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About Oberammergau Theatre

The Passionstheater Oberammergau, officially the Passionstheater Oberammergau (Passion Play Theatre), is a large open-air venue with a covered auditorium that surrounds a central stage. Located in the Bavarian town of Oberammergau, this historic venue is best known for hosting the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play as well as contemporary stage productions. With seating designed to wrap around the stage in tiered rows, the theatre creates an immersive experience for audiences of up to about 4,500 spectators, with some materials noting renovations that bring figures closer to 4,720. This page provides practical information to help you plan your visit, including seating basics, parking and transportation options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations. We’ve got you covered—secure your seats and get the inside track on the best ways to reach the show.

Destination details: The Passionstheater is at Othmar-Weis-Straße 1, 82487 Oberammergau, Germany. On-site parking sits behind the theatre, with a shuttle service from Ettaler Straße. Additional parking can be found in surrounding streets, and disabled parking is available near the venue. Transit options include regional trains to Murnau or Oberau, plus bus or shuttle connections from Park & Ride lots to the venue. Note that during major events, Oberammergau may restrict private traffic to ease crowd movement. For visitors seeking a comfortable stay, Hotel Wolf is conveniently located about 50 meters from the theatre, along with Gästehaus Neu am Passionstheater and Hotel Antonia Oberammergau, among other options in town. When you’re planning your trip, we can help you pick reliable partners for hotels and dining to make your visit easy and enjoyable. If you’re attending the Oberammergau Passion Play in 2030 or other performances, we can guide you to tickets and the best logistics for a smooth experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Official name and venue: Passionstheater Oberammergau (Passion Play Theatre), the open-air stage used for the Oberammergau Passion Play and other productions.
  • Capacity: about 4,500 seats (renovations have produced figures around 4,720 in some sources; official materials cite ~4,500).
  • Address: Passionstheater Oberammergau, Othmar-Weis-Straße 1, 82487 Oberammergau, Germany.
  • Venue type: large open-air stage with a covered auditorium; tiered seating surrounding the stage.
  • Seating chart: publicly published seating map is not readily available; seating is arranged in tiered rows around the open stage.
  • Parking: on-site parking behind the theatre; shuttle service from Ettaler Straße; additional parking options in surrounding streets; disabled parking near the theatre.
  • Transit: accessible by rail via Murnau or Oberau with regional trains; bus/shuttle from Park & Ride lots to the venue; part of Oberammergau may be closed to private traffic during events.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Wolf (about 50m from the theatre); Gästehaus Neu am Passionstheater; Hotel Antonia Oberammergau; multiple other options in town.
  • Notable events hosted: Oberammergau Passion Play (performed every 10 years; last edition in 2022, next planned for 2030); Heimatsound Festival (annual 2013–present); additional contemporary productions like TYLL and Brandner Kaspar on the same stage.