Bad Ischl & Salzburg - Operetta Summer The Merry Widow & Mozart Concert
In the charming imperial town of Bad Ischl, where Franz Lehár wrote his timeless works, the light-hearted gaiety of operetta still hangs in the air today. For over fifty years, the town's traditional festival has staged operetta with quality and verve. Every year, the Lehár Festival Bad Ischl delights its guests with operetta performances by a variety of composers.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 19.07. - 23.07.2027 | Mo. - Fr. | from CHF 2'150.- |
Day 1: Switzerland – Bad Ischl
Journey by Car Rouge coach via Salzburg to Bad Ischl. After checking in, you will be welcomed for dinner.
Day 2: Excursion to Lake Wolfgangsee
Boat trip on Lake Wolfgangsee to St. Wolfgang. Visit the famous Pacher Altarpiece in the pilgrimage church, followed by coffee and cake. Alternatively, take the cog railway up the 1'783-metre Schafberg for magnificent panoramic views over the Salzkammergut. Price CHF 70.–.
Day 3: Salzburg & Mozart Concert
In the morning, you will visit the Lehár Villa. Franz Lehár bought the villa in 1912 and lived there almost every summer until his death in 1948. Many of his operettas were written here. The rooms have been left largely unchanged. In the afternoon, you will visit Mozart's city of Salzburg and enjoy dinner in a carefully selected restaurant. Afterwards, an atmospheric concert awaits you in the magnificent Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace, one of Salzburg's most beautiful concert halls, with works by Mozart, among others.
Day 4: Bad Ischl & Festival
In the morning, you will visit the Kaiservilla, and afterwards discover the loveliest spots of Bad Ischl on a tour aboard the Kaiserzug. In the afternoon, enjoy the operetta performance, followed by dinner.
Day 5: Bad Ischl - Switzerland
Return journey to Switzerland.
CarRouge
The Premium vehicles are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.
- 30 wide, luxurious Premium armchairs in a 2+1 seating layout
- Generous seat pitch of 90 cm
- Seat belts at every seat
- Height-adjustable footrest, adjustable backrests and armrests
- A unique sense of space thanks to an interior height of 2.10 metres
- Multichannel sound system at every seat, lane assist and adaptive cruise control
- Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe
INCLUDED
- Journey by Car Rouge coach, 2+1 seating
- Music tour manager from/to Switzerland
- Accommodation in a carefully selected 4* hotel
- 4 x room with breakfast buffet
- 4 x dinner
- 1 x Mozart concert in Salzburg
- Operetta ticket in the 1st category
- All admission fees, boat trip
- Car Rouge audio system
Hotels
You will stay at the 4* Royal in the picturesque town of Bad Ischl. The hotel is renowned for its excellent cuisine and its beautiful spa area.
About the operetta
With "The Merry Widow" Franz Lehár created a worldwide success that can still be found on programmes regularly to this day. Between the ambassador's ball and Maxim's, waltz-time bliss and fine irony, an operetta unfolds full of emotional artistry, elegance and timeless melodies.
All hearts lie at the feet of the wealthy widow Hannah Glawari, yet she has no intention of marrying again – but when lips fall silent, she lets herself be enchanted. Next summer, the Lehár Festival Bad Ischl brings this unique worldwide success to the stage. For the first time in Austria, the piece will be performed in the extended, fast-paced revue version after Erik Charell.
You have never experienced the touching story of the wealthy widow, the lost lover and Parisian joie de vivre quite like this – a triumphant piece, a sensual and opulent dance operetta that leaves nothing to be desired.
Source: www.leharfestival.at