Oberammergau
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 380-year tradition of mounting Passion Plays.
Oberammergau | |
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Oberammergau from the summit of Kofel | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Oberammergau within Garmisch-Partenkirchen district | |
Oberammergau Oberammergau | |
| Coordinates: 47°35′48″N 11°03′52″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberbayern |
| District | Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–26) | Andreas Rödl (CSU) |
| • Governing parties | CSU |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.06 km2 (11.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 837 m (2,746 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 5,392 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 82487 |
| Dialling codes | 08822 |
| Vehicle registration | GAP |
| Website | www.gemeinde-oberammergau.de |
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