Institute for Language Sciences Labs

Directions

This page features directions to the ILS Labs in the basement of Janskerkhof 13A, 3512 BL, Utrecht. There’s also a Dutch version available here.

From Utrecht Central Station to the Janskerkhof is approximately a 15-minute walk. Enter the Hoog Catharijne shopping centre and take the Vredenburg exit. Cross the Vredenburg square and turn right into the Lange Viestraat. This street leads to the Neude square. Walk across the Neude and continue into the Lange Jansstraat, which leads to the Janskerkhof. Turn left onto the Janskerkhof. The last building on your left, on the corner of the Drift and the Janskerkhof, is Janskerkhof 13-13A.

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Several bus lines stop at the Janskerkhof stop:

5 Voordorp  ·
8 Wilhelminapark  ·
28 Science Park  ·
55 Maartensdijk  ·
74 Driebergen-Zeist  ·
77 Bilthoven  ·

Buses depart from the Jaarbeurs side (C platforms) of Utrecht Central Station. The journey takes approximately 7 minutes. For current departure times and platform information, check 9292.nl.

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You can reach Janskerkhof 13-13A by car. Paid street parking is available on the Janskerkhof square. Parking at the Janskerkhof currently costs €8.01 per hour. Parking rates in Utrecht city centre change regularly so be sure to check current rates at utrecht.nl.

To reach the Janskerkhof by car, approach from the northeast via: Biltstraat → Wittevrouwenbrug → Voorstraat → Boothstraat. This is the only route that gives access to the square.

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Once you are at Janskerkhof 13A

The building Janskerkhof 13-13A has two entrances; take the entrance at number 13A (rather than 13), on the left hand side of the building, – see photo. Push the button on the videophone and explain the purpose of your visit to the receptionist, and they will buzz you in.

When you get into the building, you will go straight down to the basement using the stairs (or the lift if you have trouble walking). In the basement, follow the signs. Note: for room K.09 you’ll have to cross the kitchen K.07. For a map of the basement, click here.