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Oberammergau Passion Play 2022
Where is Oberammergau?
Oberammergau is a small town located approximately 60 miles from Munich. The town is beautiful, surrounded by majestic mountains and picturesque meadows. The village is known for woodcarving. There are dozens of woodcarver shops. The town is also famous for its Bavarian themes painted along side many of the homes and buildings.
History of the Passion Play
What made the town famous, was its performance of the Passion of Christ every decade. It is believed that the Passion Play has been held every 10 years since 1634. A play of life and death of Jesus Christ, promised in a moment of mortal threat, and so began the history of the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1633. During that time, of the Thirty Years War the Black Plague was sweeping through Europe. The villagers of Oberammergau vowed they would perform the ‘Play of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ every ten years if God spared them from the plague ravaging the region. They performed the Passion of Christ every 10 years from that moment on. The town was spared, and it is amazing that they have been honoring this pledge from generat
The Passion play in Oberammergau hold place every 10 years. This tradition has its origins in 1634. At that time, the people of Oberammergau made a vow to perform the suffering and death of Christ every 10 years if no one else would die of the plague. After the village was spared further deaths from the plague, the people of Oberammergau kept their promise and performed the passion play. This 10-year rhythm has been maintained to this day, only interrupted in years of war or pandemics. The next passion play will take place in 2030.
Preparations start five years before the launch of the performance so that everything and everyone is ready for the premiere
Election of the game master and the second game master. Allocation of stage design and costumes. Musical director and conductor is elected.
Renewal of vows and announcement of the performers. The roles for Jesus, Mary, Peter, Judas, Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas, as well as 120 speaking roles, are announced. Around 2.000 people from Oberammergau will take part in the passion play
Ash Wednesday:
“Hair and beard waiver” - according to old tradition, the actors possess to grow their hair and beard
Performance of the
Passion Play – Expert Advice (Things to know)
The Passion Play is something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. The hardest part is that it only happens during one year of every decade. The following tips and information will give you a better understanding about the history of the Passion Play and the details you’ll need so you can book your unforgettable experience.
When is the Passion Play?
The world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play is one of the most unique Bucket List experiences offered. Only performed every 10 years, this passion play (like all of the preceding ones) is not to be missed. Originally scheduled for 2020 and rescheduled due to the global pandemic, this once-every-decade experience will now take place during the year of 2022 between the months of May and October. There will be approximately 100 shows during that time period.
Where is Oberammergau?
Oberammergau, host to the world-famous Passion Play, is a small town located in the southern region of Bavaria. Nestled into majestic mountains and located about 60 miles from Munich, this magical town is considered one of the prettiest Bavarian Alp towns. Some
Dates and Payment
Oberammergau Passion Play 2-night package performance dates 2030 – Dates and Payment
Please advise of preferred date when making an enquiry
The 2030 season, will likely comprise of over 100 performances over 5 nights a week, runs from May to October. However, we have put together packages combining a stay in Munich and a 2-night stay in the Oberammergau area with category 1 or 2 tickets. We will publish our dates and payment deals closer to the date of travel.
Deposit and Payment Schedule
You will not be asked to make advance payments without being fully aware of the basis on which we will deal with them.
- At time of booking – £1000.00 per person 1st non-refundable stage deposit
- Approximately 18 weeks prior to tour departure – remaining balance payment
If you are looking to extend your stay and build a package around the Oberammergau Passion Play performance, additional deposits may be required closer to the time of travel for additional accommodation, travel, guides and other services, details of which will be communicated in due course.
Please note all deposits and stage payments are non–refundable.All deposits are estimated; pack
Oberammergau Passion Play 2030
Passion Play Oberammergu 2030 Register now!
You would like to visit the Passion Play 2030 in Oberammergau and are still looking for a suitable package? We will be happy to put you on our waiting list and inform you as soon as there are details.
Our house offers great packages including accommodation, meals and tickets to the Passion Play 2030, but we have limited capacity so we recommend you book early.
If you register with us now, we will put you on the waiting list and contact you as soon as we have an offer for you. Registration is non-binding and does not commit you to anything.
To register, simply send us an email at info@firmafux.de with your first and last name and email address. We look forward to making you a great offer and welcoming you to the Passion Play 2030!
Passion Play Oberammergau 2030: History, Tradition and Passion
The Oberammergau Passion Play is undoubtedly the world’s best-known passion play and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Site. These passion plays were first performed in 1634 as a redemption of a vow after surviving the plague. Since 1680 they have been performed every ten years in Oberammergau, usua