Practical information
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ADE takes place in more than a 1000 venues spread over different areas of Amsterdam. If you're new to the city or ADE, make sure to check out this guide to help you get around and attend your events smoothly. Besides travel tips, here you can find more information on where to pick up your accreditation and other practical matters.
Go to our FAQ to find answers on all sorts of topics.
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Find your mode of transport
ADE venues are spread across the whole city of Amsterdam. Whether you want to cycle around like a real dutchie or prefer to give your body some rest in between conference or festival events, there are various modes of transport that can take you from A to B. Pick your favorite!
Find your mode of transport
ADE venues are spread across the whole city of Amsterdam. Whether you want to cycle around like a real dutchie or prefer to give your body some rest in between conference or festival events, there are various modes of transport that can take you from A to B. Pick your favorite!
~ Public transport
Travel with ease from event to event by tram, metro, bus or ferry with Amsterdam’s public transport. Download the GVB travel app to plan your trips. If you’ve purchased the ADE Pro Pass, you’ll receive a personal discount code with which you can unlock a ticket in the app to travel for free during ADE.
Public transport company: GVB
~ Get a ride with Uber
Don't miss a beat or panel during ADE! Uber gets you wherever you need to go. Download the app, request a ride and a nearby driver will arrive in minutes.
If you are requesting a ride from Schiphol, please wait for your Uber at the newly designated Uber pick-up. Follow the signs for ‘App Pick-up Point’ to find it.
Travel smoothly from A to B and save on your ADE Uber ride with the exclusive ADE25 promo code (valid for one trip per user throughout all five days and nights of ADE)
~ Get a ride with Uber
Don't miss a beat or panel during ADE! Uber gets you wherever you need to go. Download the app, request a ride and a nearby driver will arrive in minutes.
If you are requesting a ride from Schiphol, please wait for your Uber at the newly designated Uber pick-up. Follow the signs for ‘App Pick-up Point’ to find it.
Travel smoothly from A to B and save on your ADE Uber ride with the exclusive ADE25 promo code (valid for one trip per user throughout all five days and nights of ADE)
~ Getting around Amsterdam by boat
Travel in the most Amsterdam way possible: aboard the Official ADE Silent Disco Boat! From 22–26 October, you’re invited to a pre-party on the canals while on your way to one of the hundreds of events. Your ticket is valid all day, so hop on and off from one venue to another all day long. Stop at one the three central stops: Leidseplein, Damrak, and Rembrandtplein.
Enjoy an exclusive €5 discount for all ADE ticket holders (Pro/Lab pass or Festival ticket)
~ To Amsterdam by train
From all parts of the Netherlands you can get to Amsterdam by train. Plan your journey via the NS website.
Do you come from abroad? When you arrive at Schiphol Airport, the easiest way to travel to the Amsterdam city center is by train; the station is located directly underneath the airport's arrival hall. The train takes you to Amsterdam Central Station within 20 minutes. Train tickets are available at the ticket office in the airport's main hall and/or from the yellow ticket machines.
Train company: NS
~ Cycle around the city
Move around as a real dutchie! You can read more about cycling in Amsterdam here. Make sure to always park your bicycle properly in the designated bicycle spots or barges to prevent it from being removed by the local authorities.
You can read more about bike hire locations below. Besides these, often hotels offer bike rental as well. Check your hotel for the possibilities.
Info & Ticket Desks
Ready to dive into the ADE Program? Make sure to visit one of our Info & Ticket Desks first to collect your ADE badge and wristband. Find out to which desks you can go based on your ticket type:
Info & Ticket Desks
Ready to dive into the ADE Program? Make sure to visit one of our Info & Ticket Desks first to collect your ADE badge and wristband. Find out to which desks you can go based on your ticket type:
Where to stay
Looking for some tips on where to stay? Find our hotel recommendations here:
Accessibility
Would you like to know more about the Accessibility of the ADE Program? Details on accessibility are outlined on this page:
More questions?
During ADE, you can visit our Info & Ticket Desks if you have any questions. You can also contact us via [email protected] or call +31 (0)20 247 07 07 for any urgent matters.
Also make sure to check out our FAQ for more info.