and
FJ Tours, LLC
in Conjunction with Collette
Present
the
OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY
POSTPONED TO 2022
Exploring the Alpine Countries with Oberammergau Passion Play
July 27 to August 8, 2022
13 Days • 19 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 7 Dinners
Hosted by Father John Gatzak
Per Person Rates*:
Double $6,999
Single $8,999
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany and Switzerland
Highlights: Vienna, Danube River Cruise, Salzburg, Mozart Dinner Concert, St. Peter’s Restaurant, Munich, Oberammergau Passion Play, Black Forest, Château de Chillon, Zermatt, Lucerne
Included in Price: Group Transportation to/from Airport, Round Trip Air from New York, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers
Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $500 per person
* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from NYC, and are valid until November 24, 2020.
IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)
Alpine Explorer & the Glacier Express Train with Oberammergau Passion Play
September 11-22, 2022
12 Days • 18 Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 6 Dinners
Hosted by Father John Gatzak
Per Person Rates*:
Double $6,849
Single $8,749
Countries Visited: Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany
Highlights: Lago Maggiore, Island Dinner, Zermatt, Glacier Express Train, St. Moritz, Innsbruck, Salzburg, St. Peter’s Restaurant, Mozart Dinner Concert, Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau Passion Play, Munich
Included in Price: Group Transportation to/from Airport, Round Trip Air from New York, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers
Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $500 per person
* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from NYC
IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)
Exploring the Alpine Countries with Oberammergau Passion Play
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The 42nd Passion Play was scheduled to be performed in Oberammergau from May 16th to October 4th, 2020. However, due to COVID-19, it's premier has been postponed to May 2022. There are several other itineraries being offered by our travel partner to choose from. Please contact us by completing the form below and we will help you get started planning this trip of a lifetime that only takes place once every 10 years.
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About the Passion Play
Brief History of the Oberammergau Passion Play
The first Passion Play took place in a meadow in 1634 with the parts played by local villagers. The deadly and contagious disease known as the Black Plague had broken out in Europe, but one town in the south of Germany escaped: Oberammergau.
The townspeople of Oberammergau made a vow that if they were spared, they would give a play about the “Passion of Christ” every ten years. The fact that they were saved, remains one of the most amazing mysteries in history. The tradition remains to this day, with all of the roles played by locals.
The last performances were held in 2010 to sold out crowds from all over the world. Now preparations are in full swing for 2022, due to the 2020 postponement caused by the COVID-19 pandemic!
The play is an 8 hour event performed into the evening: Part 1 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Part 2 from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with dinner served during the intermission. Like an opera, it is in German with English playbills.
The village of Oberammergau is a fantastic tourist destination every year. Besides the Passion Play, it has breath-taking alpine scenery, a clear, healthy climate, excellent food, comfortable accommodations, lovely paths for strolling, outdoor cafes, wine cellars, and cultural events such as concerts and opera performances.
Historical Performance Dates
1634 The 1st Passion Play was held in thanksgiving to God for sparing the village of Oberammergau, Germany from the Black Plaque.
1644 2nd performance
1654 3rd performance
1664 4th performance
1674 5th performance
1680 6th performance. In this year the Village of Oberammergau voted to change the performance date of the Passion Play to the 1st year of each decade (zero years).
1690 7th performance
1700 8th performance
1710 9th performance
1720 10th performance
1730 11th performance
1740 12th performance
1750 13th performance
1760 14th performance
1770 15th performance
1780 16th performance
1790 17th performance. Admission fees are charged for the 1st time.
1800 18th performance
1811 19th performance. As a result of a ban on all Passion plays by Maximilian von Montgelas, the Oberammergau Passion Play was not performed again until 1811.
1815 20th performance. A special performance year to give thanks to the end of the Napoleonic Wars.
1820 21st performance
1830 22nd performance
1840 23rd performance
1850 24th performance. Is the 1st organized by a democratically-elected “Passion Play Committee" and the 1st published in both English and French.
1860 25th performance
1870 26th performance. 1st time package tours for the Passion Play are offered.
1880 27th performance
1890 28th performance. Seating is partially covered by a roof and the play is performed theatre-style with realistic historical sets and costumes.
1900 29th performance
1910 30th performance
1922 31st performance. Performance was postponed for 2 years following Word War I.
1930 32nd performance. A new stage was built and seating capacity expanded to 5,200.
1934 33rd performance. Special performance year in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the first Passion Play performance in 1634.
1950 34th performance. Previous performance was cancelled due to World War II.
1960 35th performance
1970 36th performance
1980 37th performance
1984 38th performance. Jubilee performance year in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the first Passion Play performance in 1634.
1990 39th performance
2000 40th performance. 520,000 spectators attended.
2010 41st performance. Over 500,000 people witnessed the 2010 performance, including our group of 88!
2022 42nd performance. The 2020 performance was postponed for 2 years due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Will you be a spectator?