ITINERARY

DAY 1 | FRIDAY 21 AUGUST 2026

1ST OF 5 NIGHTS AT HOTEL DIE WÄLDERIN, MELLAU

OPTIONAL TRANSFER FROM MUNICH AIRPORT AND MUNICH CENTRAL STATION TO MELLAU, ARRIVE MELLAU (D):

There is an optional coach transfer from Munich Central Station at 11:00am and Munich International Airport at 12:00pm to Mellau, or guests can arrive independently in Mellau.

On arrival, we check in to our comfortable hotel which will be our base for the next five nights, Hotel die Wälderin. The Vorarlberg region is located in the westernmost part of Austria, nestled between Lake Constance and the Alps, neighbouring Germany, Switzerland and the principality of Liechtenstein. This small, picturesque region is known for its culture, food and stunning natural scenery.

We enjoy a welcome drinks reception at the hotel, before departing for one of the region’s finest dining establishments for a delicious welcome dinner, together with an introduction by our Tour Leader, Graham Abbott, who will outline what is to come during the tour.

DAY 2 | SATURDAY 22 AUGUST 2026

2ND OF 5 NIGHTS AT HOTEL DIE WÄLDERIN, MELLAU

MELLAU & THE SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE (B):

This morning, we enjoy a talk on the music we will hear today from our Tour Leader Graham Abbott.

Time is then allowed to explore the picturesque surrounding area of Mellau. On the hotel’s doorstep is the cable car to the Mellau-Damüls ski and hiking area, and our accommodation includes the Guest Card Bregenzerwald & Großes Walsertal, which gives guests unlimited rides on the cable car to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding region.

Alternatively, you might like to relax in the hotel’s wellness area, which includes a sauna, a hot tub and an indoor pool.

In the late afternoon, we depart for the nearby village of Schwarzenberg for the first of our eight performances at the 2026 Schwarzenberg Schubertiade.

The Schubertiade in Vorarlberg is considered the most important Schubert festival in the world, presenting about 80 events annually at both Schwarzenberg and Hohenems, and welcoming around 40,000 attendees each year. For the Schwarzenberg Schubertiade, the performances take place in the beautiful Angelika Kauffmann Hall. This handsome timber-frame structure, built in 2001, seats 600 guests and overlooks the idyllic mountain pastures of Schwarzenberg. It boasts a unique ambience and an exquisite acoustic, praised by artists, audiences and critics alike.

SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE PERFORMANCE 1, 4:00pm
Angelika Kauffmann Hall, Schwarzenberg

Quatuor Danel
Elisabeth Leonskaja piano

Schubert String Quartet No. 13 in A minor, D. 804, Rosamunde
Schumann Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44

Following this afternoon’s performance, we return to our hotel to freshen up and have an independent snack or meal. We then return to Schwarzenberg for the evening Schubertiade concert.

SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE PERFORMANCE 2, 8:00pm
Angelika Kauffmann Hall, Schwarzenberg

Konstantin Krimmel baritone
Ammiel Bushakevitz piano

Schubert Ausgewählte Lieder
Schumann Dichterliebe, Op. 48

DAY 3 | SUNDAY 23 AUGUST 2026

3RD OF 5 NIGHTS AT HOTEL DIE WÄLDERIN, MELLAU

MELLAU & THE SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE (B):

Today, we have the wonderful opportunity of hearing three concerts at the Schwarzenberg Schubertiade.

SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE PERFORMANCE 3, 11:00am
Angelika Kauffmann Hall, Schwarzenberg

Pavel Haas Quartett
Pavel Nikl viola
Ivan Vokáč cello

Dvořák String Quartet No. 14 in A-flat major, Op. 105
Dvořák String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

Following the performance, we return to the hotel for an independent lunch. Before returning to Schwarzenberg for two further concerts, we enjoy a talk on the music we will hear this evening from our Tour Leader Graham Abbott.

SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE PERFORMANCE 4, 4:00pm
Angelika Kauffmann Hall, Schwarzenberg

Christiane Karg soprano
David Fray piano

Program TBA

Following this afternoon’s performance, we return to our hotel for a brief rest, before returning to Schwarzenberg for the evening Schubertiade concert.

SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE PERFORMANCE 5, 8:00pm
Angelika Kauffmann Hall, Schwarzenberg

Elisabeth Leonskaja piano

Schubert Piano Sonata in B major, D. 575
Schubert Four Impromptus, D. 935
Schubert Piano Sonata in A major, D. 959

DAY 4 | MONDAY 24 AUGUST 2026

4TH OF 5 NIGHTS AT HOTEL DIE WÄLDERIN, MELLAU

EXCURSION TO LINDAU & THE SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE (B, L):

This morning, we depart for the nearby city of Bregenz, situated on the shore of the Bodensee. From there, we take a ferry trip on spectacular Lake Constance, which, fed by the Rhine River, borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We alight at the picturesque German island-town of Lindau. Here we enjoy a private guided tour which leads us along narrow cobblestone streets to Medieval merchant houses, and which explains a little of the fascinating history of the town, pointing out such features as the 12th-century Mangenturm, the former watchtower near the harbour front, and the Gothic Altes Rathaus, the Old Town Hall, with its beautiful painted façade.

Following the tour, we gather for a delicious gourmet lunch together in Lindau’s beautiful Aldstadt.

Following lunch, we return to our hotel for a rest ahead of this evening’s concert.

Before departing for Schwarzenberg, we enjoy a pre-concert talk from Graham Abbott about the concert we will hear this evening.

SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE PERFORMANCE 6, 8:00pm
Angelika Kauffmann Hall, Schwarzenberg

Veronika Eberle violin
Julia Hagen cello
Lukas Sternath piano

Brahms Piano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101
Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8
Schubert Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929

DAY 5 | TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 2026

5TH OF 5 NIGHTS AT HOTEL DIE WÄLDERIN, MELLAU

MELLAU & THE SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE (B, L):

This morning, we enjoy our final Schubert-related talk on the music with Graham Abbott.

This afternoon, we return to Schwarzenberg for two final concerts in this year’s Schwarzenberg Schubertiade.

SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE PERFORMANCE 7, 4:00pm
Angelika Kauffmann Hall, Schwarzenberg

Marc-André Hamelin piano

Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 10, No. 3
Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op. 12
Schubert Piano Sonata in G major, D. 894

Following this afternoon’s performance, we return to our hotel for a brief rest, before returning to Schwarzenberg for the evening Schubertiade concert.

SCHWARZENBERG SCHUBERTIADE PERFORMANCE 8, 8:00pm
Angelika Kauffmann Hall, Schwarzenberg

Sophie Rennert mezzo soprano
Joseph Middleton piano

Schubert Winterreise, D. 911

DAY 6 | WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST 2026

1ST OF 5 NIGHTS AT HYPERION HOTEL SALZBURG

MELLAU TO SALZBURG VIA INNSBRUCK (B, D):

Following our final breakfast at our hotel in Mellau, we check out and depart for the city of Innsbruck. Nestled amidst majestic peaks, this breathtaking city offers a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. On arrival, we will enjoy a short guided walking tour of the historic sights in the centre of the Old Town, along with an introduction to the history of this Tyrolean city.

After our guided tour, time is allowed for an independent lunch, before we continue on our way to Salzburg.

We arrive and check in at our hotel, the 5-star Hyperion Hotel Salzburg, conveniently located in the heart of Salzburg's Neustadt district. In the evening, we meet for a delicious dinner of local specialities in the heart of Altstadt Salzburg.

DAY 7 | THURSDAY 27 AUGUST 2026

2ND OF 5 NIGHTS AT HYPERION HOTEL SALZBURG

EXPLORING SALZBURG & SALZBURG FESTIVAL (B):

This morning our Tour Leader, Graham Abbott, adds to our pleasure of this evening’s performance with an informative talk about the music we will hear.

Following our morning talk, we set out on a guided walking tour of Salzburg to begin our exploration of this fascinating city. Located between the Salzach River and the surrounding mountains, the Old Town is rich in buildings from medieval times to the 20th-century, including many examples of beautiful gothic and baroque architecture. It is an attractive and historically important area which has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our tour ends at the ancient Benedictine Abbey of St Peter, the oldest monastery with a continuous history since its foundation in 696. The present-day Romanesque abbey church at the northern foot of the Mönchsberg, a hill in the centre of Salzburg, was erected from about 1130 onwards.

Time is allowed to explore the ancient Benedictine Abbey of St Peter independently following our walking tour.

In the evening, we attend our first performance in the prestigious Salzburg Festival.

SALZBURG FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE 1
Performance Details TBA

DAY 8 | FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2026

3RD OF 5 NIGHTS AT HYPERION HOTEL SALZBURG

SALZBURG FESTIVAL (B):

This morning, following our talk on the music we will hear today, we attend a morning concert as part of the Salzburg Festival.

SALZBURG FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE 2
Performance Details TBA

Following this morning concert, the afternoon is free to explore the beautiful Old Town of Salzburg. You might take the opportunity to head to the top of the Mönchsberg for a visit to Hohensalzburg Fortess, one of Europe’s best preserved and largest medieval castles. You can reach the castle via a 1-minute trip in the FestungsBahn (the funicular railway) or a rather steep 15-minute walk from the base of the mountain. Whichever route you choose, the trip affords spectacular views of Salzburg and its baroque towers.

If you are looking to stay a little closer to the ground, you might like to visit Mozart’s Birthplace, located in the heart of Salzburg’s Old Town. A must-see for Mozart fans, the house where Mozart was born in 1756, and where his childhood violin, clavichord, letters and documents are amongst the many items on display, is one of the most visited museums in Austria.

This evening, we attend our third performance at the Salzburg Festival.

SALZBURG FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE 3
Performance Details TBA

DAY 9 | SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2026

4TH OF 5 NIGHTS AT HYPERION HOTEL SALZBURG

DAY TRIP TO KÖNIGSSEE & SALZBURG FESTIVAL (B):

Following our morning talk on the music with Graham, we depart Salzburg for the scenic drive across the Austrian border into Germany, to the serene and stunning Königssee. Lake Königssee, with its emerald green colour, nestled at the foot of the imposing eastern wall of Mount Watzmann, is one of nature's true masterpieces. On arrival, we board one of the small electric boats for the peaceful crossing to St Bartholomew’s Church. On the journey silence is requested by the captain, and a boatman then plays his trumpet to lure out the world-famous Königssee echo from the steep rock face.

We depart our boat at the 17th-century Church of St Bartholomew, a pilgrimage spot which is renowned for its wine-red onion domes set against the backdrop of the Watzmann Mountains. Time is allowed to look inside the church and to stroll around the peaceful walking tracks, taking in the incredible views on offer. There is also a snack shack and a restaurant here for an independent lunch with a view.

Following our time at St Bartholomew’s, we board our boat for the return journey to the northern end of the Königssee, and then our return drive to Salzburg.

This evening, we attend our third performance at the Salzburg Festival.

SALZBURG FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE 4
Performance Details TBA

DAY 10 | SUNDAY 30 AUGUST 2026

5TH OF 5 NIGHTS AT HYPERION HOTEL SALZBURG

EXCURSION TO SCHLOSS HELLBRUNN & SALZBURG FESTIVAL (B, L):

This morning we enjoy the last of our talks from Graham Abbott on the music we will hear today.

We then set out for the short drive to Schloss Hellbrunn. Built in the 17th-century by Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus, Schloss Hellbrunn was primarily intended for enjoyment and recreation. We enjoy a guided tour through its spacious, landscaped grounds, which feature the unique and entertaining Wasserspiele (trick fountains).

Following our visit to Schloss Hellbrunn, we enjoy a final farewell lunch together at one of Salzburg’s wonderful dining destinations.

We then return to our hotel for a rest ahead of this evening’s performance.

SALZBURG FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE 5
Performance Details TBA

DAY 11 | MONDAY 31 AUGUST 2026

TOUR ENDS (B):

Following our final breakfast at the hotel, the tour concludes. There will be an optional coach transfer to Munich International Airport, arriving at approximately 12:30pm, followed by Munich Central Station, arriving at approximately 1:30pm.

Please note: There may be some changes to the itinerary depending on the final confirmation of performances.

INCLUSIONS

21–31 August 2026 (11 days)

AUD$14,750 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE

Single supplement: AUD$2,100
Deposit payment 1: Deposit AUD$1,500 per person (due at time of booking)
Deposit payment 2: Deposit AUD$1,500 per person (due on 21 April 2026)
Final payment due: 18 June 2026

INCLUSIONS:

• Performances: Premium tickets to eight performances at the Schwarzenberg Schubertiade; best available tickets for five performances at the Salzburg Festival;
  Please note: The Salzburg and Schwarzenburg Schubertiade festivals will announce their 2026 seasons later in 2025. There may be some changes to the itinerary depending on final confirmation of evening performances.

• Tour Leaders and Talks: Tour leadership and seven exclusive private talks by Graham Abbott.

• Tour Manager: An experienced Tour Manager to accompany the group throughout the tour.

• Hotels: 10 nights' accommodation in 5-star and 4-star hotels including:

  • Five nights at the 4-star Hotel die Wälderin in a Premium Double Room with balcony;

  • Five nights at the 5-star Hyperion Hotel Salzburg in a Deluxe Double Room;

  • Porterage of one piece of luggage at each hotel.

• Travel: Land travel by private air-conditioned coach throughout the tour. There will be an optional coach transfer from Munich Central Station and Munich International Airport to Mellau at the start of the tour, and an optional coach transfer to Munich International Airport and Munich Central Station from Mellau at the end of the tour.

• Meals/Drinks: Breakfast each morning at the hotel. Four lunches/dinners with wine, water and tea/coffee, a cheese tasting at the KäseKeller and a farewell drinks reception at the Hotel die Wälderin.

• Entry Fees and Guided Tours: Entrance fees for museums, art galleries etc. as stated in your itinerary. Expert local guides will be used at some sites.

• Tips: Tips for drivers, local guides and for meals included in your itinerary.

• Information Pack: Comprehensive pre-tour information pack.

EXCLUSIONS:

• International/Domestic Travel: Hayllar Music Tours can provide you with a quote. Phone 02 9669 9181 / +61 2 9669 9181 (Australia / International) or email contact@hayllarmusictours.com

• Special Taxes: Special taxes and airport levies that can only be paid in cash at the destination. We will endeavour to advise you of these charges (if any) before you depart.

• Entry into Europe: ETIAS will start operations in the last quarter of 2026, and become mandatory for travellers in early to mid 2027. No action is required from travellers at this point. The European Union will inform about the specific date for the start of ETIAS several months prior to its launch.

• Travel Insurance: Please note that you are required to have comprehensive travel insurance to cover you for the duration of your tour. If you live in Australia, Hayllar Music Tours can organise your travel insurance for you. Please contact them at phone 02 9669 9181 / +61 2 9669 9181 (Australia / International) or email contact@hayllarmusictours.com

• Meals: Lunches and dinners not nominated in your itinerary.

• Personal Expenses: Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls and mini-bar.

• Activities in Free Time: Costs associated with any activities suggested for you in your free time.

SMALL GROUP SIZE

The tour will operate with 8 people. The maximum number on the tour will be 20 people.

FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED - LEVEL 2

All members of the tour must have the ability to:

• undertake walking tours of two-three hours duration, including using stairs and walking on uneven ground;

• stand for long periods in museum, art galleries etc;

• climb staircases of 100 or more steps;

• embark / disembark coaches, trains and other methods of transportation without assistance.

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Salzburg Festival & the Schwarzenberg Schubertiade