Oberammergau Travel Guide

What makes Oberammergau such an incomparable centre of art, culture and tradition are its people, who have always successfully complemented their solid native roots with a sophisticated and urbane hospitality – reflected in the ornate façade paintings, flourishing crafts and inviting cafés and restaurant.The village´s cultural and spiritual legacy was shaped by the Passion of Christ. Since 1634, Oberammergauers have kept their vow to stage a Passion Play every ten years, the next occasion being in 2010. On the last occasion, some 2,200 of the approximately 5,300 inhabitants of Oberammergau were involved on or behind stage, including 550 children.During the interim years, high-calibre international ensembles present plays and concerts. Visit us and experience the magic of Oberammergau´s creative flair.

Parkhotel Sonnenhof gives you best price-quality. Nice spacy rooms, friendly people and hotel sauna, turkish bath and swimming pool.

There are some great hiking tours on the mountain rims around Oberammergau. Be careful in wintertime, though.