ARRIVAL TIMES SATURDAY 14th AUGUST

 

Following feedback from 2026 course members, we plan to have a first sing through of the Brahms on Saturday between 5-7pm. Of course we understand it may not be possible for everyone to manage this but please take it into account when making your travel arrangements.

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ARRIVAL BY AIR

NB: You are responsible for booking your own flights.

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Flying to Munich

Lufthansa (https://www.lufthansa.com/gb/en/homepage) fly from most countries to Munich, as do other airlines. LH flights for our dates next year are currently quite reasonable and have attractive luggage allowances.

 

Coach from Munich Airport to Berwang

A coach will only run if it is financially viable and the cost is likely to be in excess of €100 return, or €50+  for a single journey. You will be informed as to the viability of the coach at the beginning of June 2027 and, if it is not to run, alternative travel arrangements to get to Berwang will be suggested.

 

If the coach runs, your flight must arrive in Munich by 12:00 noon on Saturday 14 August. On the return journey please book flights to depart from Munich after 14:00.

 

It is also possible to hire a car at Munich Airport.

 

Flying to Memmingen*

Ryanair (Ryanair) fly from London Stansted to Memmingen. These flights look attractive in price but remember that luggage costs extra.

 

From there you will need to get a bus to the airport to Memmingen town. Then take the train to Bichlbach-Berwang (you will need to change trains twice).

 

Train journeys, including the bus from the airport to the rail station, Bichlbach-Berwang may be booked through Deutsche Bahn (Deutsche Bahn).

 

NB. There is currently no return flight on a Sunday so you would need to return to the UK on Monday 23 August.

 

You will be collected from Bichlbach-Berwang station and transported to Berwang, a short journey up the hill; transport will also be arranged back to the station for the return journey to Memmingen.

 

It is also possible to hire a car at Memmingen Airport.

 

ARRIVAL BY TRAIN

Please  plan  your train journey to Bichlbach-Berwang station, if possible arriving by 16:00 on Saturday 14 August. In this case you will be collected from Bichlbach-Berwang station and transported to Berwang, a short journey up the hill; transport will also be arranged back to the station for the return journey. If you arrive while the first sing through is taking place (5-7pm) on Saturday you will have to arrange your own transport via bus or taxi.

 

Watch this space for a personal experience of making the entire journey from the UK to Bichlbach by train. Interrail offers can be quite attractive especially on Black Friday.

 

ARRIVAL BY CAR

We suggest aiming to arrive in Berwang no later than 16:15 on Saturday 14 August so that you have time to check in and find your way to the rehearsal room.

 

If you would like advice about travel routes and overnight accommodation en-route from the UK to Austria, please contact Jean on office@berwangmusic.com.

 

*Flying via Memmingen – A pleasant experience!

 

Apart from the fact that the Ryanair flights to Memmingen often leave at a very early hour of the day from Stansted, the journey to Berwang via Memmingen is easy.

 

The airport itself is small and getting through passport control, therefore, takes very little time. The bus to the train station leaves from right outside the exit of the airport and costs around €3. The train journey, which includes two changes - at Kempten and Pfronten-Steinach, takes a couple of hours and is stunningly beautiful. The ticket says exactly at which platform the train will arrive and from which platform the next train will leave - almost always these are adjoining platforms with around a 10-minute wait and a 10 metre walk!

 

One really important bit of advice: have written down Bichlbach-Berwang to show to the people selling you the ticket. They are often not aware of Bichlbach and have been known to issue tickets to Bickenbach - not where you want to go!

 

A satisfied customer (Berwang 2026)