Welcome to the Hoof, Someren, Netherlands
The 2026 World Assembly will be held at the “De Hoof” venue in Someren, near Eindhoven, in the south-east of the Netherlands. This site was formerly farming buildings, made up of three buildings for accommodation and meals on five hectares, surrounded by greenery. The plenary room has 500 seats and there are several rooms for workshops and various other types of infrastructure making up this unique venue.
Meeting in Nature
Our World Assembly will be held in Someren in a carefully renovated old farmhouse, set in lush green surroundings.
This unique venue is exclusively reserved for our meeting. Its blend of tranquillity, rural charm and wide open spaces lends itself to discussions and social events.
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Emmaus in Netherlands
This is the first World assembly in the Netherlands, where Emmaus groups have been present since 1956, and the Dutch groups are keen to share their work with the whole Movement.
The twelve groups in the Netherlands are looking forward to welcoming you and showcasing the work they do at grassroots level.
Accomodation
Accommodation will largely be at the meeting venue in shared rooms with bunk beds. The bathrooms are also shared. If you have any specific needs, please feel free to let us know on the registration form.
We will try to fulfil your requests as much as possible. All rooms have sheets and towels. Toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.) are not included.
Camping accomodation
Camping on site is also possible. If you would like to come in a van or caravan, you can park at one of the sites at the meeting venue. If you would like to stay in a tent, you can pitch your tent on one of the many grassy areas. If you would like to camp but are unable to bring your own gear, let us know soon and we will try to provide it. Please note any of the above cases on your registration form.
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Reminder for accomodation
Accommodation is organised by Emmaus International from 11 (check-in: 11:00) to 18 April (check-out: 12:00).
Outside of these dates, we request that you handle your own accommodation.
Travel
We recommend arriving in Someren during the day on 12 April and to leave in the afternoon on 17 April.
The General Assembly will begin mid-morning on 13 April and will conclude on 17 April around 13:00.
Group departure from Paris by bus will be organised for those interested, with a preferential rate of €100. The journey to the event venue in Someren takes roughly seven hours. Specific times will soon be determined.
You can sign up to the group departure when you register online.
Arriving by plane
If you would like to book your own trip, we can organise your reception and transfer to the event from the airports in Amsterdam and Düsseldorf, for arrival between Sunday 12 and Monday 13 April, or from Paris (Charles de Gaulle) at night on 11 April or in the morning on 12 April with the group departure. Eindhoven also has an international airport, but it has limited flights and usually several connections are required. This option is not necessarily advised for long journeys.
Please share your itinerary as soon as possible (February at the latest) so that we can best organise your reception. If you arrive outside the organised reception days or to another airport, refer to the following section on how to make your own way to Someren.
Arriving by train or bus
If you arrive by train or outside the organised reception days, the Eindhoven train station is the closest to “De Hoof”. You can get there from several airports by going through Breda, Rotterdam or Utrecht.
Book a train in Europe: thetrainline.com (for some journeys, it is only possible to book on the national websites below).
Book a train in the Netherlands: ns.nl/en
Book a train in France: sncf-connect.com (often allows for travel all the way to Eindhoven)
Booka train in Germany: int.bahn.de
From the Eindhoven train station, you can take but No. 320 to “Someren, Kapelletje”, then walk 17 minutes.
Arriving by car
The venue has a free car park. You can leave your car there all throughout the Assembly.
Public transports
From Someren (around 15 minutes on foot from De Hoof), public transportation is available to get around the region (about €5 per trip):
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258 – Someren/Maarheeze/Heeze
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266 – Geldrop/Someren/Deurne
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320 – Eindhoven/Someren/Helmond
Arriving by bike if you’re feeling athletic!
If you’re up for an adventure, you can get to Someren by bike by joining a tour of European groups leading up to the destination.
Feel free to write to us at someren2026@emmaus-international.org to let us know if you’re up for the challenge!
Help booking
your trip
We can book your trip through our travel agency if you are based in Africa, the Americas or Asia. If you would like us to do so, please let us know when you register.
VISA
If you need a Schengen visa to enter Europe, please let us know when you register and contact the Netherlands consulate in your country as soon as possible to book an appointment to submit your visa application. Even if you travel through France, you need to submit your application to the Netherlands since your main purpose of travel is participating in an even in that country.
We will soon send you an invitation letter to support your request. More information on the visa application procedure is available in the visa guide [link]. Please begin the process as soon as possible and adhere to it closely to improve your chances of receiving a visa.
contact : someren2026@emmaus-international.org
Phone : +33.6.82.37.18.13