European Harmony Academy 2026 Aug. 2 – until 9, 2026

FAQ

Where does EHA take place?

Klosterhof 2, 89143 Blaubeuren, Germany

How do I get to the EHA?

• By train: Long-distance trains to Ulm main station (Ulm Hbf), then regional train to Blaubeuren, Important tool: www.deutschebahn.de / DB Navigator App
• By car: Take the A8 toward Ulm, then B28 to Blaubeuren
• Nearby airports: Memmingen (FMM), Stuttgart (STR), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC)

Difference between “full” and “commuter” tickets?

• Full: Accommodation, meals, and all classes included at the seminar venue
• Commuter: Participation in courses only; accommodation and meals must be arranged independently

What does the “full” EHA ticket include?

- Five Academy streams (Quartet, Coaching, Vocal Training, Choral Conducting, Arranging)

- Social program

- all classes

- Shared accommodation and bathrooms

- Meals

External Accommodation

Participants registered under the new external ticket (commuter ticket) must arrange accommodation and meals themselves on their own costs.

Can I cook my own food during the EHA?

During your stay, we provide two kitchens where you can prepare your own meals if you have purchased a commuter ticket. Please leave the kitchen as tidy as you found it and be considerate during meal times so that everyone has the opportunity to cook and eat.

Accommodation (Youth hostel is usually booked)

• BLB Blaubeuren – Württemberger Str. 32, Blaubeuren – 2,1 km from the monastery
• Holiday & Stay Blautopf Apartments – Karlstraße 9, 89143 Blaubeuren - 350 m from the monastery
• Hotel Restaurant Ochsen – Marktstraße 4, 89143 Blaubeuren – 400 m from the monastery
• Zur Schönen Lau – Klosterstraße 21, 89143 Blaubeuren – 180 m from monastery
• Wohnreich Blaubeuren Weiler – Gässle 11, 89143 Blaubeuren – 3,8 km from monestary
• Ferienwohnung Hintz – Neue Str. 4, 89143 Blaubeuren  - 4,5 km from monastery
• Ferienwohnungen Lamm – Dorfstraße 56, 89143 Blaubeuren – 4,8 km from monastery
• Camping Heidehof – Heidehofstraße 50, 89150 Laichingen – 9 km from monastery
• Wohnmobilstellplatz Blaubeuren – Dodelweg 20 – 550 from the monastery (3 nights only, no reservation)

Restaurants 

• Hotel Restaurant Ochsen - Regional / Swabian Cuisine – €€€€ – higher – 0.4–0.6 km / 5–8 min - https://maps.app.goo.gl/f5dNncpwFTKBUA8m9
• zum Schwanen - German Cuisine / Inn – €€€ – mid – 0.4–0.6 km / 5–8 min - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BDtZy3LE3HYq2QJF7
• Gasthof Blautopf – Steakhouse / German Cuisine – €€ – 20–40 € – ~0.4 km / ~5 min - https://maps.app.goo.gl/nKT1kErS8GP2YjUy7
• Gasthof Jägerstüble - German Cuisine – €€€ – mid – ~0.5 km / ~7 min
• Pizzeria Vesuvio - Italian – € – 10–20 € – ~0.5 km / ~7 min - https://maps.app.goo.gl/fdiwr5FGB7378sW97
• Pizzeria Doline - Italian – € – 10–20 € – ~0.5 km / ~7 min - https://maps.app.goo.gl/G7NMe9cfmBZ1inZy8
• India Restaurant Blaubeuren - Indian – €€ – 20–30 € – ~0.6 km / 8–10 min - https://maps.app.goo.gl/t3S5ycExphSdMQHz7
• VYLIAN Restaurant - Vietnamese / Asian – €–€€ – 10–30 € – ~0.5 km / ~7 min - https://maps.app.goo.gl/WJThZkkXt7UBQ1VPA
• Istanbul Kebap Royal - Turkish / Kebab – € – under 10 € – ~0.6 km / 8–10 min - https://maps.app.goo.gl/znnRmco3qCWVSwkQ6
• Blautopfhaus Schönhofer - Café / German Cuisine – € – 10–20 € – ~0.4 km / 5– 8 min - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GjK24N1Cs8DerYp68
• Cafe Bistro Charisma - Bistro / Café – € – 10–20 € – ~0.5 km / ~7 min - https://maps.app.goo.gl/CrB3hKmJJqfDvUwq8

Supermarkets

Norma – 0.4–0.6 km / 5–8 min

Gutkauf – 0.4–0.6 km / 5–8 min

Gmiasmayer – ~0.6 km / 8–10 min

Istanbul Market – ~0.6 km / 8–10 min

REWE – 1.1–1.3 km / 15–18 min

Lidl – 1.2–1.4 km / 15–20 min

ALDI Süd – 1.3–1.5 km / 18–20 min

Eden Afroshop – 1.4–1.6 km / ~20 min

Unser Laden – 1.0–1.2 km / ~15 min

Sölls Hofladen – 3–4 km (bike/car recommended)

Sonderbucher Dorfladen – 5–6 km (car required)