Sights

Things to See in Oberammergau

Culture, façades and local history

Discover the top sights in Oberammergau, including Lüftlmalerei, the Passion Play Theatre, parish church, Pilatushaus and more local highlights.

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Things to See in Oberammergau

Painted façades, Passion Play tradition and a village centre best explored on foot.

Planning your visit

Use time, weather and location to shape the day. Combining a small number of nearby places usually makes for a better visit than rushing through a long checklist.

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Planning your visit

Use time, weather and location to shape the day. Combining a small number of nearby places usually makes for a better visit than rushing through a long checklist.

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Weather
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Route
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Food
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On site

Key Oberammergau sights with addresses

Lüftlmalerei · Kunsthandwerk

Pilatushaus

A key place for Oberammergau's Lüftlmalerei tradition. Franz Seraph Zwinck created the façade paintings in 1784.

Address:
Ludwig-Thoma-Str. 10
82487 Oberammergau

Museum · Holzschnitzerei

Oberammergau Museum

Collections covering woodcarving, local history, religious art and Oberammergau's cultural development.

Address:
Dorfstr. 8
82487 Oberammergau

Tel. +49 8822 94136

Kirche · Rokoko

St. Peter und Paul

The Catholic parish church is an 18th-century Rococo landmark closely connected with the history of the Passion Play vow.

Address:
Ettalerstr. 30
82487 Oberammergau

Passionsspiele · Theater

Passionstheater

The famous home of the Oberammergau Passion Play can also be visited through tours and events outside Passion Play years.

Address:
Theaterstr. 16 a
82487 Oberammergau

Tel. +49 8822 9458833

Aussicht · Bergbahn

Laber-Bergbahn

The nostalgic cable car climbs to 1,684 metres with broad views over the Alpine foothills and Ammergau Alps.

Address:
Ludwig-Lang-Str. 59
82487 Oberammergau

Tel. +49 8822 4770

Familie · Erlebnis

Kolbensattel & Alpine Coaster

Family destination at Kolben with chairlift, hiking trails and Alpine Coaster.

Valley station:
Kreislainenweg 1
82487 Oberammergau

Tel. +49 8822 4760