Oberammergau
Oberammergau is a small town in Bavaria, Germany, which is famous for its staging and production of the Passion Play.First performed in 1634, the local residents vowed to stage the 'Play of the suffering, death and resurrection os Jesus' every 10 years if God were to spare them from the effects of the bubonic plague.
In 2010, for the forty-first time, over 2,000 actors, stage technicians and musicians, all of whom are residents of the town, will bring the story of Jesus of Nazareth to the ears and eyes of the audience in a five-hour presentation on the impressive open-air stage. The play covers the period of Jesus entering Jerusalem and continues up to his death on the cross and his resurrection.
Joe Walsh Tours are delighted to offer a range of 7 nights escorted tours including a 2-night package in Oberammergau (except for the mini-breaks). The accommodation is based in Oberammergau, in the region of the Ammergau Alps and in the nearby villages.
We have included a great selection of excursions and tours in our packages so that you can be assured that your time will be well spent and enjoyed.
The Oberammergau part of the tour begins with an evening meal served on arrival. You will be given your admission ticket to the Passion Play, an informative programme book and an admission ticket to the Oberammergau Museum.
In the morning of the day of the performace you will have free time, which you can use to visit the Oberammergau Museum (admission ticket included), St. Peter & Paul Church and Pilatus House. A shuttle bus is provided from your accommodation to the town. Lunch will be served in Oberammergau before the play begins and an evening meal will be served during the interval between 17.00 hrs and 20.00 hrs. We depart Oberammergau the next day after breakfast.
Due to the popularity of the event and the 10-year cycle, demand is very high and we are now taking bookings for our departures from June
to October 2010.