How to get to the festival venues?
From the railway station or the airport
Author: Gerbrand Oudenaarden
The three main festival venues (De Balie, Melkweg and Paradiso) are within 2 minutes walking distance from each other, around the Leidseplein square in the center of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. De Balie is the central meeting place.
By plane: Fly to Amsterdam Airport ('Schiphol'). Then take the direct train to Amsterdam Central Station (4 to 6 times per hour) and read on.
By train: Wherever you are, take the train to Amsterdam Central Station. (Dutch Railways). Walking out of the station hall, you find the tram stops. Take tram 1, 2 or 5 and ask the tram driver to stop at the Leidseplein. This is where most people set off. With your back to the Stadsschouwburg, you can see the Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen. On your right, at about 50 m. walking you can find De Balie.
From other directions in the city besides the Central Station, you can also get to the Leidseplein with trams 6, 7 and 10. There is no subway station within 10 minutes walking. If you're in the subway, change for the tram at Central Station or Weesperplein.
By car: We strongly recommend you not to come by car. This way you avoid problems like a full parking, expensive parking-costs or your car stolen when you were just looking the other way.
To find your way around by tram, which is the easiest way to get around in Amsterdam, check the site from the local public transportation agency
