Attendee Guide

So you got your Heart of Clojure ticket, congrats! Now it's time to start preparing for your trip. We've gathered some info to help you make the most of your trip. This is a living document, so make sure to check back before the event.

Getting there

Heart of Clojure takes place at Hal5, which is just a short walk from Leuven train station, which is in turn a short train ride from Brussels airport.

The conference takes place on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 August, but there will be fringe activities happening from Thursday afternoon up to Sunday, so we recommend arriving well in time, and sticking around a bit afterwards. Why not bring a partner and combine it with an extended city trip?

By train

If you're traveling from a neighbouring country then we recommend taking the train, it's comfortable, environmentally friendly, and you can get some work done while the scenery rolls past. Leuven is only a few hours away from London, Amsterdam, or Paris.

• Belgian Railways portal for international Tickets

By plane

If you are flying in then look for tickets to Brussels Airport (airport code: BRU). Some low cost carriers will fly to Charleroi instead (also known as Brussels South, airport code: CRL). Despite the name this airport is quite a long way from Brussels, and getting to or from the airport involves getting a bus to Brussels, and then a train to Leuven, which will add an hour or two to your travel time, so fly to BRU if possible.

Where to go next

There are a lot of cities and towns in Belgium worth visiting, and taking an extra day to enjoy Leuven's historic center is certainly worth it as well. Some suggestions: Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, or go hiking in the green hills of the Ardennes.