The quaint village of Oberammergau is world famous for its spectacular Passion Play, performed by the locals just once every decade. The play portrays the Passion of Christ - from the entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection. The play usually consists of more than 2000 actors, singers, musicians, and technicians.
Oberammergau is a humble village wrapped year-round in the atmosphere of the Passion Play and is certainly worth visiting at any time. The town has a pervasive peacefulness untouched by the twentyfirst century. Guidepost Tours will present you a list of tours that will include the Passion Play in 2020. Tickets are always at a premium for this once in 10 year event so reserve your place early. Contact Guidepost Christian Tours today! We have contacts with tour operators around the world and will have packages available for almost every performance between May and October, 2020.
Prepare to journey to Oberammergau in 2020
The season will start with a first performance on 15 May 2020 and end with the final performance on 4 October 2020. There will be 5 performances per week, with Monday and Wednesday set aside as rest days. In the past, performances have been combined in an ‘Arrangement’ to include: a 2 night stay in the Ammergau Alps in a choice of accommodation categories, meals, a reserved seat to your selected Passion Play performance, a meal during the interval plus entrance to the Oberammergau museum.
Discover Milan, delightful Orta San Giulio, gorgeous Lake Garda and dine in an authentic Italian Osteria. Relax in romantic Verona and Innsbruck, visit Ludwig’s fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, the glorious ‘Church in the Meadows’ and experience not one but two extraordinary Passion Plays – Oberammergau and La Passione in Sordevolo! (Alb)
This opportunity comes only every 10 years. Book early for 2010. Guidepost Christian Heritage Tours have a huge range of Oberammergau tours available with tour operators around the world - many not available elsewhere in Australia so book early. Contact Bob at Guidepost Tours today on 1300 733323.
Amble down Innsbruck’s cobblestoned streets, visit the beautiful 800 year old town of Hall, explore Ludwig’s fairytale castle, take in the spectacular Tyrol mountain views, visit ancient Füssen, the glorious Church in the Meadows and experience the extraordinary Oberammergau Passion Play! Contact Guidepost Tours (Alb)
Stay in beautiful, baroque Salzburg, visit lakeside Hallstatt and St Wolfgang in the undulating ‘Sound of Music’ hills and see Innsbruck’s Golden Roof. Drive over the Fern Pass into Bavaria, visit Ludwig’s fairytale castle, the glorious Church in the Meadows, ancient Füssen, stunning Garmisch and experience the extraordinary Oberammergau Passion Play! (Alb)
May to October 2020 - Journey through charming Bavarian villages aboard the scenic Zugspitze Railway including a cable-car ride to the peak of Germany's highest mountain. Enjoy Gold seating at The Oberammergau Passion Play, one of most iconic passion plays in the world, performed once every decade since the 17th century. Contact Guidepost Tours for more information and reservations. (TVM-GRJ)
Behold spectacular Alpine vistas and enjoy a performance of the famed Oberammergau Passion Play on this journey through Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. In Zermatt, climb aboard the Glacier Express for an unforgettable train ride through the Alpine scenery of majestic mountains. The birthplace of Mozart and Mirabell Gardens are featured during your leisurely tour of Salzburg. In Germany’s Bavarian capital of Munich, see the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel and the Olympic Park. Your final destination Oberammergau, a quaint village nestled in the Bavarian Alps, is where you’ll witness a performance of the world-renowned Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to fulfill their vow to perform a play every ten years in honor of Christ’s life if they were spared from the Black Plague. Departures May to October 2020. Seats limited on this tour. Contact Guidepost Tours (Coll)
Experience the grand cities of Europe’s Alpine region and be part of history in the making when you enjoy a performance of the legendary Passion Play in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau. Marvel at the architectural beauty and rich history of Vienna on a city tour. Embark on a cruise along the Danube River through the historic Wachau Valley, visit the Benedictine Abbey in Melk. You’ll view the picturesque pinnacles and turrets of Neuschwanstein Castle, and then overnight in Bavaria’s mysterious Black Forest. In Switzerland, highlights include a visit to the Chateau de Chillon on lovely Lake Geneva and a walking tour in Lucerne. Contact Guidepost Tours to reserve your place on this tour. (Coll)
Discover the German spirit in this land of romance, fairy tales and radiance. Come to know the allure of some of its most iconic cities – Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. Spend a night in enchanting Hamelin located on the Fairy Tale Road and embark on a guided tour with a Pied Piper. Immerse yourself in a fairy tale at Rapunzel’s castle and visit the Brothers Grimm Museum. Stay two nights in charming Rothenberg on the Romantic Road and delight in a “Night Watchman” tour. Admire Neuschwanstein Castle before concluding your tour in Oberammergau with a memorable and moving performance of the Passion Play. Limited departures may to October 2020. Contact Guidepost Tours to reserve your place. (Coll)
Great sightseeing, traditional entertainment and fabulous cultural elements define an amazing tour of the Imperial cities of Central Europe. A city tour of Budapest features the Matthias Church, where many kings have had their coronations. Travel back in time with a visit to a 14th-century castle, where knights with colourful costumes and authentic weaponry recreate the days of chivalry. In the grand city of Vienna, the baroque marvels of Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty, are revealed. See Prague’s Hradcany Castle and its famous Golden Lane. Your tour concludes with a memorable and moving performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play. Contact Guidepost Tours for more Oberammergau information and tours. (Coll)
this budget-minded, faith-based vacation offers the opportunity to discover genuine alpine pilgrimage sites in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Traveling through spectacular alpine scenery, you’ll appreciate the gift of nature and life and reflect on the greatness of Creation, while visiting such inspirational sites as the baroque Benedictine Abbey of Einsiedeln—one of Switzerland’s most important pilgrimage resting sites on the Way of St. James. See the marble, black Madonna gracing the baroque monastery and chapel with the opportunity to join in Divine Office Vespers and the Salve Regina. Visit the Bavarian town of Oberammergau—site of the famed Passion Play, performed once-a-decade since 1634 and returning in 2020. Stay overnight in Altötting, a spiritual focal point of Bavaria for more than 1250 years. In Austria, visit the 17th-century Salzburg Cathedral, the magnificent Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and Vienna’s stunning Cathedral of St. Stephen. Contact Guidepost Tours for reservations. (Cos-5375Ober)
Discover first hand the roots of the Protestant church as you travel through Germany, exploring the cities, towns and significant sites where Martin Luther, lived and preached. You will also have the privelege of witnessing the Passion of Christ performed by the local villagers of Oberammergau. Contact Guidepost Christian Heritage Tours (GlobRel)
13 wonderful days exploring your faith. Travel to Rome and Vatican City through Monte St Angelo, Assisi, Florence, Venice and the Swiss Alps You will complete your pilgrimage by attending the wonderful Passion Play performed in Oberammergau. Contact Guidepost Tours for faith based travel.. (GlobRel)
In Oberammergau enjoy the once-in-a-decade Passion Play performance. The play is from 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm and includes a 3-hour intermission for dinner. The play portrays the Passion of Christ—from his entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection. The play usually consists of 2,000 actors, singers, musicians, and technicians—all of which are residents of Oberammergau. Contact Guidepost Christian Tours to secure your place.(GlobRel)
Obtaining tickets to the Passion Play in Oberammergau can be extremely difficult if you are not travelling as part of an organised tour. Guidepost Christian Tours have access to tickets allowing you to attend the play, secure accommodation and briefly enjoy the beauty and hospitality of Bavaria in Southern Germany. These short stay packages allow to plan your broader European Holiday without missing out on this once in a decade Christian spectacular. (HOL)
Guidepost offer packages with tickets to Oberammergau Passion Play performances between 15 May to 3 October 2010. Two night/three day packages include performances on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday whilst one night/two day. packages are for the performance on Fridays. Details of package inclusions are shown here or contact our office for bookings. Guidepost Christian Heritage Tours have packages in all categories however book early to ensure your preferred date. (WWTktg)
*** SALE *** Experience the Oberammergau Passion Play in the best seats in the house - Category 1A tickets.This special offer is available until sold out. Package is only $1699 from Guidepost Tours. SAVE hundreds of dollars on similar packages so CONTACT our office now! STRICTLY LIMITED AVAILABILITY as at February 2010 for selected dates only from May to October. SOLD OUT(Alb)
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