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Linderhof Palace
The smallest of Ludwig II's three palaces, set in ornate gardens inspired by Versailles in the Graswang Valley.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Oberammergau works well as a base: 5 minutes from Unterammergau, 14km from Partnach Gorge.
Oberammergau is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 5,344, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Oberammergau sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oberammergau to your route.
Oberammergau is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany. The small town on the Ammer River is known for its woodcarvers and woodcarvings, for its NATO School, and around the world for its tradition of mounting decennial Passion Plays since 1633.
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Oberammergau is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5981 latitude, 11.0669 longitude.
Oberammergau has a population of approximately 5,344 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
The smallest of Ludwig II's three palaces, set in ornate gardens inspired by Versailles in the Graswang Valley.
5 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
11 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A thundering 700m gorge near Garmisch with footpaths carved into rock walls beneath crashing waterfalls and ice formations.
14 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A crystal-clear emerald lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, often called Germany's most beautiful lake with its tiny forested islands.
16 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
A UNESCO rococo pilgrimage church standing alone in Alpine meadows, an explosion of white-and-gold baroque interior.
16 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
At 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
21 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Bavaria's most celebrated driving road: the B11 climbs in tight switchbacks from Kochelsee to Walchensee over the 858 m Kesselberg, a historic hillclimb course beloved by motorcyclists since the 1900s.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
24 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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