VENUE
Delft – The City
Delft is a historic and charming city in the western Netherlands, known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful canals. It is famous for its association with the renowned 17th-century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer and the iconic blue-and-white Delftware pottery. The city boasts a vibrant mix of old-world charm and modern innovation, with medieval architecture, cobblestone streets, and picturesque canals lined with historic buildings.
Delft is also home to the Royal Delft factory, where traditional ceramics are still produced. The city is small and easily walkable, making it an ideal destination for visitors seeking both history and contemporary attractions. It is located between Rotterdam and The Hague, offering a perfect blend of quiet, academic life and proximity to major Dutch urban centers. Delft is also a hub for students, thanks to the presence of TU Delft, one of the leading universities in technology and engineering.
TU Delft
The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is one of Europe’s leading technical universities, recognized for its contributions to engineering, applied sciences, and technology. Established in 1842, it has a long history of innovation and research excellence. TU Delft is particularly renowned for its work in fields such as aerospace, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and photonics.
With over 26,000 students and a strong international presence, the university fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and strives to address global challenges through research and education.
Venue Address
TU Delft Aula Conference Center
Address: Mekelweg 5, 2628 CD Delft, Netherlands
GETTING TO DELFT
Delft is a town with a privileged location. It is a small town in the middle of the countryside close to the major cities in the Netherlands. You can catch a train at the central station and be in The Hague within 15 minutes, Rotterdam and Leiden in 20, and Amsterdam within 50 minutes. Additionally, you can also go by train to: Antwerp (Belgium) within 1.5 hours, Brussels in 2 hours, and Paris in just 3.5 hours.
If you come by plane, you can choose to fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport or Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
From Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Delft
The Airport is only a 15-minute drive from Delft. A taxi might be the best option. To calculate the price use their handy website!
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Delft
From Schiphol, you can easily travel to Delft by train in 40 minutes or by car in 50 minutes.
At the airport, the train terminals are right below the Schiphol Plaza (the airport’s main public entrance hall). You can plan your trip and buy tickets using the ns.nl website or the NS app. Also at Schiphol, you can buy a single paper ticket at the blue-grey ‘Public Transport Tickets’ machines. With this, you can board a train, bus, tram, or metro once. Plan your journey from the airport to your home using the 9292 app to know which train, bus, or tram to use.
If you come from somewhere else, the train is always a good option. The Netherlands has public transportation that is organized and comfortable (i.e.: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (www.ns.nl) — national train, tram, and bus inter/outer city).
GETTING TO TU DELFT
TU Delft Campus is well accessible by bicycle, public transport, and car. You can easily walk or bicycle (rental bicycle) to your destination from the centrally located parking areas and bus stops.
See the campus map HERE.
(Building numbers are used to help you find your way around the campus. Building number 20 is the Aula Congress Centre, the venue for EOSAM.)
Bicycle
TU Delft Campus has an extensive network of cycle paths and several bicycle parking areas.
Public transport
Several buses are running from the Delft railway station to the TU Delft campus. There are bus stops all over the campus. For specific information according to your location, see the Journey Planner 9292.
By car
TU Delft Campus is easy to reach by car via the A13 motorway: take exit 10 Delft Zuid/TU-wijk. Search beforehand for the building you are visiting and for that building’s specific parking information.
Parking for campus visitors
Visitors to the campus can use the central parking area along the campus ring 24/7. There is paid parking for visitors on Monday to Friday from 8 am until 6 pm. The first 30 minutes are free of charge. The access control system (barriers) will stay operational outside these times, but parking will be free for everyone.
For more information, visit the TU Delft website: https://www.tudelftcampus.nl/accessibility/