Getting Here
New Eden, Sparjeburd 2, 8409 CK Hemrik, The Netherlands
The closest airport is Schiphol in Amsterdam. New Eden is roughly 1 hour 30 to 1 hour 45 minutes away by car, and around 2.5 hours by public transport.
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Taxi & transport
Taxi Unieck
+31 6 26 155 261 WhatsApp taxiunieck.nl
A regional taxi company operating in the area around New Eden. With an extensive fleet, they can accommodate most transportation needs. All drivers speak Dutch, English, and German. They’re happy to share insights about the surroundings during your ride, but if you prefer a quiet taxi after an intensive retreat, that’s also an option.
Be ready to depart at the agreed time. The taxi will wait a maximum of 10 minutes.
Drachten bus station ⇄ New Eden
| 3-person car (max 3 large suitcases) | €35 |
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| 8-person van (max 8 large suitcases) | €45 |
Heerenveen train station ⇄ New Eden
| 3-person car (max 3 large suitcases) | €75 |
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| 8-person van (max 8 large suitcases) | €105 |
Schiphol Airport or an Amsterdam hotel ⇄ New Eden, early bird
| 3-person car (max 3 large suitcases) | €299 |
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| 1–3-person van (max 6 large suitcases) | €325 |
| 4–6-person van (max 6 large suitcases) | €350 |
| 7–8-person van (max 8 large suitcases) | €375 |
Booked and paid at least 14 days in advance, by bank transfer or PayPal. No refunds after booking and payment.
Schiphol Airport or an Amsterdam hotel ⇄ New Eden, last minute
| 1 to 8 passengers | €425 |
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Booked less than 14 days before pickup. The ride from Amsterdam must be paid in advance by bank transfer or PayPal; the return from New Eden can be paid in the taxi.
Payment
- Prices are per car or van, not per person.
- Payment can be made in cash or by card.
- For international card payments, a €5 transaction fee applies.
Fares are as last published by Taxi Unieck. Please confirm current prices with them when you book.
Ways to travel
By car
From Amsterdam or Utrecht (about 1 hour 45 minutes): take the A1 (from Amsterdam) or A27 (from Utrecht), then the A6 towards Almere and Lelystad. Then take the A7 to Drachten and Groningen. Leave the A7 at exit 28 to Beetsterzwaag. Go through the town of Beetsterzwaag. As soon as you leave Beetsterzwaag take a right to Hemrik. Follow this road for about 5 km, then take a left just before the village sign.
Hiring a car: want your own car for the week? It’s an easy and affordable option, and you can pick it up at Schiphol Airport. Try cheapcars.nl, with options from around €50 a day if you book early enough.
By train
The local train station is Heerenveen, about 25 minutes away by car or taxi. There are two trains each hour from Schiphol to Heerenveen.
Check the schedule at ns.nl or in the NS Travel Planner app. To plan a full public transport journey, use 9292.nl.
The train leaving at 5 minutes past the hour towards Groningen is indirect, and you’ll change at Zwolle. The train at 35 minutes past the hour towards Leeuwarden is direct.
Bus from the station: a cheaper but longer route from Heerenveen train station is bus 20 or 21 to Lippenhuizen De Driehoek, which leaves every 30 minutes and takes about 30 minutes. Lippenhuizen is 5 to 8 minutes from New Eden by taxi, or about an hour on foot.
By coach
This service may not be running at the moment. Please check before relying on it.
When it runs, this is by far the cheapest and quickest way to reach New Eden by public transport. There is a direct non-stop coach from Amsterdam (Rotterdam is also possible) to Drachten, taking about 1 hour 50 minutes. The stop is around 8 minutes from New Eden by car or taxi.
- Go to flixbus.com or download the FlixBus app.
- Book Amsterdam to Drachten. It has cost around €6.99, payable by card, PayPal or iDEAL, with a €1 booking fee per leg. You can book the return at the same time.
- The coach leaves from the Amsterdam Sloterdijk “Piarcoplein” stop. There have been four departures a day: 7:25, 11:55, 14:55 and 17:00. To arrive at New Eden in time for a 15:00 start, take the 7:25 or 11:55.
- Arriving at Schiphol, take the 11-minute train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The station sits below the terminal and trains leave every 5 to 15 minutes.
- Once your coach is booked, arrange a taxi from Drachten to New Eden, and consider sharing the ride with other participants.
Whether you’re travelling by car or public transport, allow a generous amount of time so you can arrive relaxed and on time. Any questions about getting here can go to info@neweden.org.