Blending Meeting – September 27
A time of fellowship and blending with the church in Amsterdam and visiting saints.
Special Blending Meeting on September 27, 2026, at Novotel Amsterdam City from 9h30 till 12h30.
ITERO
Amsterdam
2026
LOCATION
RAI Amsterdam Europaplein 24 1078 GZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Travel Instructions
Important: Please watch this video for instructions on how to travel from Schiphol Airport to RAI Amsterdam.
How to Get to RAI Amsterdam
Schiphol: Train (10 min) to RAI station or taxi (20 min).
Central: Metro 52 or Tram 4 to Europaplein.
Visit https://www.ns.nl to find the timing like the example below
💳 At Schiphol Airport — Check-in with your Bank Card
You do NOT need to buy a separate train ticket. Simply tap your contactless bank card or credit card on the yellow NS check-in gate (shown here) before boarding, and tap again when you exit at your destination.
✔ Visa, Mastercard, and most contactless cards are accepted.
Blending with the churches in Europe
There will be blendings in various locations across Europe after ITERO. If you would like to attend at one of these locations, please contact the corresponding brother by email to make arrangements for your trip. Please be sure to receive confirmation from the hosts before booking anything. Click on the button below to go to the main blendings page to see the list of locations and host emails.
Suggested activities for sisters during ITERO
The following is a list of suggested activities for sisters who wish to explore the area during the ITERO. Please note that these are personal suggestions only — no arrangements will be made by the local saints or by LSM. All travel, bookings, and logistics are to be organised independently.
Rijks Museum
Canal Cruise
Jordaan
Discover Dutch masterpieces and centuries of history at Amsterdam’s iconic Rijksmuseum.
A canal cruise is one of the easiest ways to see Amsterdam’s historic canal ring, gabled houses, and bridges in a single relaxing ride.
Wander through Jordaan’s picturesque canals, cozy cafés, and quiet streets for a local Amsterdam feel.
Essential Visitor Guidelines
1
City Transit Advice
Amsterdam boasts a superior infrastructure of metros, buses, and trams. Use the 9292 mobile application to coordinate your travel throughout the city with live updates.
2
Payment for Travel
Possession of an OV-chipkaart or a contactless payment method via OVpay is mandatory. You must tap your card upon arrival and departure at every station.
3
Secure Entry Tickets
Top attractions such as the Anne Frank House necessitate online reservations that often sell out several weeks before the desired date of visit.
4
Rail Network Updates
Prior to visiting nearby towns, consult the official NS Dutch Railways portal to verify the current departure times and platform information.
5
Cycling in the City
Renting a bike is the local way to travel. Always remain alert, follow traffic signals, and stay strictly within the marked bicycle corridors.