Orchestra Tours to the Rhineland, Germany | Concert Tours from Rayburn Tours

The Rhineland has an array of venues perfect for orchestras with any style repertoire. There are plenty of bandstands situated amidst the stunning scenery and on the banks of the River Rhine, but the Rhineland also offers visiting groups some fantastic indoor venues with a difference.

Our favourite venue:
Bad Ems Kurhaus

Situated next to the River Lahn, this venue was once used as a spa and is typical of those that now scatter the Rhineland. Now used to host a variety of events, the impressive marble hall is suitable for orchestras whilst the newly constructed bandstand, situated within the delightful gardens, is perfect for orchestras with a lighter repertoire that are looking for a unique venue.

Bad Neuenahr

The unique revolving stage in the delightful spa town of Bad Neuenahr allows you to perform either inside or out making it the perfect all weather venue. In the summer months, it is perfectly located for bands or orchestras with a lighter repertoire to take to the stage and entertain the passers by, stopping many of them in their tracks. Rotate the stage by 180 degrees and you have a magnificent indoor venue!

Florinskirche, Koblenz

The Florinskirche is one of our favourite venues in the Rhineland. It plays host to a series of concerts from Spring to Autumn and its fantastic acoustics are well suited to instrumental performances.

Christmas Markets

Why not travel in December for a taste of the area’s famous Christmas markets? Organisers are always keen for bands to add to the atmosphere with a few carols!

Rhine River Cruise

An ideal way to take in the sights of the region; marvel at the many castles perched high on the rocky crags, including Castle Rheinfels, and admire the famous Loreley Rock.

Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Museum, Rüdesheim

The old fairground and circus mechanical instruments in this fascinating museum were rescued by Siegfried and range from a room-sized funfair organ to a small music box the size of a sugar cube, on which perches a tiny bird which sings when operated. Decide who in your group should demonstrate their pianist skills by playing Beethoven on the grand piano…without even touching the keys!

Rüdesheim

An important wine town in the region and beautiful riverside resort. See the vast collection of old mechanical musical instruments in Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet.

Wine Tasting

You can’t visit this area without tasting some of the delicious local wine. We can arrange tastings for your group at one of the vineyards or in the surroundings of a local castle or cellar.

Boppard

A bustling Rhine town with shops and sights to keep everyone entertained! One of the town’s most popular attractions is the chairlift which offers panoramic views of the area. If you’re not so adventurous, you can take in the sights from the town’s mini-train.

Marksburg Castle

The historic Marksburg Castle overlooks the town of Braubach and the River Rhine. The Castle houses a fascinating museum explaining its history and the extensive preservation undertaken to keep this vast monument in such fine condition. Visiting groups can take a guided tour and see the torture chamber held within.

All of our tours are bespoke, therefore the itinerary below is simply an example; the duration, concert venues, leisure excursions and accommodation centre used will be selected to match the requirements of your group. Please contact us to discuss your bespoke itinerary.

Day 1

The group departed the UK by coach and arrived in Cologne in the afternoon.

Day 2

They spent the morning climbing the spire at Cologne Cathederal with some free time afterwards for sightseeing and shopping. Returning to the hotel for lunch, the group departed for the All Saints Church in Cologne for a rehearsal prior to their first performance.

Day 3

The morning was spent at Marksburg on a visit to the castle before departing for Kamp Bornhofen for a cruise along the river Rhine. Arriving at Boppard bandstand, the group began their concert under the ‘infamous’ hazelnut tree before enjoying a meal at a local restaurant.

Day 4

After breakfast the group departed for Bonn to explore the town and visit Beethoven’s Birth House. In the afternoon they performed their final concert at Andernach Marktplatz before a celebratory cabaret night.

Day 5

The group departed back to the UK.

Hotel Scholz

The 3-star Hotel Scholz offers a very warm welcome to all its guests. This friendly, family-run hotel, situated in the administrative district of Koblenz, offers 67 comfortably furnished en suite bedrooms, together with conference and meeting facilities. Guests can enjoy the extensive buffet-style breakfast and evening meals in the restaurant, which features local and regional specialities on its menu.