Essential information regarding travel, accommodation and meals
Our address:
MERU
Station 24
6063 NP Vlodrop
The Netherlands
Visa
If you require a visa, please familiarise yourself with the regulations well in advance. You should apply for a “Multi Entry Schengen Visa,” which will allow you to enter not just the Netherlands but also Germany if you plan to fly to a German airport or book accommodation there. We can provide you with an invitation letter and other assistance; please contact us here.
Health insurance
If your health insurance doesn’t cover the costs of medical treatments in the Netherlands (or European Union) you will need a travel health insurance. It is not costly and you will need it for the visa application.
Accommodation and transportation
Our events take place on the MERU campus in Vlodrop-Station (check the address above).
A new academy building with guestrooms is under construction on campus, but it will most likely not be finished in time for our residence courses in 2025. Therefore, it will be necessary to book your room in one of the nearby hotels. We are happy to help you find adequate accommodation.
Driving to the campus, with your own or a rented car, is a convenient way to get there since MERU is located within Meinweg National Park, which is a bit remote.
Transportation from the hotels to the campus must be organised privately. We can help arrange carpooling, if desired, but cannot assume responsibility for the transport.
Useful links to housing information:
| Name | Address, Phone | Description and approximate prices per night for 2025 | Distance from MERU |
| Hotel St. Ludwig https://www.stludwig.nl/ | Station 22 6063NP Vlodrop Netherlands +31 475 53 30 24 | basic economy, shared bathroom, often booked out | 10 minutes walking distance |
| Boslaan 1 6063 NN Vlodrop Netherlands +31 475 53 49 59 | 4-star hotel ca. €138 | 3.0 km | |
| Rothenbacherweg 4 6063 NJ Vlodrop Netherlands +31 475 53 14 13 | Studio apartment, ca. €80–123 | 5.3 km | |
| Weg zur Gitstapper Muehle 1 41849 Wassenberg/Effeld Germany +49 160 98 49 60 82 | Hotel ca. €80–90 | 5.5 km | |
| Dorfstraße 9 41849 Wassenberg/Effeld Germany +49 1625 88 10 10 +49 2432 89 19 790 | 3-star hotel ca. €50 | 7.1 km | |
| Landhaus Effeld https://www.landhaus-effeld.de/ | Dorfstraße 5 41849 Wassenberg /Effeld Germany +49 243 22 09 81 | 3-star hotel ca. €80 | 7.1 km |
| Bungalowpark Posterbos https://posterbos.nl/ | Zwembadweg 2 6061 EZ Posterholt Netherlands +31 475 40 25 89 | Bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, ca. €180 | 14.1 km |
| Effelder Bürgerstube http://www.effelder-buergerstube.de/ | Mückenstraße 19 41849 Wassenberg/Effeld Germany +49 2432 89 12 80 5 | Hotel, ca. €75–99 | 5.8 km |
| Daheim bei Thissen http://www.thissen-effeld.de/ | Steinkirchener Strasse 27 41849 Wassenberg/Effeld Germany +49 2432 20 89 8 | Holiday apartment, ca. €55 | 7.4 km |
| Restaurant Ohlenforst https://www.restaurant-ohlenforst.de/ | Kreuzstraße 4 41849 Wassenberg/Effeld Germany +49 2432 20 99 5 | 4-star hotel, single room ca. €95; apartment with 2 bedrooms ca. €115 | 5.9 km |
| Inne Schuur https://www.booking.com/hotel/nl/inne-schuur.html | Kerkstraat 3 6063 AR Vlodrop Netherlands | Holiday apartment with 2 bedrooms, ca. €110 | 6.3 km |
| Effelder Dorfjungle https://www.airbnb.de/rooms/43301484 | Schleidstraße 19 41849 Wassenberg/Effeld Germany | Holiday apartment, ca. €65 | 6.3 km |
| Klaus Budzin | Am Deutschen Eck 2 41844 Wegberg/Dalheim Germany +49 2436 1560 +49 172 2526185 | Basic standard, ca. €30–40 | 10 minutes walking distance |
| Huttopia Meinweg 6075 NA Herkenbosch Netherlands | Chalet with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, ca. €120 –140 | 6.9 km |
You are welcome to book alternative accommodations, but please consider the proximity to the course facility.
If you have any questions, please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Travelling from Germany
One of the most convenient ways to reach our campus is by flying into Düsseldorf Airport (if your visa allows) and then taking a taxi or renting a car to get here. Düsseldorf Airport is approximately an hour’s drive from Vlodrop-Station.
Participants have successfully used the taxi service provided by Rabbit Cab, which you can find at https://www.rabbitcab.nl/ or contact them at +31 47 576 9149. Another option is Taxi Flotax at www.taxiflotax.com/en/ or +31 475 231 498, and Taxi 4 Airport at https://www.taxi4-airport.de/en/ or +49 178 66 45 854. We recommend comparing the current prices of these and other providers.
If you prefer a more economical but longer journey, you can take a train from Düsseldorf Airport to Dalheim, with a connection in Mönchengladbach Hbf. Once you arrive in Dalheim, it’s about a thirty-minute walk to Vlodrop campus, which is quite pleasant in good weather. You can save money by booking your train tickets online in advance through this website. When booking on bahn.com, select the train station with the single word ‘Dalheim.’
For walking directions from Dalheim train station to Vlodrop campus, please click here.
Travelling from the Netherlands
Another popular travel option is to fly into Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and then take Dutch trains to Roermond. Typically, there’s one stop in Utrecht during the journey. The trip from Amsterdam Airport to Roermond takes a little over two hours. To plan your travel within the Netherlands to Roermond, visit the Dutch transportation website.
Once you arrive in Roermond, you can take a taxi to reach the MERU campus in Vlodrop, which is about a twenty-five-minute drive away. If you want to book a taxi ride in advance, Rabbit Cab is an option. Or take one of the taxis waiting at the Roermond train station.
Alternatively, you can take the line 62 bus from Roermond Station to Vlodrop, Herkenbosserweg. Check the bus schedule here. Please contact us in advance to inquire whether we can arrange to pick you up at the bus station.
Alternatively, you can fly into Eindhoven or Maastricht airports, which are closer to Roermond than Amsterdam but have fewer flight connections.
Travelling from Belgium
The largest airport in Belgium is Brussels Airport. From there, you have several options to reach MERU.
You can take the train to Maastricht, and then the train to Roermond. To plan your journeys, you can use both the Belgian train website and the Dutch transportation website.
Alternatively, you have the choice of taking an affordable Flixbus from Brussels Airport to Roermond, which typically operates once per day.
From Roermond, the most convenient way to reach our Vlodrop campus is by taking a taxi. You can book a taxi ride with the Dutch taxi company Rabbit Cab or simply take one of the cabs available at the Roermond train station.
Alternatively, you can take the line 62 bus from Roermond Station to Vlodrop, Herkenbosserweg. You can check the bus schedule here. Please contact us in advance to inquire whether we can arrange to pick you up at the bus station.
Planning your trip back home
As there is wi-fi only in certain areas of the campus and phone reception is spotty, it’s ideal to plan your trip before you arrive, using the above information.
If you need to call a cab from campus, you’re welcome to ask the security guard at reception to call a taxi for you.
Meals at the MERU campus
A separate course dining hall is available for course participants. Full board includes lunch, dinner and a simple breakfast.
The meals are usually not included in the course fee. Please check the course description.
Disclaimer: We strive to offer helpful and accurate information. However, we cannot always guarantee the validity of all the information provided. Specifically, we are not liable for any issues you may encounter with the service providers mentioned here. We strongly advise conducting your own thorough research before booking your accommodations and transportation.