I attended the Passion Play in early September of 2022 and flew to Germany from the East Coast of…read moreAmerica specifically for this play. And it was TOTALLY worth it. Here's my story: I was listening to an interview on a radio station at the height of the pandemic in 2020 when I happened to hear about a very unique play that only happens ONCE every decade in a remote village in Germany... And that is how my family ended up in the village of Oberammergau in 2022. The Oberammergau Passion Play is a very special play that began in 1633, when the black plague was raging in Europe. People sought refuge in prayer and vowed: If the dying stops, every 10 years we will stage the passion of Jesus Christ. And in fact, no one died of the plague from that day on, and the play was indeed staged every ten years henceforth. There are two rules to for a person to act in the Passion Play: 1. They must be BORN in Oberammergau or 2. They must have lived in Oberammergau for TWENTY years. This means every single child, adult, other actor, and choir member (a total of 1500 participants) on stage for the play is a RESIDENT of the village. And last rule 3. no child that wants to participate can be denied from participation. No one was allowed to take pics or videos during the show itself, but take my word for it when I say it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime form of mindblowing art that everyone should experience! From the costumes to the stage setup to the acting and the music, the Passion Play is a memorable, thoughtful and moving form of theater that any person - religious or not - would enjoy. Mark your calendars, the next play will take place 8 years from now in 2030

For a Christian event, the people running this are the cruelest Christians I've ever encountered…read more Inconsistent security. Extreme Danger to attending. Watched disabled attendy be very cruelly treated by security over the use of a cane, a wheelchair bound man dropped and not helped into his chair. Our families 2nd attendance to the passion play, traveling from California. Very disappointed with the current Omberammergau community. We won't be back. I gave this 2 star because of the children in the play. Don't waste money traveling here.

So, if you not familiar with this, the village puts on the story of the passion every ten years…read moresince the 1500s when their village was spared any deaths from the plague. It is held in an outdoor theater that seats several thousand people. The performances start in May and run through October and almost everyone who lives there is involved in some capacity. The 2010 version had a time change which meant that the performance started in the afternoon, there is a dinner break, and then the completion. Total running time is approximately 6 hours. Well, with the time change, those of us who did not speak or understand German, were no longer able to follow along in the textbook provided. Preparations are underway for the 2020 performance. Seating is part of your hotel fee. There are limited local hotels, which have the best seats, and the rest of the people are bused in from surrounding towns and villages. What I'm saying is: book now or definitely firm up your plans. It really is worth attending, at least once in your life.

Linderhof is the smallest of the three fairytale castles and palaces that King Ludwig II of Bavaria…read morebuilt. It was the only one that was completed....and he had plans in place to build a fourth one. The opulent palace was built in the Rococo style. It was built to be a mini Versailles. The French influence is seen throughout the palace. The location was chosen due to King Ludwig's familiarity as his Royal Family owned a small hunting "lodge" on the property. Ludwig moved modest home to build one if his fairytale masterpieces. Like the other two properties, no expense was spared. The palace is filled with gilded mirrors, chandeliers, walls and staircases. Tapestries and painting cover every surface from the ceilings to the walls to the floor. There are modern amenities in every room. Hot running water, flushable toilets and even a table that could be raised or lowered for private dining. His Venus cave is a nod to his love of mythology. The gardens are stunning. The fountain runs on mountain water. Due to the current summer drought, it has been placed on a schedule. So what happened to King Ludwig? No one actually knows. His love of building elaborate palaces and castles led him to bankruptcy. As he ran out of personal funds, he asked family members and friends for financial assistance. After a while, they stopped loaning him money, so as king he asked the Bavarian government to fund his projects. They said no twice. When he threatened to replace them, he was declared insane by psychiatrists who didn't actually interview him. He was committed and then within 24 hours, he and his psychiatrist were found floating in a shallow end of a lake. Coincidence??? So how was his debt paid back?? Six weeks after his death, the government took over his properties and charged admission for those who visited. A beautiful palace with a tragic mystery.

So compared to King Ludwigs bigger castle Neuschwanstein Castle Linderhop pales in comparrison…read more It is still worth visiting: Gorgeous grounds, The very unique Grotto ( think Playboy mansion grotto from the 1800 hundreds). The castle itself is ornate but small compared to Neuschwanstein Castle.

I purchased a coo coo clock from this shop last September (2024) and paid to have it shipped to my…read morehouse, it never came. I've tried contacting them and have left dozens of voicemail messages and gotten no response. They are scamming people.

I purchased a clock from them while in Germany. It came and will not work. I have emailed them…read moreseveral times but I get no reply. I am very frustrated cause I spent $669 for this clock. NOT HAPPY!!!!!! I purchased a 3712 on my receipt, which is a kooko clock with the guy chopping wood. It would not play music at all and upon my inspection the little spring was off. Now, it will play but at 20 minutes past the hour it will play and play and play and the weight goes to the floor. Then it plays 1 song at the 1/2 hour and one on the hour. I would like this fixed. You can reach me at rexpenny1953@yahoo.com

I wanted to spend my euros in your gambling house. Yes, I could spend them on the bottom floor…read moreplaying machines, but jeans are not allowed on the second floor, where the the fun is had on the tables. One of these days, European casinos will catch up with Las Vegas casinos and ditch the dress code. We're Americans, not James Bond. Yokels wearing flip-flops have money to blow, too. How do you think we ended up in Bavaria in the first place? We have dined in some great European restaurants without wearing suits, so why do the casinos treat use differently? Furthermore, why are machine players allowed to wear whatever they want, while table players are held to the highest of standards? You know, Mark Zuckerberg wears a hooded sweatshirt to work. I bet you let him in your little casino...

From the owner: BÜHNE.BAR.RESTAURANT.CASINO Erlebnis Spielbank!…read moreZu Füßen des beeindruckenden Massivs der Zugspitze liegt Ihre Spielbank Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Wer einen gelungenen Tag in vornehmer Atmosphäre ausklingen lassen möchte, ist bei Fortuna an der richtigen Adresse. Im Großen Spiel erwarten Sie die Klassiker des Glücksspiels: Roulette, Poker, Black Jack und DICE52. Im Parterre der Spielbank eröffnen modernste Spielautomaten Aussichten auf bare Wunder. Die Gastronomie im Haus versteht es, den Feinschmeckern wahre Gaumenfreuden zu bereiten. Damit wird der Aufenthalt in der Spielbank nicht nur zum Spielerlebnis, sondern auch zu einem kulinarischen Highlight. Kunst und Klang runden den Aufenthalt in unserem Haus ab. Kommen Sie auf einen Abend voller Spaß & Spannung vorbei!

Lovely spot & delicious food. Cash only so come prepared for that. Large menu. They were able to…read moreaccommodate my celiac mother. Sandwich was huge - delicious & filling! Staff speaks English

This restaurant was a Therese H. choice for its advertised gluten-free options. Its strange looking…read morename (to American eyes) is derived from "mocha faux," referring to a coffee substitute made from chicory and roasted grains (used during periods of shortage or high tax on coffee beans). The place is a local gem in the way your old neighborhood pub might be: well-used building, decorations going back a long time, hard-working servers with a crusty attitude but a heart of gold. Though the indoor seating was cramped and not that comfortable for a long dinner, the food and drinks were very good. If the weather is nice, perhaps try out the beer garden.