2010 Oberammergau Passion Play

The background

The quaint village of Oberammergau is renowned Worldwide for its spectacular Passion Play, which is performed by locals once every 10 years.

In 1633 the Black Death swept through Europe decimating its population. However, Oberammergau remained untouched until a homesick villager returned one night, unknowingly carrying the disease. As a result, more than 80 villagers lost their lives.

Frightened survivors vowed that if God protected them from the plague, they would perform a Passion Play once every 10 years in memory of the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. Since 1633, the inhabitants of Oberammergau have kept their promise and this long standing tradition which dates back over 370 years continues to play an integral part of village life.

About the Play

The Play portrays the Passion of Christ, commemorating his journey into Jerusalem, his death and resurrection. It takes place on a vast open-air stage, which is framed by spectacular alpine scenery and is performed exclusively by amateur actors, singers and musicians who have all lived in the village for over 20 years.

In 2010 the performances will be held in the afternoon and will continue through to the evening with an included dinner break in between.

Our provisional programme

We invite you to experience this legendary event on one of our special holidays that are scheduled to include the Passion Play in 2010:

European Jewels & Oberammergau - 11 days
Amsterdam, Rhineland, Munich, Oberammergau, Venice, Florence, Lucerne, Paris

Six Countries, Venice, Paris & Oberammergau - 8 days
Brussels, Frankfurt, Innsbruck, Oberammergau, Lucerne, Dole, Paris

Grand Tour of Austria & Oberammergau - 10 days
Munich, Oberammergau, Salzburg, Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Munich

Lakes & Mountains of Switzerland & Oberammergau - 11 days
Zurich, St Moritz, Lugano, Tasch, Lucerne, Zurich, Oberammergau, Munich

Highlights of Germany & Oberammergau - 12 days
Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, Leipzig, Nuremberg, Oberammergau, Munich

Classic Central & Eastern Europe & Oberammergau - 11 days
Munich, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Salzburg, Oberammergau, Munich

Alpine Adventure, Glacier Express & Oberammergau - 13 days
Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne, Geneva, Zermatt, Lugano, Venice, Salzburg, Oberammergau, Munich

Cities of Eastern Europe & Oberammergau - 16 days
Frankfurt, Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Munich, Oberammergau, Munich

Bohemian Rhapsody & Oberammergau - 16 days
Munich, Oberammergau, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Salzbzurg Munich

Register your interest at the bottom of this page

As in previous years, we anticipate demand for these holidays to be very high. Therefore we kindly request that you register your interest as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment.
Once the Oberammergau authorities have confirmed our ticket allocation (this is expected to be around Summer 2008) we will then be able to secure your holiday booking.

Please note:

Not all Tour Operators have hotel space in the Oberammergau area - the accommodation that we offer will be conveniently located. As there are no single rooms available, guests travelling alone are required to share in Oberammergau.

Tours and pricing are not guaranteed until Oberammergau tickets are confirmed in Summer 2008 and are subject to change. Additional restrictions may apply.

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