The technical sessions of Coastlab24 from Tuesday May 14th to Thursday May 16th will be held at the monumental site Lijm & Cultuur, the former gelatine factory of Delft. This industrial complex is used today for cultural festivals and activities. The historical buildings still have their original facades, creating a unique atmosphere right along the waterfront and right next to the TU Delft campus. To locate the venue on Google maps, click here.
History
In 1885, Jacob Cornelis van Marken – known for the Gist- en Spiritusfabriek and the Nederlandse Oliefabriek (NOF) – set up a Lijm- en Gelatine factory on the piece of land between the Rotterdamseweg and the Schie. The factory withstood wars, crises, social changes and an explosion, but was forced to stop in 2002, partly due to the BSE crisis. Since 2003, however, a special transformation has been taking place on the site and in the remaining monumental buildings: from the production of gelatin and glue to the production of culture. Now it is transformed into a centre for conferences and events. But it still has the looks from the past.
To get to Lijm en Cultuur in Delft, you have a few options depending on your starting point:
Public Transport: If you're coming from Delft city center or nearby areas, you can use public transport. You can take a bus or tram to Delft and then walk or take a short taxi ride to Lijm en Cultuur. Check the local public transport website or app for specific routes and schedules.
Bicycle: Delft is a very bike-friendly city, and cycling is a popular mode of transportation. If you have access to a bicycle, you can cycle to Lijm en Cultuur. Delft has dedicated bike lanes and paths that make cycling safe and convenient.
Car: If you're driving, you can use a navigation app like Google Maps to find the best route to Lijm en Cultuur. There is usually parking available nearby, but it's a good idea to check if there are any restrictions or parking fees.
Taxi or Ride-sharing: You can also take a taxi or use a ride-sharing service like Uber to get to Lijm en Cultuur. Simply input the address into the app, and a driver will take you there directly.
Once you arrive at Lijm en Cultuur, you can enjoy its various cultural activities and events. If you need more specific directions or information, don't hesitate to ask the staff or check their website for details.
On this page you find information on how to get to Delft, but once in Delft, how to get to the different venues?
Get to the venue via canal boats departing from the City centre of Delft.
The exact location is shown on the following interactive map. More details about departure times will follow soon.
Starting Point Tour boats | Koornmarkt 113, 2611 ED Delft
Go to the Venue by boat
Daily, there will be a canal tour boat departing from the center of Delft to Lijm en Cultuur for the participants. Departure times from the Center: 08:00 and 08:15 AM
The canal cruise boats are docked in the old city center, at walking distance from all tourist attractions and hightlights. The adres of Canal Cruises Delft is Koornmarkt 113, 2611 ED Delft (blue marker).
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving | Albert Einstein
Go Dutch and explore Delft by Bike.
As you may have noticed, the Netherlands is a cycling country. It has more bikes than people. Delft is no exception. It is likely your bike will become a part of your life while you are here. The country's infrastructure and historical cycling culture make the bike an easy, quick and cheap way to get around the city; plus, you'll be doing something quintessentially 'Dutch'. What better way to get to know your adopted city than from behind the handlebars?
More information on renting a bike in Delft.