The Venue
Amsterdam is one of the top destinations in Europe. Easily accessible, with Schiphol airport considered as one of the best airports in the world. Amsterdam has a unique compact city centre with many locations within walking distance and an outstanding public transport network.

The Westergasfabriek is the venue for the IPhone Challenge Europe. As a former gasworks near the center of the vibrant city of Amsterdam, the Westergasfabriek oozes a unique mood of adventure and energy. The industrial monuments and the surrounding park form a multifunctional space and a modern city park of international standing.
There are trees, meadows and streams, dozens of offices, spaces for large and small events, bars, restaurants, a cinema, a theatre and much more.
The policy towards the use of the space offered by the buildings and the park helps
create fertile and desirable surroundings for creativity, art and enterprise. The official Amsterdam Tourist Board Website (www.iamsterdam.com) provides all the information you need to plan your trip to Amsterdam

Directions

By car from the south Take exit S 103 on the ring West (signposted to Haarlem and Halfweg), then follow the signs to Amsterdam Centre. Turn right into the Haarlemmerweg and turn right at the 5th traffic-light to park your car in Parking garage Westerpark. You will find the Westergasfabriek on the other side of the canal. On Wednesday go to the building called "Machinegebouw".

By car from the north

Take exit S 104 on the Ring West (signposted to Haarlem), then follow the signs to Amsterdam Centre. Turn right to Amsterdam Centre. Turn right into the Haarlemmerweg and turn right again at the 4th traffic-light to park your car in Parking garage Westerpark. You will find the Westergasfabriek on the other side of the canal.

From Central Station

Bus 21 stop Van Hallstraat. You will find the Westergasfabriek on the other side of the canal.

From city centre

Tram 10 stop Van Limburgstirumplein of Van Hallstraat. You will find the Westergasfabriek on the other side of the canal.

From Sloterdijk Trainstation

Tram 12, stop Bos en Lommerweg, transfer to Bus 21 direction Central Station, stop Van Hallstraat. You will find the Westergasfabriek on the other side of the canal.

From Schiphol

Metro to Station Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan, transfer to Bus 21 direction Central Station, stop Van Hallstraat. You will find the Westergasfabriek on the other side of the canal.