FOCUS ON: Amsterdam
As the host of 500 events annually, the RAI Amsterdam is a prominent venue for the full spectrum of sectors across the trade industry. Next month alone will see events for the plastics, cosmetics and remanufacturing take place at this versatile and accessible venue on the west coast of Europe, and the rest of the year’s calendar is equally diverse.
As regular installers at exhibitions such as Intertraffic, European Rotors and Interclean, the path to Amsterdam is a well-trodden one for the team at Smart Display. And, as this venue grows in prominence, even more professionals will be heading over to the venue and potentially taking time out to enjoy what the city has to offer above and beyond its 110,000 sq m exhibition ground.
If you have an event coming up at the RAI, make sure you team up with your trusted partner for stand design and build, and get the most out of your trip on a business and personal level.
Getting here
By tram
RAI Amsterdam can be reached quickly and easily by public transport. Metro 52 and tram 4 stops right out the venue, while the main Amsterdam RAI train station is a three-minute walk from the exhibition hall.
By air
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located 10 minutes from RAI Amsterdam by taxi. Or take the NS Sprinter from the terminal (destination Utrecht Centraal) and alight at RAI Amsterdam ten minutes later.
By car
Head to the multistorey car park at exit 9 of the A10 Highway. There are 3200 spaces available, increasing to 5000 during large scale events. Spaces can be pre-booked on the rai.nl for 27 Euro per day.
Eat
RAI Amsterdam is home to six permanent restaurants, all of which can be pre-booked at rai.nl. Impress clients with a booking at Selva, which boasts 360 degree panoramic views over Amsterdam. If you prefer to eat at ground level, Strandzuid is an oasis of calm with a waterside location. For a more casual lunch, head to the venue’s vast array of kiosks and carts offering everything from sushi, pizza and pasta to Thai street food.
Sleep
There are 40,000 hotel rooms in the greater metropolitan area of Amsterdam, guaranteeing that you can find a hotel to suit your budget. Some of the closest options are;
nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel – on site
Motel One – 600m from the halls
Van de Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas – 750m from the halls
Novotel Amsterdam City – 900m from the halls
Hotel Victorie – 1.2km from the halls
Meininger Hotel Amsterdam Amstel – 2.4km from the halls
Hotel Casa Amsterdam – 2.4km from the halls
Ruby Emma Hotel & Bar – 2.6km from the halls
Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam – 2.8km from the halls
Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre – 3km from the halls
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Add a few days either side of your exhibition to discover the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades. Amsterdam’s Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk, while Anne Frank House offers a fascinating insight into the life of WW2’s most famous diarist. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths.
