Concert at the summit of the Hohe Salve

Charity concert by the Brass Band of Söll

News | 11 July 2026

Around 800 guests from near and far gathered on the Hohe Salve on 10 July 2026 for the charity concert, Music Above the Clouds. At an altitude of 1,829 metres, the summit provided a spectacular setting for an unforgettable evening of music, in glorious summer weather. All proceeds from the event will support the Söll Family Fund, ‘Schritt für Schritt’ and the Sölllandl Social Welfare Organisation. The donations will be handed over in August.

Organised by mountain railway "Bergbahnen Söll", the concert brought together outstanding brass band music and the unique Alpine scenery of the Hohe Salve. As the sun set behind the surrounding mountains, the panoramic views created a memorable backdrop for the evening.

The Söll Brass Band, conducted by Bandmaster Michael Mayr, performed a varied programme that appealed to a wide range of musical tastes. Presenter Helmut Oberer guided the audience through the evening with warmth, humour, and style.

A lively outdoor event featuring a brass band. Three men in traditional Alpine attire are on stage, engaging with the audience against a backdrop of musicians and instruments.

A large audience is seated on wooden benches, watching an outdoor concert on a mountain. The sun is setting behind scenic mountains in the background.

A large crowd of musicians in traditional attire perform on a wooden stage at sunset. The background features mountains and stage lights are visible above them.

A scenic sunset view with silhouettes of people near a cable car, standing on a mountain. The sky is painted with warm hues as the sun sets behind the mountains.

A Mystical Performance and a Spectacular Finale

A large crowd gathered at a mountaintop concert, enjoying the performance with a scenic backdrop of mountains and colorful smoke rising into the sky.

One of the evening's standout moments came halfway through the concert. The Hexenwasser Witches performed a mystical interpretation of the piece Hagazussa, using sound, smoke and shimmering soap bubbles. The performance blended seamlessly with the mountain landscape, and captivated the audience.

The finale offered another unforgettable moment. As the final notes echoed across the summit, the sun slowly disappeared behind the mountains, bathing the landscape in vibrant evening colours. At the same time, the new “Sternstunden” gondola lift to the Hohe Salve was showcased in a unique atmosphere. The new Sky Labyrinth, together with the illuminated Salve Sun, created another striking highlight as daylight faded.

Guests also enjoyed a selection of food and refreshments provided by the hut "Gipfelalm Hohe Salve
", rounding off a special evening on the summit.

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An impressive € 30,300 was raised at the charity event. All proceeds will support the Söll Family Fund, the 'Schritt für Schritt' initiative, and the Sölllandl Social Care Association, helping people in the local community. The official cheque presentation took place on 5 August 2026 at the Söll valley station. Each of the three organisations received €10,100 to support their valuable work.