Oberammergau, Germany

Mittenwald & Ettal Abbey

Visit One of the World’s Largest Benedictine Monasteries Discover the colorful town of Mittenwald and visit Ettal Abbey, a Baroque gem, en route to Oberammergau. Check out of your hotel, board your motor coach and travel through the Austrian countryside and into Germany. Along the way, stop in Mittenwald, a charming village known for its production of high-quality violins. Walk with your guide to see its historic buildings adorned with lüftlmalerei , traditional Bavarian mural art. After, enjoy free time to explore on your own, perhaps having lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Ettal Abbey, a striking Benedictine monastery, where you will step inside to see the intricate details of its painted ceiling. Learn about the abbey’s past as one of the most important monasteries in the alpine region and how the monks have brewed their own beer over the centuries. After, finish your journey and arrive in Oberammergau. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.