![]() The villagers of Oberammergau vowed they would perform the ‘Play of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ every ten years if God spared them from the plague ravaging the region. During that time, of the Thirty Years War the Black Plague was sweeping through Europe. A play of life and death of Jesus Christ, promised in a moment of mortal threat, and so began the history of the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1633. It is believed that the Passion Play has been held every 10 years since 1634. What made the town famous, was its performance of the Passion of Christ every decade. The town is also famous for its Bavarian themes painted along side many of the homes and buildings. The town is beautiful, surrounded by majestic mountains and picturesque meadows. Oberammergau is a small town located approximately 60 miles from Munich. ![]() ![]() In 2020 the Passion Play had to be postponed for two years due to the corona-pandemic. The passion play oberammergau 2022 premiere is now scheduled for May 14, 2022. The 42nd Oberammergau Passion Play was postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic. ![]() Special Note: Passion Play Oberammergau 2022
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