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The Kofel is a 1,342-metre (4,403 ft) mountain in the Bavarian Alps of Germany. With its distinctive white head it is the signature mountain of the town of Oberammergau, from which the summit is only about one km away.
There are 3 ways to get from Bolzano/Bozen to Kofel by bus, train or car. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Recommended option. Bus • 5h 45m. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station 040. $26 - $38. Cheapest option.
- Pilatushaus Museum. The Pilatushaus Museum is a museum in Oberammergau, Germany, that displays the town’s rich cultural heritage, including its famous Passion Play.
- Passionsspielehaus. A theater in Oberammergau, Germany that puts on a famous production of the Passion Play every 10 years. What to see or do: Attend the Passion Play performance, which tells the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and is performed by local residents of Oberammergau.
- Wank Mountain. Wank Mountain is a stunning peak in the Bavarian Alps located near the town of Oberammergau. What to see or do: Hike to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and villages.
- Ettal Abbey. Ettal Abbey is a Benedictine monastery located in the village of Ettal in Bavaria, Germany. What to see or do: Visit the impressive Baroque church and admire the ornate architecture and stunning interior decor.
Oberammergau is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany. The small town on the Ammer River is known for its woodcarvers and woodcarvings, for its NATO School, and around the world for its 380-year tradition of mounting Passion Plays.
Behind the Kofel's peak higher more distant hills foreshadow the mighty Alps. Nearby, on the further side of Oberammergau, is the even taller mountain of the Laber, which has a cable car to the viewing station at the top, and walking trails, and, in winter, extreme ski trails.
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The Kofel is the landmark of the Passion Play village of Oberammergau and can be seen from everywhere in the village. The steep rocky peak can be reached in a relatively short mountain hike on a surprisingly easy, pleasantly shady path.
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Oberammergau from Kofel. Oberammergau is in the German state of Bavaria. It is famous for its Passion Play staged every 10 years, and for the "Luftmalerei" (when they paint mural -type illustrations on their houses and buildings).
