Oberammergau painted houses
Oberammergau, Germany
Façades covered in fairy-tale frescoes in the village of the Passion Play. Linderhof Palace is 12 km away.
Oberammergau lies at 837 m in the Ammergau Alps and is famous for its Lüftlmalerei: painted façades showing scenes from the Bible, fairy tales and Bavarian motifs. A well-known example is the Pilatushaus at Ludwig-Thoma-Strasse 10, which is linked with the painter Franz Seraph Zwinck (1748–1792). The term Lüftlmalerei is said to go back to him, though its origin is uncertain. The village is also famous for its Passion Play, staged every ten years; the next is in 2030.
The village is small and easy to explore on foot. By car, take the A 95 to the Ettal exit and then the B 23; by train from Munich, change at Murnau, and Oberammergau is the end of the line. Linderhof Palace, Ludwig II's Rococo palace, lies about 10 km west of Ettal in the Graswang valley.
- Nearest town
- Oberammergau, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.5973, 11.0664
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and August–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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FAQs
Where is Oberammergau painted houses?
Oberammergau painted houses is in Oberammergau, Germany, at GPS 47.5973, 11.0664. It is about 4 km from Ettal.
Can you camp near Oberammergau painted houses?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Reisemobilhafen Oberammergau, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 44 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Oberammergau painted houses?
Oberammergau painted houses is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: German Alpine Road.
What is there to see near Oberammergau painted houses?
Places worth a stop nearby: Linderhof Palace (8 km), Partnach Gorge (15 km), Wieskirche (16 km) and Eibsee (17 km).
When is the best time to visit Oberammergau painted houses?
The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)