Culture in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park

Cultural vacation in Bavaria

Discover the cultural treasures of the Ammergau Alps Nature Park

Nestled in the beautiful Bavarian Alps, you will find numerous top-class cultural monuments and events in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park.

These are among the historical treasures Linderhof Palace, Ettal Monastery or the Lüftl paintings. They all tell of the eventful past of the region and the culture of Bavaria. Art is very important in the Ammergau Alps as well as throughout Bavaria. That's tempting too Passion theater in Oberammergau always attracts many visitors who consider the famous Oberammergau Passion Play to be THE must-see attraction in Bavaria. Even in the years when there are no Passion Plays, there are many cultural highlight events. The Ammergauer Apen cultural summer delights theater and music lovers alike.

Concerts & events

Guided tours, hikes, concerts and many other varied events in the region are bundled in our event calendar.

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points of interest & sights

Churches, monasteries, museums, art centers and other sights in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park bear witness to the history of the region.

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King Ludwig & his castles

King Ludwig II is known far beyond the borders of his homeland. The fairytale king attracts numerous people to his castle every year. The small Linderhof Castle is located in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park and Neuschwanstein Castle is not far away in Schwangau.

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Customs & Tradition

Oberammergau is known for carving and passion plays. But traditions, customs and events with a long history can also be found in the other places in the nature park.

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Museums & Art Centers

The numerous interesting museums in the Ammergau Alps are educational and endearing. There is a lot to discover here about the culture of Bavaria and especially that of the Ammergau Alps. From the history of the Passion Play to the typical wood carvings of the region.

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