A storybook town, under the watchful eye of the Alps.
Frescos: When people say that Oberammergau is picturesque, they mean it literally. Frescos are painted on buildings all across the town. The technique became popular back in the eighth century. At first, the frescos were used to add architectural detail to home columns, balconies and grand entranceways, but the themes gradually became more religious. Take a tour and pick out which ones are your favorites!
Passion Play: Every 10 years, the citizens of Oberammergau stage a passion play that is unmatched by any other in the world. In 1634, the town vowed that if God spared them from the effects of the Bubonic plague ravaging the region, they would perform a play every 10 years depicting the life and death of Jesus. The tradition has continued ever since. The next takes place in 2010, and tickets go on sale in 2008.
