Travel Tips
Fly into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Take the NS train from Schiphol Airport (AMS), or from anywhere in Europe, to Ede-Wageningen Train Station
Between Ede-Wageningen Train Station and main village of Wageningen take busses 303 or 86 (103 also works, takes 10 mins longer) - busses and trains are clean, frequent and modern.
Download the NS railroad app for train navigation and credit card train ticket purchase (discount on tickets purchased in advance)
Download 9292 app for bus navigation and schedules. All busses and city trams accept credit cards or Apple Pay, tap when you board and when you exit.
Gemeente Wageningen - Markt 22, Wageningen, The Netherlands
Kasteel Hoekelum - Edesweg 124, Bennekom, The Netherlands
Before the wedding and up until Saturday morning, most activities will take place at Kasteel Hoekelum. Starting Saturday afternoon after the wedding, we will shift to the nearby city of Wageningen. We recommend booking accommodation in Wageningen city center (Wageningen Centrum) for the days following the wedding (see schedule/program for details).
Hotels
ReeHorse Hotel -- near the forest, walking or biking distance from the bus / train station or Kasteel Hoekelum (reception venue)
Hotel de Wereld -- in the village, walking or biking distance from Gemeente Wageningen (wedding ceremony venue & after wedding)
WICC Hotel -- a short walk from the village center of Wageningen (wedding ceremony venue & after wedding)
Fletcher Hotel -- 20 min walk or 5 min bike ride from the village center of Wageningen. Next to the botanical garden paths (wedding ceremony venue & after wedding)
Also check out StayIn in Ede, its next to the forest, and walking or biking distance to the bus / train station, and to Kasteel Hoekelum (wedding reception venue)
Hotel in Deventer
If you decide to travel around The Netherlands we recommend visiting Deventer. Our favorite hotel in this charming midlevel town is Hotel Pillows -- one of the special places in our love story.
Bike Rental
DRF Fietsservice - bike rental in Wageningen -- €10 per day bike / €20 per day electric bike. Mount your mobile phone on your handlebars or in your pocket while biking, holding your phone in your hand can result in a €95 fine. Not signaling a turn, €45 fine. Most often bikes have the right-of-way, but be careful of intersections where cars have the priority.
Other Insights:
Nearly everyone in The Netherlands speaks fluent English.
You do not need bottled water here, it's the best tap water in the world.
It's safe, clean, people are friendly and kind
