YSF Venue & Travel

Venue

Located in the province of Gelderland, Wageningen is a historic and dynamic city in the central Netherlands. Known for its rich academic tradition, scenic landscapes, and vibrant community, Wageningen is often referred to as the City of Life Sciences due to its world-renowned research institutions. Surrounded by lush greenery, Wageningen offers breathtaking landscapes, including the Veluwe National Park and the Nederrijn River floodplains. The city is a paradise for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers, with numerous trails and parks providing opportunities for outdoor exploration.

YSF 2026 will be held at the Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Wageningsche Berg, a 4-star superior hotel, nestled in the wooded area between the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and the Lower Rhine. The convention centre of the venue offers many facilities and activities to foster scientific exchange in sync with nature. In addition to making professional connections, participants will have opportunities to socialize, relax, and enjoy the natural landscapes.

Accommodation

YSF participants will stay at the Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Wageningsche Berg in Wageningen during the YSF, from 2nd to 4th July (2 nights). On July 4th, participants will move to the Green Elephant Hostel and the Townhouse hotels in Maastricht, where they will stay from 4th to 8th July (4 nights).

Accommodation will be in shared rooms. YSF participants do not need to book a room or pay accommodation fees. The YSF Organising Committee will take care of this, in collaboration with the Congress Organisers and FEBS.

Participants who would like extra night(s) need to contact the Congress Organisers.

Hotels

Green Elephant

The Green Elephant Hostels is your tranquil haven in Maastricht. At The Green Elephant, you consciously focus on yourself, giving your well-being a boost. Situated just around the corner from the bus and train station in the trendiest district of the city, Wyck, and within walking distance of the city center, it’s a place where a community of digital nomads, conscious budget world travelers, and health enthusiasts who live responsibly come together. Our aim? To contribute to an even fitter, greener, and healthier world through hospitality. One person at a time. Common sense of being.

Distance to the venue: 7 minutes by taxi or 12 minutes by public transport.

Townhouse

Townhouse Hotel Maastricht makes everyday things extraordinary. We are located in the Wyck district of Maastricht and we will ensure that you feel completely at home here. At Townhouse, you’ll experience genuine hospitality and a typical Limburg welcome in a modern setting. Townhouse is located around the corner from Maastricht station and within walking distance of the city centre. Authentic hospitality and Limburg cosiness are central to us, but in a modern way.

Distance to the venue: 7 minutes by taxi or 12 minutes by public transport.

Travel

We anticipate that most participants will be flying to Amsterdam, Brussels or Düsseldorf.

From Amsterdam

Wageningen is approximately 92 km southeast of Amsterdam. The most convenient way to travel is by train and bus:

Take an Intercity train from Amsterdam Centraal to Ede-Wageningen Station (about 1 hour).
From Ede-Wageningen, take bus 303 to Wageningen (around 20 minutes).
Alternatively, you can drive, which takes about 1 hour.

From Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf is roughly 150 km east of Wageningen. The most convenient way to travel is by train and bus:

Taking a train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem or Utrecht.
Transferring to a train to Ede-Wageningen Station.
Taking bus 303 from Ede-Wageningen to Wageningen.
The total journey takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

From Brussels

Brussels is about 200 km southwest of Wageningen. The most convenient way to travel is by train and bus:

Take a Thalys or Intercity train from Brussels Midi to Rotterdam or Utrecht.
Transfer to a train heading to Ede-Wageningen Station.
From Ede-Wageningen, take bus 303 to Wageningen.
The total journey takes around 3 to 4 hours.