General Information

Venue information
Grand Hotel de L’ Empereur, Maastricht, The Netherlands
www.hotel-empereur.nl

About Maastricht
Maastricht’s vibrant history and its situation at a crossroads of European cultures, languages and trade routes lend it a unique charm and international flavour. Dutch visitors to this most ancient, most European and most southerly city of the Netherlands find Maastricht so ‘un-Dutch’ that they feel as if they are abroad, while foreign visitors tend to feel perfectly at home in its international atmosphere.
The saying that many roads lead to Maastricht is reflected by the fact that year after year it is one of the top three conference cities in the country.
Nestled between the borders of Belgium and Germany, Maastricht is an undoubted beneficiary of the European integration process. The Euregion surrounding Maastricht lies in the centre of north-western Europe and is an area of great scientific, technological and industrial potential, with a modern infrastructure, an internationally oriented multilingual population, a high standard of living and many cultural and recreational facilities.

Electricity
Electricity in the Netherlands is supplied at 220V-50Hz AC.

Travel and Visa
Participants requiring a visa for entry to the Netherlands are strongly advised to make their application in their home countries at least two months before the intended date of travel.

Weather and Dress
The weather in the Netherlands in September is usually warm. The average temperature is 20°C/68°F. However, a raincoat or umbrella for occasional showers can be useful.

Disclaimer
The 35th FNPS meeting and/or its agents have the right for any reason beyond their control to alter or cancel, without prior notice, the symposium or any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the 35th FNPS meeting. The organization shall not be liable for any loss, damage, expenditure or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration or cancellation.

Tourist information
VVV Maastricht - Tourist Office
Het Dinghuis
Kleine Staat 1
6211 ED Maastricht
Tel.: +31 (0)43-325 21 21
Fax.: +31 (0)43-321 37 46
Internet: www.visitmaastricht.nl