Travel Information + Helpful Notes
To help you prepare for the Maars Netherlands Tour, we’ve gathered a few helpful travel notes related to attire, weather, connectivity, local customs, and day-to-day logistics.
Dress Code
Please plan for business casual attire, similar to what you would wear to the office or a standard client meeting. Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended, and you may want to bring more than one pair of shoes.
Weather
Weather in the Netherlands is generally mild, with occasional light rain and wind. Heat spells can happen, so please check the forecast the week before departure and pack accordingly.
Medications
If you regularly use specific medications or over-the-counter items such as aspirin or allergy medicine, please pack them in advance. Similar items are available locally, but they may be EU versions.
Power Adapters
The Netherlands uses 230V power and Type F electrical outlets. Most outlets are rounded and recessed, so please make sure your adapter is designed to fit into a recessed outlet.
You should only need a plug adapter, not a voltage converter, for most modern electronics such as phones, laptops, and chargers.
Phone + Data
Consider purchasing an EU data plan from your cell provider before departure. These can often be added through your provider’s app and typically cover a short travel period.
Walking + Bike Paths
The Netherlands is very bike-friendly, and bike paths are common. These are often light brown in color.
Please avoid walking or standing in bike paths. This will be especially clear in Harderwijk, but may be more difficult to identify in larger cities.
You should also expect some uneven walking surfaces, including cobblestones, small curbs, and varied entry heights. Comfortable shoes are strongly recommended.
Cards + Cash
Most cards are widely accepted in Amsterdam, and many businesses prefer card payments over cash in more populated areas.
If you need cash, ATMs are generally the best option for consistent and reliable exchange rates.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival & City Experience
Sunday, May 17Hotel Van Der Valk Check In 13:30-14:00
Lunch in Harderwijk Center 14:00-16:00
Explore Harderwijk Center or E-Chopper Tour/Bike Tour 16:00-18:00
Arrival + Clearance 10:00–12:00
Transport to Harderwijk 12:00–13:30
MiddayAfternoonDrinks + Conversation at De Belofte 18:00-19:00
Dinner at Restaurant De Gabriele 19:00-21:00
Evening
Day 2Maars Tour
Monday, May 18Breakfast 7:30-8:00
Transport to Maars 8:00-8:30
Introduction 8:30-9:00
MorningMiddayProduct Overview + Showroom Tour 9:00-12:00
Working Lunch 12:00-12:30
Factory Tour 12:30-13:45
Afternoon Sound Lab 14:00-15:00
Halo + Cube Build 15:15-16:30
Loft 16:30-17:00
EveningDrinks + Conversation, Harderwijk 17:15-19:00
Dinner at Johannes 19:00-21:00
Day 3Site Visits
Tuesday, May 19Breakfast + Checkout (Bring luggage) 8:00-8:45
Transportation to InHolland 8:45-9:15
InHolland 9:15-10:30
Walk to Site 2 10:30-11:00
Pinely Amsterdam 11:00-12:30
MorningLunch 12:30-14:00
Walk to Site 3 14:00-14:30
WTC Amsterdam 14:30-15:15
Afternoon Drinks + Conversation with Xander 15:15-17:00
Transport to Hotel The Social Hub 17:00-17:30
AfternoonCheck-in to Hotel The Social Hub 18:00-19:15
Dinner Omri Eat and Drink Krugerplein 23H 19:30-21:00
Evening
Day 4Canal + City
Wednesday, May 20Breakfast 9:00-9:30
Canal Cruise, Boarding Amsteldijk 41, Marie Zurlohe 10:30-12:30
MorningLunch De Pijp, TBD 13:00-15:00
Group Free Time, Heineken Experience, TBD 15:00 -
Optional Dinner, TBD 17:30
Afternoon
Thursday, May 21Departure
Day 5Breakfast 9:00-10:00
Train to Airport 10:00
Morning