We are very pleased to invite you to the TransParcNet meeting 2018. The meeting will take place in Podyjí and Thayatal area at the Czech – Austrian border. We look forward to welcoming you from Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th June 2018.
This year’s meeting will focus on „Nature protection of river landscapes” in transboundary regions. We will study experiences from Podyjí and Thayatal and other areas and also enjoy views of deep Dyje/Thaya river valley, large forests and vast heathlands.
We also seek your contribution and experiences with river landscape protection and all the aspects. The official opening of the TransParcNet meeting 2018 will take place on Tuesday 5th of June at 17:00 in Retz, Austria.
The Conference language is English.
Registration
The online registration, including reservation of accommodation, is available on this Transparcnet 2018 online registration form. (A new window with the registration form will open).
- Please note that the deadline for registration is April 15th, 2018.
- The conference fee is set to 130 EUR and includes participation in the conference and accommodation (co-financed by INTERREG Austria – Czech Republic). It should be paid by the deadline of registration.
How to get to Retz
By airplane:
The Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the closest big international airport to the city of Retz. You can use public transport to get to Vienna city. From the stations “Wien Hauptbahnhof” or “Wien Mitte” you can continue non-stop by train to Retz. More information on transportation from the airport…
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) – with Prague Public Transport (bus and metro) to Florenc Bus Station (stop on metro lines C and B) and then continue by bus to Znojmo (Detail timetable for Czech Republic). We will organise a shuttle from Znojmo or you can continue by train from there.
By train
Retz has convenient train connection from Vienna. You can reach Retz from Wien Hauptbahnhof (or several other train stations in Vienna) by train approximately every hour. For detail timetable please visit https://tickets.oebb.at/en/ticket. Retz can be also reached by train from Znojmo. Retz train station is within walking distance to the Hotel Althof. We can organize a shuttle service if needed.
By car
From Czech Republic through D1 highway exit in Jihlava or Brno to direction Znojmo. From Znojmo follow road 413 to Retz.
In Austria from highway S5 to S3 in Stockerau, then continue to Hollabrunn and follow E59 and B30 to Retz.
There is a parking lot at Hotel Althof.
Venues
- Accommodation and venue on Tuesday 5th June events will be in Hotel Althof in Retz.
- The Thayatal Nationalparkhaus Hardegg will be the conference venue on Wednesday and Thursday and the starting point for excursions. Shuttle from Hotel Althof and back will be organised on both days.
Accommodation
Hotel Althof in Retz will provide accommodation for participants of the conference. The cost of accommodation will be covered by your conference fee.
Contacts
For logistic issues and other questions, please contact:
David Grossmann (NP Podyjí), grossmann @ nppodyji.cz, +420 734 759 030.
Martha Schober (NP Thayatal), office @ np-thayatal.at, +43 (0) 2949 / 7005
