One of the pearls of Bavaria is the Oberammergau ski resort , which has wonderful alpine views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Here you can not only enjoy all the joys of winter sports, but also explore the many cultural attractions that this small but very picturesque town is so rich in. Oberammergau is good at any time of the year, because it is an alpine resort and the air here is healing. This place is designed for a quiet family vacation, and lovers of a more active lifestyle will also have something to do here.

Oberammergau gained world fame as early as 1633, when the townspeople “revived” the pages of the Bible with the production of “The Passion of the Christ”. This performance was organized after a terrible epidemic of the plague, from which prayer and the procession of the cross helped to get rid of it. The inhabitants of the city, in gratitude for this miracle, promised to organize performances every 10 years, at which they undertook to glorify Christ’s sufferings. This tradition, starting from the 17th century, continues to this day. Now only local theater troupes participate in productions, and their duration is about 5 hours. Tourists from all over the world come here to see this colorful show, so tickets must be bought a couple of years in advance.

Now Oberammergau is the center of cultural and sports life. Here, after conquering the mountain slopes, you can simply walk along the beautiful streets, because this area is known as the “city of craftsmen”. In this town, almost all the facades of the houses are decorated with colorful drawings that you can admire for hours. Therefore, the stunning beauty of the alpine slopes, the rich cultural life, various tracks for skiers and snowboarders make this resort one of the favorite places for both tourists and residents of Germany.

How to get there

The nearest airport to Oberammergau is in Munich, from where you can get there either by car or by train, for which you can buy a ticket from a machine right at the airport. The train to the resort departs from the central railway station with a transfer at Murnau or Oberau. Travel time will be 1.5-2 hours.

Ski tracks and lifts

The Oberammergau ski region consists of two skiing areas – Laber and Kolben, but despite this there are not many pistes here and they are all equipped with night lighting and snow cannons. The slopes here are mainly suitable for children and beginners, but there are slopes for experienced skiers and snowboarders. These routes are steeper and start at the peaks, but they do not reach the really difficult ones. But for fans of cross-country skiing, there is enough space here – more than 100 kilometers of flat routes passing through the picturesque valley. Oberammergau snowboarders also have a good snow park at their disposal, which will be comfortable for both beginners and professionals.

Due to the fact that the resort does not have a strong branching of routes, there are only nine lifts: one chair lift and eight rope lifts. This is enough for a small resort, so vacationers will not encounter queues and hustle and bustle here.

Scheme of slopes

Ski schools and equipment rental

There are several ski schools at the resort, whose instructors will teach everyone to ski, regardless of skill level and age. There are also separate groups for children, where they will be taught all the basic skills in a playful way.

Several sports shops are also available for vacationers, where you can rent all the necessary equipment. In addition, in some hotels it is possible to rent or leave the necessary equipment.

Hotels and cottages

Oberammergau is a very quiet and peaceful resort. Hotels, apartments and cottages of various classes are at the service of vacationers. A pleasant feature of recreation in Oberammergau is that the prices here are not very high, despite the proximity to Munich.

One of the best hotels in the resort is the five-star Hotel Maximilian, located in the center of Oberammergau, 700 meters from the Passion Theater. Here, vacationers can enjoy designer rooms, a fashionable restaurant and a spa center equipped with a massage room, sauna, and steam bath. Another place worth noting is Hotel Alte Post, located in an old building built in 1612. At the disposal of hotel guests: storage rooms for ski equipment and luggage, as well as a car rental point.

Hotel Maximilian

Hotel Alte Pos

Gaestehaus Richter

Pension Zwink

For budget accommodation, you should pay attention to the family hotel Gaestehaus Richter and Pension Zwink, decorated in a traditional Alpine style. In these hotels, the cost of one person’s stay will be about €40.

Romantik Hotel Böld 4 star hotel

This 4-star country hotel is located next to the Ammer River, just 300 meters from the center of Oberammergau . It offers free Wi-Fi, a modern spa and a restaurant serving fresh, innovative cuisine.

Hotel Romantik Böld is located at the foot of the Kofel mountain. The non-smoking rooms with soundproofed windows are decorated in an Alpine style. Some rooms have a balcony. All rooms offer a picturesque view of the Ammergau Alps.

A freshly prepared breakfast buffet is served every morning in the Romantik Böld’s elegant restaurant.

The hotel has an equipped area with various saunas and a steam room. Guests can use bicycles free of charge.

The area around Romantik Böld is popular for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and tennis. Oberammergau Train Station is 1 km away, and golf courses and swimming pools are a 15-minute drive away.

Dedlerhaus 3 star hotel

This family-run guest house with free Wi-Fi is located in the center of Oberammergau, next to the town church and several ski slopes. It offers Alpine-style rooms and a sun terrace on the roof. Such benefits as a transfer to Oberammergau train station can be ordered.

Modern rooms with elegant wooden decoration are at guests’ disposal. A modern bathroom, CD player and satellite TV are included in each room at the Dedlerhaus, and some rooms also have a terrace.

A varied breakfast buffet is served in the morning in the country-style dining room. You can order a glass of German beer or wine on the terrace.

Guests can go hiking, cycling or skiing in the Bavarian Alps.

The journey by car to the Austrian border and the city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 20 minutes. Guests can use free private parking.

Ferienhaus Alpinissimo 5 star hotel

These apartments are located in a quiet and picturesque residential area of ​​Oberammergau. It offers free Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, a balcony and terrace, and an outdoor pool with panoramic views of the Ammergau Alps.

The design of Ferienhaus Alpinissimo apartments combines modern and alpine styles. The apartments are furnished with high-quality wooden furniture. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, DVD player and washing machine. The bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a heated towel rail.

Guests can prepare their own meals in the kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, as well as make use of tea/coffee making facilities. In addition, for convenience, a vending machine for drinks is installed on the territory of the apartments, and free rolls are delivered to the apartments in the morning.

On the territory of the building there is a large blooming garden, which is ideal for sunbathing in good weather. Amenities also include a sauna. All guests receive a free Königscard, which entitles you to free use of more than 180 benefits for visiting attractions and using services in the region, including entrance tickets to museums, cable car rides, swimming pools and entertainment facilities.

These apartments are only a 5-minute walk from NATO School and the Wellenberg Leisure Centre. Oberammergau Train Station is 2 km away. The A95 motorway is 10 km from the apartments, which connects this town with other highways throughout Bavaria.

Ferienwohnung Barbara

Ferienwohnung Barbara is a self-catering accommodation located in Oberammergau , 300 meters from the Laber Bergbahn and 2.6 km from the Kolbe-Zesselbahn. Free WiFi access is available.

It features a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The windows offer a view of the mountains.

Guests of Ferienwohnung Barbara apartments have a terrace and free parking.

Memmingen Airport is 77 km away.

Restaurants and cafes

The resort has many different restaurants and cafes, where hospitable hosts will serve you delicious dishes of local cuisine and pour you a mug of real German beer. The most popular institution in Oberammergau is Ammergauer Maxbrau, located in the Hotel Maximilian. The best national dishes are prepared here, especially the famous ručka, which will appeal even to a true gourmet. The menu will also delight you with a variety of famous Bavarian beers. Vacationers should also visit the atmospheric place – Theater Cafe, the walls of which are painted with ancient frescoes. Here you can try the best German desserts at very low prices.

Ammergauer Maxbrau

Theater Cafe

Another interesting place is the Italian restaurant La Montanara, located in an old building. Its owners are an Italian couple who are happy to welcome new guests. Here they prepare the best pizza and pasta in the resort. Lunch in this restaurant will cost only 10-15 €.

Sights and entertainment

Oberammergau is rich in cultural entertainment and attractions, but lovers of loud parties will be bored here, as there are no night discos and clubs in the resort. Despite this, there are many interesting places that are worth visiting:

• The Leberbergbahn cable car, which takes everyone to a height of 1,683 meters above sea level. A stunning panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and lakes opens from here
• Aquapark Wellenberg, where there are several open and closed pools, various slides, a beach volleyball court and saunas. It is very easy to find – it is located at the foot of Mount Laber, a 10-minute walk from the historic center
• Church of St. Peter and Paul, built in 1741. Inside you can see frescoes that are incredible in their beauty
• Theater of the Passion of Christ, where biblical stories have been enacted for many years. Every ten years for four centuries, the residents of the city put on a stunning musical performance on the theme of the Passion of Christ. To see this incredible phenomenon, you need to book tickets years in advance
• The marble crucifixion of Christ, installed on the Osterbihl hill in 1875. It was made in honor of the famous presentation of the Passion of Christ, which was attended by King Louis II himself
• Building facades are one of the main assets of the city. All of them are painted with various biblical and fairy-tale scenes, as well as decorated with carved shutters, stylized cuckoo clocks, birdhouses and other unique details. It is worth paying attention to the following houses: Pilate, Forestry, Judas, Judge, Doctor, Dedler House, Kölble House and the old post office building

Water park Wellenberg

Church of St. Peter and Paul

Theater of the Passion of Christ

Marble crucifixion of Christ

There are also many ancient castles near the resort, which are definitely worth a visit.