Leiden, Netherlands 30 June – 5 July 2019
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A serene Leiden canal lined with brick buildings and moored boats under soft summer light

Conference Venue & Travel

Symposium venue, accommodation, and travel directions for EUROCARB 2019 in Leiden

The Venue

EUROCARB 2019 was held in Leiden, a historic university city in the Netherlands. The symposium venue provided smooth operations throughout the week, with excellent catering and well-equipped lecture halls that supported a full programme of plenary talks, keynote sessions, and poster presentations.

The venue's central location allowed attendees to explore Leiden's charming canals, museums, and restaurants between sessions.

Travel & Directions

A bicycle path winding through sunlit coastal dunes with tall grasses

Leiden is easily reached by train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in approximately 15 minutes. The city's compact centre meant most accommodation and the venue itself were within walking distance or a short bike ride.

Detailed travel directions were provided to all registered delegates ahead of the conference.

Accommodation

Near the Venue

A range of hotels and guesthouses were available within walking distance of the symposium venue. Many attendees stayed in the historic city centre, close to both the conference and Leiden's main attractions.

City of Leiden

Leiden offered delegates a picturesque setting with its network of canals, the oldest university in the Netherlands, and renowned museums including the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden and the Hortus Botanicus.

City of Leiden

Known as the birthplace of Rembrandt and home to Leiden University since 1575, the city provided a fitting backdrop for a gathering of carbohydrate scientists from around the world. Its blend of academic heritage and vibrant cultural life made it an ideal host for EUROCARB 2019.

Traditional Dutch windmills along a calm reflective waterway under a bright sky