castle
Linderhof Palace
The smallest of Ludwig II's three palaces, set in ornate gardens inspired by Versailles in the Graswang Valley.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Oberammergau
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
About Oberammergau
Oberammergau works well as a base: 5 minutes from Unterammergau, 14km from Partnach Gorge.
Oberammergau is in Bavaria, Germany, with about 5,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Unterammergau, about 4 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Oberammergau?
Within an hour or so of Oberammergau: Linderhof Palace (8 km), Garmisch-Partenkirchen (11 km), Partnach Gorge (14 km), Wieskirche (16 km).
Are there any good drives near Oberammergau?
The nearest famous roads are Kesselberg Road, Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) and Fern Pass.
Where is Oberammergau?
Oberammergau is in Bavaria, Germany, about 4 km from Unterammergau.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,344
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Bavaria
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 47.5981, 11.0669
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Oberammergau
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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
Partnach Gorge
A thundering 700m gorge near Garmisch with footpaths carved into rock walls beneath crashing waterfalls and ice formations.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Wieskirche
A UNESCO rococo pilgrimage church standing alone in Alpine meadows, an explosion of white-and-gold baroque interior.
16 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Eibsee
A crystal-clear emerald lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, often called Germany's most beautiful lake with its tiny forested islands.
17 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Zugspitze
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
Kesselberg 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
Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)
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
Driving roads near Oberammergau
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereGarmisch-PartenkirchenA renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
- 21 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
- 21 kmKesselberg RoadBavaria'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.
- 24 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
- 24 kmRomantic Road (Romantische Straße)A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
- 31 kmFern PassA 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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