Russell Hafter Holidays - Oberammergau

Telephone enquiries about this holiday: 01946 861652

Walking around Oberammergau 2012

Home to the world famous Passion Play

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 new bar, sauna and fitness area. Though there is no restaurant, there is a huge choice of excellent places to eat out close by.



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).

Tour Details: 6 nights Bed & Breakfast in a 3* hotel, in rooms with shower/WC.

Dates: Available throughout the year.
Tour Code: OAG

2012 Tour Price: By rail from London via Brussels/Cologne - £640
2012 Tour Price: By rail from Munich Airport - £382
2012 Tour Price: No travel included - £353
2012 Tour Price: Single Supplement - £176
2012 Tour Price: Extra Night (Double Room) - £ 45

Please check our travel page for information on other ways of travelling to your holiday.

Please contact us for prices when using one of these other routes, and also for single supplements, child discounts and so on.

Our telephone number is 01946 861652.

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