Bavarian Markets featuring Oberammergau's Passion Play

September 19–30, 2010

Germany
Imagine a theatrical performance so spectacular that it is 10 years in the making. This is where your journey will take you—to Oberammergau, home of the moving Passion Play. This play, made available once each decade, is an incredible once-in-a lifetime experience! Your travels begin in Rothenburg, a perfectly preserved medieval village of half-timbered houses, cobbled lanes and spectacular mansions. Admire the impressive architecture in Nuremberg before reveling in the peaceful countryside and picturesque towns of the Romantic Road. Then, explore cosmopolitan Munich and visit Marktl and Freising—small towns that played pivotal roles in the life of Pope Benedict XVI. Conclude in Oberstaufen, located in the beautiful Allgäu region—your gateway to the Passion Play at Oberammergau. Join us on this exploration of some of Germany’s most remarkable sights and cities, and immerse yourself in an experience you will remember forever.

Hear about what WAA travelers saw

"We had a wonderful time and met many wonderful new people. This was our first alumni tour but it definitely will not be our last!"
— Jim and Lynnette Schluter, WAA travelers, 2008

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— Warren Haug, WAA traveler, 2007

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Sheri Hicks
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Wisconsin Alumni Association

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