The History of the Oberammergau Passion Play dates back to the middle of the Thirty Years War. In 1633, after months of suffering from the Bubonic Plague, the people of Oberammergau took a vow to perform the " Play of the Suffering, Dying and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ" every ten years if they were spared. Miraculously from that point on they all survived and staying true to their promise, the first performance was in 1634. The simple performance  was held in a meadow and acted by the villagers. After 1674 they decided to change the date so as to fall every 10 years beginning in 1680 with the only time the play not performed was during World War II.

The passion play will open on May 15, 2010 and ends on October 3, 2010. Swagman Tours has two scheduled tours departing to attend this wonderful event escorted by Father Kevin Arundell.

1st Tour : Departs Mel 05 May & Returns Mel 31 May 2010 - SOLD OUT!

2nd Tour : Departs Mel 25 Aug & Returns to Mel 20 Sep 2010 - OPEN (SELLING FAST), seats are strictly limited so reserve your place now, contact Lyndal for further information.