Egmond Circle - Erinnern. Verstehen. Weiterdenken.
Practical Information2026-08-20T10:19:47+02:00
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Practical Information

Every­thing you need to know for effec­tive plan­ning: infor­ma­tion on confer­ence regis­tra­tion, hotel reser­va­tions, meals, travel arrange­ments, and on-site trans­porta­tion, as well as details on the confer­ence language and acces­si­bil­ity at the “Egmond Circle.”

Event

“Egmond Circle” – Conter­gan | Thalido­mide
Remem­ber. Create. Think Ahead. 

Time period

Monday, Octo­ber 26,
Monday, Novem­ber 2, 2026

Venue

Hotel Zuider­duin, Egmond aan Zee (NL)
Hotel Zuider­duin is located about 100 meters from the beach. Its facil­i­ties include a restau­rant, a brasserie, and a pub. The facil­i­ties are wheel­chair accessible. 

Registration Fee

Chil­dren and teenagers up to and includ­ing age 14 pay 100 euros; adults pay 200 euros.
Travel and lodg­ing costs are not included.

Meals

Lunch and dinner are included in the regis­tra­tion fee. Break­fast is also included for guests stay­ing overnight at the hotel.

Assistance

On-site staff will assist you with check-in and check-out during the confer­ence and with getting around Egmond aan Zee.

Translation

The offi­cial language of the confer­ence is German. Simul­ta­ne­ous inter­pre­ta­tion into English, as well as writ­ten and sign language inter­pre­ta­tion, will be provided. Simul­ta­ne­ous inter­pre­ta­tion into Portuguese is also planned. 

Congress Registration

Regis­tra­tion for the “Egmond Circle” confer­ence is handled by the Asso­ci­a­tion of Thalido­mide Victims North Rhine-Westphalia e.V. (Inter­essen­ver­band Conter­gangeschädi­ger Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V.) through Andrea Engel. 

Exterior view of a circular hotel lobby with a large glass facade and illuminated "Hotel Zuiderduin" signage at sunset.

Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved for partic­i­pants at the Hotel Zuider­duin. Reser­va­tions and payment for accom­mo­da­tions are to be made directly through the hotel. 

Rooms for Special Needs

Andrea Engel from the Asso­ci­a­tion of Thalido­mide Victims North Rhine-Westphalia e.V. (Inter­essen­ver­band Conter­gangeschädi­ger Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V.) can help arrange accom­mo­da­tions for special needs. Please do not use the book­ing link in this case.

Getting There & Transportation

Barbara Wenzel-Heyberg from the Asso­ci­a­tion of Thalido­mide Victims North Rhine-Westphalia e.V. (Inter­essen­ver­band Conter­gangeschädi­ger Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V.) will answer ques­tions about trav­el­ing to and around Egmond aan Zee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still sign up for “Egmond Circle”?2026–08-19T14:38:16+02:00

Yes, regis­tra­tion is still open. However, there are only a few spots left at the Hotel Zuider­duin, so you’ll need to book quickly. 

I’m not stay­ing at the Zuider­duin Hotel. Where can I regis­ter for the confer­ence?2026–09-18T09:52:44+02:00

You can regis­ter for the “Egmond Circle” confer­ence by email­ing Andrea Engel at the Inter­essen­ver­band Contergan­geschädigter NRW e.V. (Asso­ci­a­tion of Conter­gan Victims in North Rhine-Westphalia).

Are there lodg­ing options avail­able to me as a wheel­chair user?2026–08-14T10:40:28+02:00

Yes, there is. Please contact Andrea Engel at: egmondcongress@contergan-nrw.eu. She’ll be happy to help you. 

How much is the regis­tra­tion fee?2026–08-20T09:38:21+02:00

Chil­dren and teenagers up to and includ­ing age 14 pay 100 euros; adults pay 200 euros.

When is the regis­tra­tion fee due?2026–09-07T12:51:46+02:00

The regis­tra­tion fee is due imme­di­ately upon receipt of the invoice, but no later than Septem­ber 30, 2026.

Where can I trans­fer the regis­tra­tion fee?2026–08-19T17:48:40+02:00

Over the next few days, partic­i­pants will receive an invoice contain­ing the bank details and the refer­ence required to trans­fer the partic­i­pa­tion fee of 200 euros.

How long do I have to pay the bill after receiv­ing it from Hotel Zuider­duin?2026–08-19T14:53:11+02:00

Payment for lodg­ing must be received no later than one month before arrival at the Zuider­duin Hotel.

Are meals included in the event fee?2026–09-07T12:36:57+02:00

Yes, lunch and dinner are included. Break­fast is also provided for every­one stay­ing at the Zuider­duin confer­ence hotel. 

Can I have break­fast at the Egmon­den apart­ment house?2026–09-28T16:07:05+02:00

Yes. During the “Egmond Circle,” break­fast will be deliv­ered to the Egmon­den apart­ment house. This allows guests stay­ing there to enjoy break­fast on-site. 

Can I bring my dog with me to the Zuider­duin Hotel?2026–08-19T17:24:57+02:00

Assis­tance dogs are permit­ted through­out the entire Zuider­duin Hotel during the confer­ence, includ­ing in the restau­rant, but not in the pool area. However, assis­tance dogs must be iden­ti­fied as such (for exam­ple, by wear­ing a vest). In addi­tion, an offi­cial docu­ment confirm­ing the dog’s status as an assis­tance dog must be presented. 

Unfor­tu­nately, all other dogs must stay in their rooms; they are also not allowed in the restaurant.

Start­ing when are meals at the hotel covered by the regis­tra­tion fee?2026–09-22T16:55:38+02:00

Meals, which are included in the regis­tra­tion fee, will be served start­ing Octo­ber 26, 2026. Partic­i­pants stay­ing at the Hotel Zuider­duin will receive the hotel break­fast on the days for which they have booked a room. 

Is there a shut­tle to and from the Zuider­duin Hotel on arrival and depar­ture days?2026–09-28T16:11:41+02:00

Yes, there is a taxi shut­tle. Please contact Barbara Wenzel-Heyberg at bwh@contergan-nrw-peer-to-peer.eu. She is orga­niz­ing the trans­porta­tion to and from the event. 

How do I get from Egmon­den Apart­ment House to the Hotel Zuider­duin venue and back?2026–09-28T16:08:34+02:00

A regu­lar shut­tle service oper­ates between the Egmon­den Apart­ment House and Hotel Zuider­duin. Several wheelchair-accessible vehi­cles are utilized for this service, trans­port­ing guests to the hotel and back to the apart­ment house. 

Is there a hair salon at the Zuider­duin Hotel?2026–09-22T17:27:45+02:00

Yes, there is a hair salon at the Hotel Zuider­duin. For more infor­ma­tion and to make an appoint­ment, please contact the hotel directly by phone at +31 72 750 20 00 or by email at info@zuiderduin.nl.

I’ve lost or found some­thing. Who can I contact?2026–09-22T17:19:26+02:00

You can turn in found items or pick up lost items at the confer­ence office.

Logo of the Interest Group

“Egmond Circle” is an event orga­nized by the Asso­ci­a­tion of Thalido­mide Victims North Rhine-Westphalia e.V.

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