History of Oberammergau's Passion Play:This quaint little village in the south of Germany has devoted itself to performing the Passion Play once every decade since the year 1634. In the middle of the Thirty Years War, after months of suffering and death from the plague, the Oberammergauers swore an oath that they would perform the "Play of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ" every ten years. At Pentecost 1634, they fulfilled their pledge for the first time on a stage they put up in the cemetery above the fresh graves of the plague victims.
The play depicts the story of Christ's Passion, beginning with the entry into Jerusalem and ending with the resurrection and transfiguration. Each performance starts at 2:30 pm and ends approximately 10:30 pm. The dinner break lasts about three hours. The performance is performed in German but printed English translations are available. It is a moving and spectacular performance despite the language difference. In the year 2010, the Community of Oberammergau will for the 41st time be performing the play they have preserved throughout the centuries.
Specific pricing and itineraries will be released in the Spring of 2008, but with limited tickets, it is important to act fast! Kewl Tours has partnered with Collette Vacations to extend you an exclusive offer to ensure you have a seat on this exciting tour.
To Guarantee Your Seat: You must make a $200.00 fully refundable deposit.
Price, Date, Itinerary - TBA Spring 2008
- If you are not pleased with the released information, your $200.00 deposit is fully refundable.
2nd Deposit: $300.00 Due 90 days after release of information.
3rd Deposit: $1000.00 Due 1 year prior to date of travel.
Final Payment: Due 120 days prior to departure.
