take Bus 303 (direction: Campus/Forum) from Ede-Wageningen station. Alight at Campus/Forum. Omnia is a short walk from the stop.
• Journey time from Ede-Wageningen: approximately 25 minutes.
• Tip: Use the 9292 Journey Planner or NS app for live departure times and route options.

2.2  By Taxi (alternative)

A direct taxi from Schiphol Airport to Wageningen is possible but expensive (approximately €120–150 for a single ride). If you prefer this option, book in advance through a licensed taxi service.

• For smaller groups, a taxi from Ede-Wageningen station to Hotel Wander or the campus costs approximately €30–37.
• Recommended taxi company near Ede-Wageningen station: Panda Taxi – tel. +31 (0)6 8761 7837 – pandataxi.nl (pre-booking required).

3.  Daily Travel: Hotel Wander → Wageningen Campus Omnia

The distance between Hotel Wander and Omnia is approximately 2.5 km. Three options are available:

🚶 On foot

• Walking time: approximately 28–32 minutes.
• Follow Lawickse Allee north, continue along Binnenhaven, and follow the signs to Wageningen Campus. Pleasant route along the canal.

🚲 By bicycle

• Cycling time: approximately 10–12 minutes.
• Hotel Wander offers bicycle rental for guests. The route follows the canal path and is flat throughout.
• Wageningen is a university city with excellent cycling infrastructure – this is the most popular local transport option.

🚌 By bus

• Take Bus 303 (direction: Campus/Forum) from Wageningen Busstation. Alight at Campus/Forum. Travel time: approximately 10 minutes.
• Plan your bus journey at 9292.nl/en.

4.  Accommodation

4.1  Recommended Hotel: Hotel Wander

Hotel Wander (formerly WICC) is a 4-star hotel centrally located in Wageningen, with 208 rooms, a restaurant, fitness centre, and bicycle rental. It is the closest full-service hotel to the city centre and conveniently served by public transport to the campus.

4.2  Alternative Accommodation

Further options are available via the following platforms:

• Booking.com – hotels in Wageningen
• Airbnb – stays in Wageningen
• Other hotels within walking distance of the city centre include Hotel de Wereld (5 Mei Plein 1) and Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant de Wageningsche Berg.

5.  Workshop Logistics

6.  Useful Links & Information

Transport planning

• NS Dutch Railways (train schedules & tickets)
• 9292 Journey Planner (trains + buses)
• OV-chipkaart (public transport card) – reloadable travel card accepted on all Dutch public transport
• Tip: EU/UK debit and credit cards can also be tapped directly on all Dutch public transport gates (no separate card needed).

Wageningen & the venue

• Wageningen Campus Omnia
• Wageningen University campus map
• Hotel Wander

Practical information

• Currency: Euro (€). Card payments (PIN) are widely accepted; some establishments are cashless.
• Language: Dutch, but English is spoken universally throughout Wageningen.
• Emergency number: 112 (police, fire, ambulance).
• The nearest pharmacy (apotheek) and supermarkets are within 5 minutes' walk of Hotel Wander.

7.  About the Workshop

This workshop is organised as part of the SPRFMO Jack Mackerel Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE) process. The meeting is hosted at Wageningen Campus Omnia, on the campus of Wageningen University & Research, and is coordinated through the SPRFMO Secretariat. Registration and further correspondence should be directed to the SPRFMO Secretariat.