Oberammergau enjoys a stunning setting in a scenic alpine valley in southern Bavaria. The quaint village is best known for its once-per-decade production of The Passion Play, which depicts the trial, suffering and death of Christ. The charming hamlet has long been a center of woodcarving, and frescoes of fairy-tale or religious scenes and architectural trompe-l’oeil—realistic paintings on building facades that appear three-dimensional—are also found throughout the town. Your Danube River cruise unveils Europe’s rich and dramatic history. Glittering cultural capitals, lush vineyards, magnificent monasteries and endless scenic splendor line the river’s banks and complement your time in Oberammergau.