Oberammergau Passion Play

The plague raged in many parts of Europe and did not spare Oberammergau. In 1633 the Oberammergau villagers promised to perform the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every tenth year, if no one else died of the plague. The villagers were answered by God and therefore in 1634 the first Passion Play took place. The promise has been kept to this day.

 

In 2022, postponed from 2020, the 42nd Passion Play will take place in Oberammergau. This is a once in a lifetime, ‘bucket list’ opportunity to see a cast of over 2,000 local people perform a play like no other over a five hour period.

 

At a glance:

• Lake Titisee cruise

• Triberg

• Mainau Island

• Lake Constance

• Category 1 ticket to Passion Play 2022

• Pre-performance lunch in Oberammergau

• Home pick up

 

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Please note: The deposit and cancellation terms differ from those outlined in our Terms & Conditions. Please see the details below.

 

Deposit

Initial deposit: £150pp

Further £90 by 15th February 2021

Further £425 by 1st December 2021

Balance due: 25th April 2022

 

Terms of Cancellations

Amount of cancellation charge as a % of total package cost:

139-240 days - 25%

91-140 days - 30%

90 days - 50%

Up to 90 days - 90%

0-89 days - 100%

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Four nights’ accommodation will be in the Black Forest, Germany at the 4 star Waldeck Spa Resort with dinner, bed and breakfast.

 

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Oberammergau Passion Play

 

In 2022 the villagers of Oberammergau will once again be performing their world famous Passion Play. In 1633 when the Black Death was ravaging all of Europe, the picturesque village of Oberammergau remained unaffected, until a homesick villager returned and unknowingly brought the infection with him. As nearly 100 of their neighbours died, the remaining villagers vowed to God that they would re-enact the Crucifixion of Christ every ten years if they were spared from extinction and from that moment on, there were no more casualties.

 

The villagers have kept to their pledge and once again you will be able to watch the Passion Play performed on an open-air stage set amidst some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in Europe. Performances are due to run from approx 2.30pm to 10.30pm with a 3 hour dinner interval during the evening. The entire area is devoted to the spirit of the Play.

 

Where is Oberammergau?

 

Oberammergau is a town located approximately 60 miles from Munich. The town is beautiful, surrounded by majestic mountains and picturesque meadows. The village is known for woodcarving and there are dozens of woodcarver shops. The town is also famous for its Bavarian themes painted along side many of the homes and buildings.

 

Interesting facts about the Oberammergau Passion Play

 

• To be in the play, you must be a resident of Oberammergau.

• Over 2,000 citizens are involved including acting, singing, musicians and technical support.

• There are 124 speaking roles, a 65-member orchestra, 48 person chorus and hundreds of people involved in the back end including stagehands, seamstresses, firemen, auditorium attendants and more.

• Men grow out their hair and beards to make the look authentic to the time. Costumes are hand-made.

• The play is held May through late September or early October. During these months, the play is performed 5 days per week in an open-air theatre which seats about 4,700 people. The performance begins at 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is then a dinner break, and the play resumes from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• The play is performed in German, but it doesn't seem to stop people from all over the world, including those that are not of religious backgrounds that are intrigued by the way the town comes together to perform this play. It is anticipated over 750,000 will attend in 2020.

• The Passion Play theatre is open, and the background of the mountains makes it an unforgettable scene.