General Information Amsterdam 2009

Amsterdam boasts a nearly eight hundred year old history. From its humble beginnings as a fishing village on a river bed, it is nowadays a unique city with a strong tradition as a centre of culture and commerce.

 

The country's capital, with 1.5 million inhibitants, is an international city of culture with a highly diverse population of 173 different nationalities.

 

The city has many sights such as the Van Gogh museum, biking through the red light district or taking a canal tour passing graceful bridges and houses.

 

 

The sessions will be held at:

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Gustav Mahlerlaan 10
1082 PP The Netherlands
Phone: +31 20 628 3635

 

 

 

The official currency is the 'euro'.  All major credit cards are widely accepted, but not everywhere. If in doubt, ask in advance. Cash-on-card services are available from selected American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VisaCard addresses. These cards are also accepted by all GWK currency exchange outlets and Change Express Offices.

 

 

The new ABN AMRO Head Office is situated in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert to the south of the A10-Zuid ring road between exits s108 and s109. The Amsterdam Zuid/WTC (World Trade Centre) railway station is within walking distance and is linked up with the Amsterdam and Amstelveen tram network and local and national bus services. (Information about public transport is available on 0900-9292.)

 

 

At the various junctions follow the signs for the “Ring A10-Zuid” ring road. Take exit s109/RAI/Buitenveldert.

At the end of the exit ramp turn left. After the viaduct turn right at the traffic lights onto the Boelelaan following the sign for WTC.

See below.

 

At the Nieuwe Meer junction follow the signs for the “Ring A10-Zuid” ring road. Stay to the left on the right-hand lanes. At the end of the exit ramp turn right and immediately thereafter left onto the Boelelaan, following the signs for WTC. On the Boelelaan turn right at the traffic lights onto the Van Leijenberglaan. The first street on your left is the Gustav Mahlerlaan.

 

 

 

For personal travel advice call 0900-9292 (€ 0.70 per minute),

Mon-Fri from 06:00 - 24:00 and on holidays from 07:00 - 24:00.

 

 

IADS will not accept liability for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. It is highly recommended that all participants carry proper health and travel insurance.