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A print published in 1897 after 'A Schubert Evening in a Vienna Salon' by Julius Schmid.
The Schubertiade - Music and mountains in the Vorarlberg
Tour highlights
- Amid the superb mountain scenery of the Vorarlberg, the Schubertiade is one of the most prestigious and enjoyable festivals in Europe.
- Musicians of the highest calibre perform, including Malcolm Martineau, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Christiane Karg, Marc-André Hamelin and Andrè Schuen.
- Excursion to the historic town of Bregenz and an optional hill walk on the Baumgartner Höhe, but time also to relax among ravishing upland scenery.
The combination of music-making of the highest quality with a pre-Alpine mountain setting is a heady mix. Devotees of the Schubertiade return year after year; addiction is a distinct possibility. Add guided walks and visits in the surrounding area and top up with relaxation among ravishing upland scenery and this begins to sound like the recipe for the perfect holiday for music lovers.
It takes place in the Vorarlberg, the westernmost province of Austria, with all the concerts in the village of Schwarzenberg, described by the philosopher Johann Gottfried Herder as ‘the prettiest village in Europe’. Our tour is based in the neighbouring village of Mellau, seven miles away.
Practicalities
Two sharing: A$9,010 or A$8,320 without flights. Single occupancy: A$9,470 or A$8,780 without flights.
Air travel (Euro Traveller) on British Airways flights (Airbus A320); private coach throughout; accommodation as described below; breakfasts, 5 dinners with wine; all admissions; all tips for restaurant staff, drivers, guides; all taxes; the services of the lecturer.
Music: first category tickets to 8 performances are included.
Hotel Sonne, Mellau: 4-star hotel, modern and functional with a pleasant atmosphere and very helpful staff. All rooms are doubles. There is a swimming pool and restaurant. Single rooms are doubles for sole use.
There is some walking through towns and over uneven ground. The optional walk is rated moderate and participants wishing to take part should bring appropriate walking footwear. Average distance by coach per day: 55 miles.
Between 10 and 24 participants.
Before booking, please refer to Smartraveller to ensure you are happy with the travel advice for the destination(s) you are visiting. As a British company we follow the advice of the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.
Walking the Danube, 15–21 August 2026
Testimonials
“The music was memorable. A never-to-be-forgotten experience. Would I go again? Absolutely!
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“We had a thoroughly enjoyable experience, which managed to successfully combine significant musical and intellectual stimulation with a relaxing and very pleasurable holiday in a lovely location.
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“A wonderful lecturer – we often have heard of him and he never disappoints. His talks enhanced the concerts a great deal.
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“Wonderful. I cannot think of any way it could be improved.
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