Exclusive for MoS readers: See Oberammergau and the castles of Bavaria
Exclusive for MoS readers: See Oberammergau and the fairytale castles of Bavaria – watch the once in a decade Passion Play with top TV historian
Mail on Sunday Reporter
In 1633, as an outbreak of Black Death wreaked its grim toll, the villagers of Oberammergau in southern Bavaria made an extraordinary promise. If God spared them, they vowed, they would re-enact the last days of Jesus’s life every ten years in gratitude.
They were indeed spared – and almost four centuries on, the residents of Oberammergau remain true to their word. The 42nd staging of the Passion Play is due to take place in 2020.
You can see this rare and moving spectacle on our exclusive tour, which will take in both the play and the astonishing surrounding area, including the castles and palaces built by ‘mad’ King Ludwig II in the 19th Century.
Spectacular: Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the sights you will visit on the trip
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