Passionstheater Oberammergau

Theatre Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany
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What to expect

The Passionstheater Oberammergau is a world-famous venue for the Oberammergau Passion Play, a tradition that began over 380 years ago. The play depicts the life and death of Jesus of Nazareth and is performed every 10 years by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau. The theatre has a unique open-air stage and a roofed auditorium with over 4,500 seats, offering a great view of the performance from every seat. The play is a huge communal effort, involving over 2,000 people, including actors, musicians, and stage technicians, all of whom are residents of the village. The Passionstheater Oberammergau is a great place to visit with family and friends to experience this unique and historic event

Plan your family visit to the Passionstheater Oberammergau with these blog insights 👇

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Oberammergau: Sights and excursion destinations

Oberammergau: Sights and excursion destinations
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Festspielhaus, the Passionstheater. Guided tours are available to visit the auditorium and stage, even outside of the Passion Plays, after prior registration

Highlights: We enjoyed seeing the Passionstheater. The article says that "the exterior of the Oberammergau festival hall is not particularly eye-catching." ✨