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Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Oberammergau
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Europe: Germany
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
Munich 90 km
Fussen 60 km
Oberammergau 17 km |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
26,600
inhabitants (2005); 708 m above sea-level |
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen is located at the foot of Zugspitze,
the highest mountain in Germany (2962 m/9724 ft), and is
both one of the principal climatic health spas in the
Bavarian Alps and Germany's premier winter sports
metropolis. The city hosted the 1936 Winter Olympics and
the 1978 World Championship and offers pristine nature,
secluded spots, cultural and culinary highlights, new
experiences, relaxation, wellness, and upscale shopping. A
wide range of sports is available in both summer and
winter. You can also pamper yourself with spa treatments,
such as ayurveda, thalasso, natural hay baths and numerous
health therapies.
Garmisch has some 1000 establishments, ranging from one to
five stars, ready to meet your every need. You have your
choice of rustic inns, cozy bread & breakfast, farms,
holiday apartments, or hotels.
A walk through the streets and lanes of
Garmisch-Partenkirchen will give you a feel for the town's
very special combination of international flair and
Bavarian tradition. Elegant boutiques, art galleries, and
antique shops carry both traditional crafts and original
souvenirs, and are the perfect place for an afternoon's
shopping.
Night owls will enjoy the many clubs, bistros, discos, and
bars, or can go gambling and try their luck in the
Bavarian Casino.
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In a wide valley surrounded by mountains, meadows, and
forests, the tiny Alpine town of Oberammergau is home to
the world-famous Passion Play. After the town was spared
from a plague that swept through Europe in 1633, the
inhabitants promised to re-enact the Crucifixion and
Resurrection of Christ every 10 years, the next
performance is scheduled for the summer of 2010.
The cast is composed of about 1000 locals, who begin
rehearsing far in advance, often growing long hair hand
beards. The plays last all day, with a short break for
bretzels, Wurst, and beer around noon.
Through the town is quieter in non-performance years,
hiking trails, impressive handiwork of the town's myriad
woodcarvers, and the nearby Scloss Linderhof and Ettal
Abbey provide plenty see and do.
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