Edwin Scharff Haus

Edwin Scharff Haus is a cultural and congress centre distinguished by architecture designed in 1970 by Munich architect Bernhard von Busse. Its combination of exposed concrete, warm wooden surfaces and expansive glazing gives the building a distinctive modernist identity, while its architectural importance has been further recognised through protected monument status. The principal event space is the Great Hall, accommodating up to 837 guests in seated configuration or as many as 1,288 people without seating, while the smaller hall can host almost 300 guests in theatre-style seating.

The interior is designed for a broad range of formats, from concerts, performances and ceremonial occasions to congresses, conferences and corporate events. A substantial stage, flexible seating layouts, air-conditioned halls and additional studio, conference and foyer areas allow the venue to adapt to different types of events. Visitors also benefit from clear sightlines, convenient connections between the halls and foyer areas and wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout the main event spaces.

The venue is located at Silcherstraße 40, Neu-Ulm, Germany, directly beside the Danube. Drivers benefit from parking immediately next to the building, with 294 car spaces as well as designated accessible spaces and parking bays equipped with electric-vehicle charging points, keeping the walk from the car to the entrance particularly short. Bus stops are also only a few minutes away on foot. For a broader overview of public transport, rail connections and travel around Neu-Ulm and the surrounding urban area, continue with the destination information further down the page.

Neu-Ulm, set on the Danube opposite Ulm, feels like a convenient and welcoming base for concert- and sports-goers. The city blends a calmer riverside vibe with the urban energy of the wider region, making it ideal for a short getaway when you want a great event, smooth logistics, and enough to do before and after you head into an arena or stadium. Thanks to its proximity to Ulm, the overall event and leisure offering feels “bigger” than you might expect for a city of this size, which makes it a smart pick when you’re traveling for tickets.

For arriving and getting around, most visitors rely on DING (Donau-Iller-Nahverkehrsverbund), which links buses and trains across Ulm and Neu-Ulm with straightforward navigation and a unified fare logic. Within the urban area, SWU plays a key role by operating trams and buses in the twin city of Ulm/Neu-Ulm, so arenas and stadiums are easy to reach without hassle. If you’re traveling by rail, Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Neu-Ulm Bahnhof are the main anchors, and if you’re flying in, Allgäu Airport Memmingen (FMM), Flughafen Stuttgart (STR), or Flughafen München (MUC) are common gateways with solid onward connections into the region.

When you have time to spare, Neu-Ulm rewards you with Danube-side walks and an easygoing pace, with Glacis Park standing out as a green spot to reset before or after the event. The bridges take you quickly into Ulm, where it’s worth strolling through the old town, soaking up the feel of Münsterplatz and seeing the striking Ulmer Münster, then dropping into the charming Fischerviertel with its canals and historic houses. That way, you pair your ticket with a real destination experience, without rushing, and with plenty of good options for coffee or dinner to round out the night properly.