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The tradition of the world famous Oberammergau Passion Play began with a vow taken during the Thirty Years’ War. At the time of the Swedish Invasion the devastating Black Death had reached Bavaria and claimed the lives of more than 80 people in Oberammergau. In 1633, in the hope of gaining God’s help, the village councillors vowed to ...
The Passion Play Theatre has a long tradition, but it wasn’t always the venue of the Passion Play. The first performance of the “play of the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ” was performed in 1634 at the cemetery next to the parish church – on the fresh graves of the plague victims and on nothing more than a simple wooden construction.
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Home - Passion 2022. Nearly 400 years ago the history of the Passion Play began. The plague raged in many parts of Europe and did not spare Oberammergau either. In 1633 the Oberammergau villagers promised to perform the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every tenth year, in so far as no one was to die of the plague anymore.
At Whitsun in 1634, they fulfilled their promise for the first time. By the middle of the 18th century, spectators from all over Germany came to Oberammergau attracted by the great power and atmosphere of the play. 2022 will see the 42nd instalment of the play that the citizens of Oberammergau have maintained through the centuries with unique continuity.
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How is the name Oberammergau known? This picturesque town is situated less than 100 km south-west of Munich and is nestled away in the Upper Bavarian resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A hiking trail offering a stunning panoramic view of the Alps connects this mountain gem with the world-famous Linderhof Palace, commissioned by the Swan King, Ludwig...
Every year, the village's 5000 inhabitants take their solemn and traditional vows during this performance: In 1633, as the Thirty Years' War raged on and the people of Oberammergau were suffering from the loss of 80 lives as a result of the Black Death, the people swore an oath that they would perform the Passion of Christ every 10 years if they wo...
Only those who were either born in the village or have lived there for at least 20 years can be permitted to take on one of the many roles. Each of the 22 main roles is performed by two different people – it would simply be too much for an individual to cover the whole marathon performance from May to October. Spectators should also be sure to allo...
The 42nd Oberammergau Passion Play takes place from 14 May until 2 October 2022.
Top ways to experience Passionstheater and nearby attractions. Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Tour from Munich. 1,399. Historical Tours. from. $78.81. per adult. Oberammergau Private Guided Walking Guided Tour. 1.
