FAQ
EUROPEAN ECOVILLAGE GATHERING 2026
Have questions about the gathering?
We have answers!
Individual memberships and Gathering tickets are exclusively available through this website, here.
Tickets are sold through a tiered pricing model, so the sooner you buy a ticket, the cheaper it will be!
The ticket gives you access to all the activities on the Gathering 2026 programme.
It is only valid together with an active GEN Europe membership and with a food & accommodation booking with our host Nature Community (see tickets page).
The Gathering is a journey in building community and solutions together as one – that’s why we don’t sell day tickets.
In previous editions of the Gathering we have had a small number of tickets available on site although we do have a maximum holding capacity and cannot guarantee that tickets will be available if we sell out beforehand.
If you are no longer able to join the Gathering, please let us know as soon as possible. Your Gathering Ticket refund will depend on when you cancel. You can find our full refund policy covering the Gathering ticket here.
As your access to the Gathering is connected to your personal GEN Europe membership it is not possible to transfer it to another person.
Membership is valid for one year and is non-refundable, but can be cancelled at any time.
You will be notified before the next renewal. To cancel the automatic renewal, please go to your inbox and check the receipt for your subscription, which contains all the instructions for cancellation.
Yes, you still need to purchase individual membership of GEN Europe as the National and European membership programmes for individuals are not interlinked. However, if you are actively working and/or volunteering with your National Network, you can reach out to them to see if they have delegate tickets left.
You can join us at Nature Community from 14:00 on July 13th. We ask all participants to leave Nature Community after breakfast and before 13:00 on July 18th.
With your food & accommodation booking, you will receive 3 nutritious vegan meals a day.
If you need more, you can bring your own snacks. However there is no kitchen where you could prepare your own meal, and making a fire or using a mini camping gas stove is strictly prohibited.
Also, Nature Community is a vegan community and they ask you to not eat non vegan products outside your private room/tent/van.
Yes, you will need to bring your own tableware (plate, cup, cutlery).
Food and accommodation need to be booked online after the first two steps (membership and ticket), so that Nature Community’s kitchen is able to purchase and prepare all meals without waste.
Yes, at the Gathering the meals will be 100% vegan. Gluten-free options are available and will be clearly labeled. Please make sure you express your dietary needs at food and accommodation registration.
Sadly, the Gathering is not a suitable environment for pets. Please make alternative arrangements for your furry friends! If you need your dog as a service dog, it’s allowed but please get in touch with us. It must be on a leash at all times and is not allowed in workshop spaces.
Individual fires on the campsites are not allowed. However there will be designated bonfire places in the communal areas.
We ask you to bring enough € in cash for the duration of the Gathering as payment at the bar/café and market will be made in cash. Also, there is a coffee machine for which you will need coins (50c, 1€, 2€).
No. Bringing your own alcoholic drinks is not allowed. Beer & wine can be purchased at the bar. Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited—anyone found using them will be asked to leave.
Smoking will be allowed in a designated area only. Bring your pocket ashtray with you. There is however a no-drugs policy so only regular tobacco is allowed.
Accessibility for all is important to us and we are aware we have to improve in making the Gathering venues accessible to all. If you have specific needs, please contact info@nature-community.de to enquire about the facilities.
Most areas and workshop spaces at Nature Community are accessible in a wheelchair, however the terrain is mostly sand/earth/grass and a bit hilly so we recommend having a support person to help.
Sadly, there is no adapted toilet or shower.
Yes! We will be taking pictures at the Gathering and use them in line with our privacy policy. If you do not want any pictures taken of you, please approach a member of the media team after the welcome meeting so they can ensure that you will not be included in any Gathering photos.
Yes, but try to minimise your waste as this is an eco-friendly event after all!
Check out our family page
The full programme will be released in June. Keep an eye out on our website and social media platforms where we will share the content as soon as it’s ready!
We are very pleased to offer you a wide range of activities for children and teenagers again this year! We will be co-creating the programme together with the children and teenagers based on a wide variety of offerings to inspire and engage the body, mind, and soul.
GEN Europe has defined a series of participants aspirations & collective boundaries.
Nature Community asks you to:
- Not bring dogs onsite
- Not bring alcohol nor drugs onsite
- Eat non vegan products only in your private tent/car/van/room