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 Palacethe Ettal Monastery or a 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 It attracts many visitors time and again, who consider the famous Oberammergau Passion Play THE must-see attraction in Bavaria. Even in years when the Passion Play is not performed, there are many cultural highlights. Ammergau Alps cultural summer It delights theater and music lovers alike.

 

© Ammergauer Alpen GmbH

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.

© Municipality of Oberammergau

Oberammergau Passion Play

The Oberammergau Passion Play takes place every 10 years and depicts the last week in the life of Jesus in a unique way. 

© Ammergauer Alpen GmbH

Ammergau Alps Cultural Mile 

The interactive culture mile of the Ammergau Alps offers you a great opportunity to learn more about the Passion Play and the impressive Lüftl paintings in Oberammergau, the history of whetstone making in Unterammergau, or the moor in Bad Kohlgrub and Bad Bayersoien.

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.

Museums & Passion Theater

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.

© Ammergauer Alpen GmbH, Photo: Florian Wagner

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. 

Event highlights in the Ammergau Alps

Concerts, theatre and traditional events – our cultural tips for you. For an overview of all events in the region, click here:  

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