Russell Hafter Holidays - Oberammergau

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Oberammergau
Owing to the Passion Play, this holiday is not available in 2010
		Oberammergau is the heart of the Ammergau Alps, the most popular area in Germany for alpine and pre-alpine walking. Known worldwide for its famous passion play, this is still a traditional small Bavarian town with much local character. Woodcarving has been a folk art in the area for centuries and the highly characteristic wall paintings or Lüftlmalerei that adorn many buildings are also part of a nearly 300 years old tradition. Within easy reach of Oberammergau are both the magnificent abbey of Ettal and Linderhof, the only Royal Castle that King Ludwig II actually used. A holiday here allows you to combine safe walking in the alps, using the cable car and chair lifts, with highly attractive low level walking through areas known for their rare plants and wildlife.

The Hotel Turmwirt The Hotel Turmwirt, run by the Glas family, is a comfortable family run 3* hotel in the heart of town, with a typical Bavarian restaurant, serving also a number of good vegetarian dishes.

Some suggested walks for this holiday Walk 1. Take the cable car to the summit of the Laber, walk round the Ettaler Manndl and then down to the valley (about 5 miles). Walk 2. Follow the Altherrenweg path above the valley, but below the forest to Unterammergau. Return via the river valley and a nature reserve (about 7 miles).

Walk 3. Take the bus to Linderhof, then walk back, first through forest and then through classic pre-alpine meadows (about 7 miles). Walk 4. Take the chair lift to the Kolbensattel, then walk up the Pürschling. Return via Unterammergau (about 8 miles).

Oberammergau