The Ammergau Alpine Culture Blog

Oberammergau in winter

Festive diversity: Christmas markets and Christmas markets in the Ammergau Alps

  • Culture

The Ammergau Alps Nature Park, with its unique nature and picturesque villages, not only offers a wonderful stay in summer, but also enchants at Christmas time with…

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Florian Lang stands in the exhibition and proudly talks about the art of wood carving since 1775.
© Anja Lieberherr

Wood carving since 1775 - 250 years of "Georg Lang sel. Erben"

  • Culture

Oberammergau is considered one of the most important centers of religious woodcarving in Europe. As early as the 16th century, local craftsmen began to create artistic figures and…

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© Christian Penning

Gravel biking in the Ammergau Alps: A gravel paradise not far from Munich

  • Active summer
  • Summer
  • Culture

A holiday at home – that's exactly how the rainy Whitsun weekend felt to us. With our gravel bikes and an extra layer or two in our luggage, we took a short trip to...

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A kissing scene in the play Romeo and Juliet in the Passion Play.
© Sebastian Schulte

Big emotions in front of a big backdrop – Cultural Summer in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park

  • Culture

Two young lovers: Romeo and Juliet in Oberammergau

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The Oimara at the BK Open Air
© Simon Bauer Photography

Festival diversity in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park: Heimatsound Festival and BK Open Air in the Park 2025

  • Summer
  • Culture

The summer of 2025 in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park will be musically colorful and culturally diverse: Two outstanding festivals will take place this summer: the BK Open Air in Bad Kohlgrub and the…

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The Venus Grotto in Linderhof Castle
© Ammergau Alps with kind permission of the Bavarian Palace Administration

“A place of illusion” - In conversation with Martin Bosch: Since the start of the renovation work, the site manager in the Venus Grotto in Linderhof

  • Culture

Tip: If you are still completely unfamiliar with the Venus Grotto built by King Ludwig II, we recommend that you read this blog article, this little introduction

Renovation of the Venus Grotto in…

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E-bikers push their bikes through the Ettal monastery courtyard

Discover the Ammergau Alps by e-bike – culture, nature and adventure combined!

  • Active summer
  • Culture

Imagine riding an e-bike through the beautiful landscape of the Ammergau Alps, enjoying the fresh mountain air, and discovering beautiful places. Our guided RadKulTours offer you a…

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