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Music tours to Black Forest

Perform in both France and Germany
Forests, hills and lakes
Modern and traditional attractions

“Lovely venues, lovely audiences, comfortable accommodation. Alahree was very prompt and efficient with her responses and understood our needs well.”

Gill Chapman, Cecilia Singers, Berkshire

“It was brilliant and everything I expected from a tour and more. Jonathan was brilliant. He was always patient with me and nothing seemed to...”

Cath Danswan, Swindon Choral Society, Wiltshire

An area of lush forests and pastures

The Black Forest lies in the south west corner of Germany, bordering both France and Switzerland. It is an area of lush forests and pastures, clear deep lakes and rolling hills, making it one of Germany’s most popular holiday centres. The region is also famous for its local crafts such as cuckoo clocks, glass blowing and the mouthwatering cake. You can still see all of these being made in the traditional way.

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Flight time2 Hours from London
Journey time9 Hours from Calais

Concerts

The area is suitable for all music tour groups, from orchestras and bands to sacred choirs.

There is a wealth of spa resorts across the Black Forest, where well-equipped halls as well as beautiful pavilions are available for our groups. These include Bad Peterstal, Bad Krozingen and the chic town of Baden-Baden, where there are regular concert series attracting large audiences. Many places of worship enthusiastically welcome choirs; Strasbourg (just over the French border) and Freiburg cathedrals accept our sacred choirs to sing Mass, while a number of churches enjoy our groups’ recitals.

Sample itinerary

(Orchestras)

If you are a different ensemble type, please ask us for a sample itinerary.

Day 1

Early morning departure for morning Channel crossing and late evening arrival in Strasbourg.

Day 2

Full day in Strasbourg, including a river cruise. Evening rehearsal at the accommodation centre.

Day 3

Further sightseeing in Strasbourg. Late morning departure for the Black Forest spa town of Bad Krozingen. Afternoon rehearsal followed by evening concert.

Day 4

Depart after breakfast for Heidelberg. Enjoy a guided visit of Heidelberg Castle. Afternoon rehearsal for evening concert in Heidelberg. Return to Strasbourg.

Day 5

Depart in morning for afternoon ferry and late arrival home.

Festival ideas

Choirs can take part in St Blasien’s annual Internationale Domkonzerte during July, which takes place in the awe-inspiring cathedral.

Extra activities and excursions

Browse a selection of our favourite activities and excursions.

Gutach
Triberg
Strasbourg

Open Air Museum.

Stunning waterfalls and typical Black Forest village.

Visit the cathedral, old town and take a canal trip.

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

The lovely Hotel Wacker is situated in the heart of the picturesque town of Lahr, in the northern part of the Black Forest. The hotel is family-owned and has 70 beds – all rooms have a private bathroom and all are of a good standard. Other facilities at the hotel include a function room, dining room and bar. You will certainly receive a warm welcome here and you will enjoy being able to walk out into the cobbled streets of this little town to enjoy the shops and lively cafes. Groups travelling to this area also stay in Strasbourg. Please call us for more details.

FAQs

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

The most pleasant times of year to come to Europe are May to September, therefore you may wish to consider this when planning your tour. Summer temperatures across Europe range from 18-35 degrees Celsius. European cities in winter can also offer many interesting cultural experiences that you may enjoy.

You should book your tour between 8-18 months in advance. This will give us time to find the best possible venues for your tour and you will have ample time for fundraising should you need to do so.

A: We work hard to generate excellent attendance at each concert, as we understand that an appreciative audience makes all the difference. We produce eye-catching posters and handbills, which are displayed and distributed in the environs of your concerts. We also advertise your concerts in online and hard copy local What’s On Guides as well as newspapers, by way of press releases. In addition, we invite local dignitaries, music societies and music students to your concerts. Last but not least, we provide you with posters for your concerts, which will be displayed in your coach and placed on your Club Europe poster board at your venue by your tour manager before each concert.