The charming hamlet of Oberammergau has long been a center of wood carving and is home to the Bavarian State Wood Carving School, attracting young apprentices from far and wide to learn this centuries-old art form. Intricate carvings of village life inside walnut shells are popular here and grace the shelves of many of the town’s gift shops. 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.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Passionsspiele, The Passion Play
Take a seat for a performance of Passionsspiele, The Passion Play.
Linderhof Palace
Discover the opulence and grandeur of Linderhof Palace, the former residence of Bavaria’s King Ludwig II
