Cafes and souvenir shops line Oberammergau’s main thoroughfare. The village has managed to retain its winsome charm amid commercialization. (Susan Spano / For The Times)
The Passion Play Theater seats 4,720 and performances take place five times a week. (Susan Spano / For The Times)
The Linderhof castle near Oberammergau was built in 1878 by King Ludwig II, who is said to have so liked the performance that he gave silver spoons to most of its leads. (Susan Spano / For The Times)
Oberammergau has a population of about 5,300 people and is home to numerous milk cows (Susan Spano / For The Times)
Along with its venerated Passion play, the village has a tradition of fine wood carving. (Susan Spano / For The Times)
