Oberammergau 2010
The quaint village of Oberammergau in the southern tip of Germany is world famous for its spectacular Passion Play, performed by the locals just once a decade and Globus has secured top seats at this exclusive event for 2010.
In 1634 the Black Death decimated Europe’s population. Oberammergau remained untouched until a homesick villager returned one night, unknowingly bringing with him the dreaded plague. Almost 100 villagers died as a result.
Frightened survivors vowed that if God saved them from the plague, once every 10 years they would re-enact the agony and crucifixion of Christ. From then on there were no further deaths from the plague and the villagers have fulfilled their pledge ever since.
The play portrays the Passion of Christ from the entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection. Performances are held in the afternoon and evenings with an included dinner break in between. The play usually consists of more than 2,000 actors, singers, musicians, and technicians with rehearsals starting at least a year before the event.
The Passion Play Theatre has an open air stage framed by magnificent alpine scenery. The covered auditorium has almost 5,000 seats.
Not all Tour Operators have hotel space in the lovely town of Oberammergau. Globus offers convenient accommodations in the town centre which include rooms with private bath or shower. Please note that there are no single rooms, and guests travelling alone are required to share in Oberammergau.
All Globus guests enjoy first-class seats. Globus invites you to experience this legendary event on one of the special holidays being offered in 2010.
Tour itineraries which will include the Oberammergau Passion Play
in 2010 are:
- Grand Catholic Italy PLUS Oberammergau 2010
- The European Reformation PLUS Oberammergau 2010
- The Catholic Germany and Alps PLUS Oberammergau 2010
Globus non-religious tours that include Oberammergau are:
- Scenic Delights & Oberammergau - 12 Days Amsterdam to London
- Heart of Europe & Oberammergau - 10 Days London to London
- Imperial Splendors & Oberammergau - 12 Days Munich to Munich
- Munich, Salzburg, Vienna & Oberammergau - 10 Days Munich to Munich
- The best of Austria & Switzerland & Oberammergau - 15 Days Vienna to Zurich
- German Highlights & Oberammergau - 10 Days Frankfurt to Frankfurt
- Alpine Countries & Oberammergau - 15 Days Frankfurt to Frankfurt
- Grand Catholic Italy & Oberammergau - 13 Days Rome to Munich
(Please note: The itineraries shown for the 2008 tours will be adapted to include Oberammergau and the Passion Play, pricing and changes to be advised)
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