Chilly Conditions at Passion Play Don’t Stop Audience’s Warm Reception of Historic Show

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Just heard from our Regional Destination Manager of the Alpine region of Europe, Jeff Scott. His job has just gotten busier since the curtain’s officially up on the Oberammergau Passion Play in Germany. Maybe you’ve heard of it.

The nusthell: 400 years of tradition is back from now through October of this year… and it won’t be back again until 2020. Visit www.collettevacations.com/oberammergau.cfm if you still want tickets.

The word in Oberammergau from Jeff:

Travelers have been gearing up for this for a couple years; Collette’s been planning it for a couple years – now it’s our turn, the Tour Managers, to deliver the trip of a lifetime, since that’s absolutely what this is.

It honestly seems that there is no company at the Passion Play this year that has sold as many seats as Collette. Some companies are struggling to get tickets or run solid tour packages featuring the show; some tour operators offer the play as an option from 4-5 hours away.

So we’re in a very good boat and our travelers are so pleased. Those returning from the first show are still reeling from the adrenaline rush.

Weather Warning:

To travelers going to upcoming shows – dress warmly! It’s very cold here in Germany right now. Many travelers are buying Passion Play fleeces in the village of Oberammergau. This is a great way to revel in the spirit – though I still recommend packing your warm clothes for your trip to the Alpine Region, even just for reassurance.

Sounds chilly – and exciting! Thanks for the updates, Jeff!



posted by Travel Bug
Nicole Sullivan, Supervisor of Branding & Communications
Collette Vacations

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2 Comments to “Chilly Conditions at Passion Play Don’t Stop Audience’s Warm Reception of Historic Show”

  1. TWolfe 14 June 2010 at 3:23 PM #

    Hi. Is the venue open air? If so, what happens if it rains?

    Thanks.

  2. Travel Bug 14 June 2010 at 4:36 PM #

    Great question! The show goes on rain or shine, and audiences are protected from rain. There is a roof that covers the audience and there is a retractable roof above the stage. The area around the top of stage is open, so actors might get wet… but not audiences. With the new retractable roof, I don’t even think the actors will get wet now unless it is a driving rain.


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