Oberammergau
Germany · BavariaDE
Municipality in Bavaria, Germany
Oberammergau is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany. The small town on the Ammer River is known for its woodcarvers and woodcarvings, for its NATO School, and around the world for its tradition of mounting decennial Passion Plays since 1633.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,335
- Coordinates
- 47.598, 11.067
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 837 m
Overview of Oberammergau
Set in Bavaria, Germany, Oberammergau is a village. Records put its population near 5,335. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Oberammergau is strongest on sports, nature and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 837 metres.
Things to do in Oberammergau
Sports in Oberammergau
(5)Oberammergau records Horse Trails, Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Oberammergau is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Oberammergau
(2)Oberammergau's nature entries include Desert and Mountains. Everything listed here comes from what Oberammergau is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Oberammergau
(1)For adventure, expect Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Oberammergau.
Culture in Oberammergau
(1)Culture in Oberammergau covers Religious Sites. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Oberammergau's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Oberammergau
(1)Nightlife in Oberammergau covers Festival. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Oberammergau.
Water Sports in Oberammergau
(1)Our data lists Water Skiing as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Oberammergau.
Wellness in Oberammergau
(1)On the wellness side, Oberammergau offers Hammam. All of it is drawn from Oberammergau's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Oberammergau
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Small places like Oberammergau are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Bavaria. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Oberammergau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Oberammergau known for?
- Oberammergau, in Bavaria, Germany, is best known for sports, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 5,335 residents.
- What can you do in Oberammergau?
- Recorded activities in Oberammergau include Horse Trails, Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Oberammergau?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Oberammergau located?
- Oberammergau is located in Bavaria, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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