Experience a true pilgrimage with a trip to Oberammergau for the once-a-decade Passion Play, a famous play depicting the story of the Passion of the Christ performed by over 2000 villagers as actors, singers, instrumentalists and technicians – a true spectacle that is both global in scale, but portrayed with true community spirit. 

The Oberammergau passion play was first performed in 1634 and every decade it is performed in years ending with a zero, as well as in 1934 which was the 300th anniversary, and in 1984 which was the 350th anniversary. The passion play was due to be performed in 2020 but with the global pandemic, it has been postponed to 2024. 

Discover the true spirit of Oberammergau 

• The play was originally performed as a vow to God that if He protected the villagers from the effects of the bubonic plague sweeping the region, they would perform the passion play every 10 years. 

• The village of Oberammergau is a small German community town that is famous for its long tradition of woodcarving. 
• It’s also the homeplace of traditional frescos depicting Bavarian themes, fairy tales and religious themes. 

Experience the 2024 Oberammergau passion play live in Germany: book your passion play tickets and travel package now.