The team at Fahy Travel highlight three popular destinations in the Alps to help you plan your next adventure.
Oberammergau
Oberammergau is a small town located in the heart of the Bavarian Alps. In 1633, frightened by the threat of death as a result of the bubonic plague, the people of Oberammergau vowed that if God spared them from this terrible illness they would perform a play depicting the suffering, dying, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The town was spared.
The first Passion Play was performed in a meadow by the villagers of Oberammergau in 1634. The play has been performed at the start of each decade, but due to Covid the 2020 the performance will take place this year.
The Passion Play is an extraordinary community enterprise. The inhabitants begin preparing for the play a year in advance, with the men growing their hair and beards for authenticity. The villagers make their costumes, perform in the play, and they must be native to Oberammergau. The Passion Play in Oberammergau has become one of the most popular presentations of the Passion with hundreds of thousands of people flocking to this tiny village in Germany every 10 years.
Kitzbuehel
Kitzbuhel is a medieval town situated in the Kitzbuehel Alps along the river Kitzbuehel Ache in Tyrol, Austria. In winter it is a world renowned ski resort.
In summer there are 120km of mountain bike paths and hiking trails, and other attractions include tennis and golf. Kitzbuehel is a very scenic town with most of the centre pedestrianised. Places of interest include the Fresco by Max Weiler, along with a museum, churches, and a shopping district.
City tour of Salzburg
Drive through picturesque countryside on the way to Salzburg. Coach tours take in the famous sights of Salzburg, including the Mirabell Palace and gardens, the site of the shooting of the film The Sound of Music. Drive past Mozart’s residence at Mozart Square. The Mozart family lived in the so-called Dance Master’s House for eight years from 1781. Today, the building houses the Mozart Residence Museum.
You can also enjoy free time for shopping as part of the tour.
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