Oberammergau Private Guided Walking Guided Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This small alpine village became famous for its representation of the Passion of Christ, its 18th-century frescoes painted on the town's houses, and centuries-old wood carving traditions. Situated in the Ammer valley, it is named after the river Ammer that crosses the village. Its roots are dated from the late Bronze Age, the village as we know it today started with a small monastery in the 9th century. Discover how this town became a fulcrum point in the wood carving art from the 14th century onwards. Walk the streets and get to know how the 30 Years War led to the return of the Black Plague, which in terms gave rise to the Passion of Christ play, worldly known as one of the best representations of the last days of Christ. Discover the several references to “Märchenhäuser”, the fairy tales that were gathered by the Brothers Grimm in Germany from old oral German folklore of the early 19th century. Oberammergau is surely a town to awe and wonder at both the sacred and the profane.
Inclusions
What's included
- Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
- Private guided Tour
- Local professional guide who will be with your group only
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
A style of fresco paintings and wood carving developed here influenced Germany and Europe
This is an inhabitants of the village can participate in the theater play
fresco paintings and wood carving developed here influenced Germany and Europe
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front of the tourist office, Eugen-Papst-Straße 9A, 82487 Oberammergau, Germany
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Global Guide Services
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Its from-price is 37% above the median of the 32 experiences we list in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 32.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is an Alpine resort in Bavaria below the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, with painted houses and gorges.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, two villages joined in 1935 ahead of the Winter Olympics of the following year, lies in a wide valley beneath the Wetterstein range. Houses in the old streets carry painted facades and wooden balconies, and the Olympic ski jump stages the New Year event of the Four Hills Tournament. The composer Richard Strauss lived here and died in the town in 1949.
Top-ranked sights in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Zugspitze, Ludwigstrasse.
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