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Travel Guide Germany Bavaria Zugspitze Region District Garmisch-Partenkrichen Oberammergau
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Oberammergau

Welcome to Oberammergau, a charming destination in the heart of Bavaria. This Travel Guide provides you with all the necessary information for an unforgettable trip to Oberammergau.
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Activities in Oberammergau


Oberammergau with Kofel and Pürschling in late autumn
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Bike Riding · Allgäu
Bodensee Königssee cycle route with a difference - from Lindau via Sonthofen, Unterjoch and Vilstal to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Lenggries, Wildbad-Kreuth and via Ramsau to Berchtesgaden
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 563 km
Duration 46:24 h
Ascent 5,504 m
Descent 5,246 m

Route from Lake Constance to Königssee in eight stages as a mix of the classic cycle route, the tour suggestion from Thorsten Broenner's DAV ...

from Dirk Basting,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking route · Ammergauer Alpen
Wanderung von der Kolbensattelhütte zum Pürschling
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 275 m
Descent 276 m

Tauche in die faszinierende Wanderung in der Ammergauer Bergwelt rund um den Kolbensattel ein.

from Naturpark Ranger,   Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Hiking route · Ammergauer Alpen
Rundwanderung Kolbensattelhütte
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.5 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 175 m
Descent 175 m

Tauche ein in diese fesselnde Wanderung und lasse dich von der Schönheit der Umgebung und den atemberaubenden Aussichten verzaubern!

from Naturpark Ranger,   Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Hiking route · Ammergau Alps
Kofel from Oberammergau
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 500 m
Descent 500 m

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 ...

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Mountain Biking · Ammergau Alps
Friederspitz (2049 m) from Oberammergau as a bike & hike tour
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36.3 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 1,330 m
Descent 1,420 m

Bike & hike tour from Oberammergau to the Friederspitz with descent into the Loisach Valley

from Michael Reimer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking route · Ammergau Alps
Großer Aufacker (1542 m) von Oberammergau
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 12.7 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 705 m
Descent 705 m

Einfache Bergwanderung von Oberammergau auf den Großen Aufacker und weiter nach Unterammergau

from Michael Reimer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Zugspitze Region
Aufstieg zum Schoberwaldkreuz (1393m) | Ein abgelegenes Plätzchen der Stille
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 550 m
Descent 550 m

Ein wohl als Geheimtipp für Einheimische zu bezeichnender Gipfel. Auch ist dieser nicht ausgeschrieben oder beschildert. Eher unscheinbar, ...

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Geographically, Oberammergau is located at the foot of the Ammergau Alps and is surrounded by picturesque forests. It is known for its traditional woodcarvings and the world-famous Passion Play, which only takes place every ten years.

The tourist attractions in Oberammergau are numerous. Visit the Pilatushaus Museum, where you can learn more about the history of the village, or stroll through the narrow streets of the village and admire the magnificent facades of the houses with their artistic Lüftlmalereien.

One cultural highlight in Oberammergau is undoubtedly the Passion Plays. These have been performed since the 17th century and attract thousands of visitors from all over the world every time. The next performance will take place in 2030 - an experience not to be missed!

Culinary delights also abound in Oberammergau: try the local beer, for example, or enjoy hearty Bavarian specialities such as pork knuckle or Kaiserschmarrn.

There is also plenty to do for outdoor enthusiasts: Hiking, cycling or skiing - depending on the season, there is always something different on offer here! In summer, we recommend hikes through the Ammergau Alps or a bike tour along the picturesque Forggensee lake. In winter, you can take your turns on the surrounding ski slopes.

And what do you do in Oberammergau when it rains? Visit the Wellenberg leisure pool with its various saunas and pools, for example, or take a trip to nearby Garmisch-Partenkirchen and visit the Richard Strauss Museum.

Where is the most beautiful place in Oberammergau? That's hard to say - every place has its own charm! But we recommend that you stop by the Passion Play stage on your walk through the village: Many famous actors have played here!

Summarising: Oberammergau is definitely worth a visit! Whether cultural highlights, culinary delights or outdoor activities - everyone gets their money's worth here. We hope that this travel guide will help you make your stay in Oberammergau unforgettable!

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    Oberammergau: Wank - Estergebirge - Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Ammergebirge - Alpspitze - Berghütte Schachenhaus 1866m - Wetterstein - Zugspitze - Dreitorspitze - Nordkette - Karwendelgebirge - Munich - Augsburg
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    Oberammergau › South: Passionstheater
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    Oberammergau: Laber Bergbahn Süd
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Kofel from Oberammergau by Daniela
May 19, 2024 · Community
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Über die Reindlkante aufs Laberköpfl (1411 m) by Wolfram
May 15, 2024 · alpenvereinaktiv.com
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Aufstieg zum Kofel (1342m) | Der Rundweg über den Kofelsteig und Kolbensattel by Thomas
April 23, 2024 · Community
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Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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