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Koksijde

Koksijde
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The conference will take place in Koksijde which offers a wide variety of tourist opportunities ranging from climbing the highest dune of the coast (Hoge Blekker) to enjoying internationally renowned art, archeology, cultural heritage and fishermen’s folklore. Exclusive residential areas evoke the 'bon temps' of bygone years and the beach, the vast dune landscapes and the shrimp fishermen on horseback bring to mind images of the past.  (pictures of the surroundings)

Arrival by car
A map with road description from the E40 onwards is available
here and here. Kindly note that you should follow the direction 'Koksijde-Bad' (search for 'Kursaallaan' on GPS). The Michelin route planner is an excellent tool to find your way to Koksijde. It can be found on www.viamichelin.com. Another good route planner is www.mappy.com. Free parking for the participants will be available in the underground parking of the Casino. 

Arrival at Brussels National Airport
Brussels airport is the nearest major airport (distance is 150 km). Walk to the train station in the airport and ask a ticket to Koksijde. Koksijde is on the line to De Panne. You will need to change trains once in Brussels Midi. The total trip will take approximately 2 hours. There are trains about every hour. For more information: http://plannerint.b-rail.be/bin/query.exe/en?L=b-rail
(note that Brussels airport station is called "Brussel-Nat.-Luchthaven")

Tram connections
The Kusttram (coastal tram) runs parallel with the coastline. The distance from Koksijde Railway Station to the Casino is ± 7 km and the ride takes about 15 minutes. For the Casino take stop 'Koksijde Bad'. Click here for relevant timetables.
http://www.dekusttram.be
http://www.delijn.be 

Temperature
Average temperatures are around 13-16°C in September.

Visa requirements
Foreign visitors may require a visa to visit Belgium. Please enquire with the Belgian Embassy or Belgian Consulate in your country (or check with your travel agent) whether this applies to you. Do foresee sufficient time for applying for Visa. Flanders Marine Institute can assist genuine participants with an official letter of invitation until 2 months prior to the event.

 

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