Holidays in Oberammergau

Passion Play, wood carvings and other passions: The small holiday community Oberammergau is world-known. Oberammergau owes its reputation not only to the impressing Passion Plays ...

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Passion Play, wood carvings and other passions: The small holiday community Oberammergau is world-known. Oberammergau owes its reputation not only to the impressing Passion Plays performed in a ten year rhythm since 1634 in the imposing theatre with 4.800 seats. The beautiful art of wood carving, inherited from generation to generation since the middle ages, also contributed to Oberammergau`s popularity. But there is even more to attract visitors from all over the world: the marvellous fairy tale castles of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein, the fantastic countryside and more than 100 kilometres of hiking, X-country and cycle tracks! The river Ammer winding its way through unique nature reserves and moors with a rare flora and fauna. Oberammergau is a treat for the eyes of friends of art and cul-ture. “Lüftlmalerei” i.e. wall paintings can be discovered on many facades on a walk through town. These old opulent pictures, painted in the so-called fresco technique, date back to the 18th century. Oberammergau offers an excellent combination of nature, culture, sports and fun. Holidays in this picturesque area with its attractive prices are very interesting - especially for families!

Population: 5100

Location / Getting there: By road: From Munich: Via the A 95 Munich - Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Oberau, then the B 23 Ettal – Oberammergau. By Train: From Munich: Hourly with the regional railway, Mittenwald or Innsbruck line, to Murnau, where there is a connection with the regional train to Oberammergau. The village centre is about five minutes walk from the station.

Places of Interest:
Passion Play Theater (guided tours of the stage, costumes and the auditorium), Pilates house („Vivid Workshop“; various craftsmen; classic example of wall painting; exhibitions by local artists), Oberammergau Museum (carving works - mainly nativity sets, dolls -, wax embossing works, verre églomisé), Parish Church (rococo gem by J. Schmuzer;delights with its delicate forms and colors), Hansel and Gretel House (wall paintings depicting the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale), Crucifixion Group (powerful marble sculpture of 1875, gift of Ludwig II.), Castle Linderhof (Ludwig II.‘s favourite Palace with magnificient park), Ettal Monastery (magnificent baroque monastery church), Kolben Chair Lift (skiing and hiking area, hut with terrace), Laber Cableway (skiing and hiking area, restaurant with terrace), WellenBerg - Leisure and Fun Pool (unique and exciting swimming pool with indoor and outdoor areas, sauna and wave pool).

Suggested Excursions:
Half-day trips
* King Ludwig: Oberammergau – Linderhof - Reutte - Füssen (Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein) - Oberammergau (102km)
* Ammer Mountains: Oberammergau - Reutte - Lermoos – Garmisch - Oberammergau (99km)
* Wetterstein Mountains: Oberammergau - Garmisch - Lermoos – Telfs - Leutasch – Mittenwald (Violin Museum) - Oberammergau (123km)
* Baroque & Rococo: Oberammergau - Benediktbeuern – Rottenbuch - Steingaden – Wies Church – Oberammergau (110km)
* Lake Trip: Oberammergau - Krün (Barmsee) -Walchensee (power station) - Kochel am See (Franz Marc Museum) – Murnau (Schloß-Museum) - Oberammergau (99 km)
* Regional Culture: Oberammergau - Murnau (Palace Museum) - Benediktbeuern (Centre for Environment & Culture) - Glentleiten - Oberammergau (96km)

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Ammergauer Alpen GmbH
Eugen-Papst Str. 9a
82487 Oberammergau

Tel. +49 (0)8822 / 922 74-0
Fax +49 (0)8822 / 922 74-5

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