During the Thirty Year War the Black Plague killed nearly one third of the European population. In 1633 the fearful wood-carving villagers of Oberammergau made an oath with God, that if they were spared they would be faithful to tell the story of the Passion of Jesus "until the end of the ages."
In 1634 the first performance season of this legendary Oberammergau Passion Play began. Once each decade the villagers perform the story in a drama of music, tableaus and acting.
The last performances of the Passion Play were in 2000. It is likely that in 2010 all performances will be sold out.
May 15 (Saturday) - The FIRST performance
Oct. 3 (Sunday) - The LAST performance
Weekly performance days are:SUN, TUE, THU, - 2 night package (best value)
FRI - 1 night package & SAT (for locals)
No performances: Monday & Wednesday
The village has announced 15 categories that range from hotels, romantic-style hotels, inns, guest houses, private homes spread throughout the region of Oberammergau. There are 5 categories of seats for performances. For a 2-night package the costs may differ almost $700.
IGM's opinion is that the best per diem values are for the 2-night Oberammergau Package with performance seats in the middle of the open-air theater, and 5 meals.
First Confirmations: not until early 2008.First Vouchers: not until about February 2010.
The "Package" includes lodging, meals, and performance tickets.
All performances are: 2:30-5:00 PM & 8:00-10:30 PM, with a 3 hour dinner break.
This is the fifth Oberammergau Passion Play handled by the staff members of IGM TOURS. Based on our past operations we expect all space will be processed within the same reasonable procedures of past performances.
Jodi Riche will be managing her fifth consecutive season of Oberammergau arrangements.
INCLUDES: hotels, Inns, guest houses, or private homes
BEST VALUE: 2 nights, 5 meals, theater tickets
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