Scenic Group Opens Pre-Registration for Oberammergau Passion Play 2030
by Bruce Parkinson
The Oberammergau is performed every 10 years. Photo: Viking
Scenic Group has opened pre-registration for Oberammergau Passion Play 2030, giving guests a choice of two distinct ways to experience one of Europe’s most celebrated cultural events.
Held once every decade in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau, the Passion Play is scheduled to return from May 18 to October 6, 2030. The 43rd production will continue a tradition dating to 1634, with residents of the village taking to the stage to perform the story of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Scenic Group’s 2030 program combines early access to the performance with inclusive European river cruises and handcrafted land journeys, creating seamless ways for guests to experience Bavaria alongside some of Europe’s most storied cities, landscapes and cultural centres.
“Oberammergau is one of Europe’s most remarkable cultural occasions, and its once-in-a-decade staging makes it an event many guests plan years in advance,” said Elisabeth Sadler, Vice President, River Cruising Product, Scenic Group.
“By opening pre-registration now, guests and travel advisors have the opportunity to register their interest early. Through Scenic and Emerald Cruises, guests will have a choice of travel styles to experience this extraordinary cultural event as part of an unforgettable European journey.”
The Oberammergau Passion Play draws visitors from around the world during its limited performance season. Presented by local residents in the village’s open-air Passion Theatre, the production is anticipated to comprise of approximately 100 performances across the 2030 season.
Scenic Group’s forthcoming collection will provide guests with the opportunity to pair the performance with a river cruise along the Rhine, Main and Danube. Further information on itineraries, departure dates, accommodation, inclusions and availability will be announced at a later date.
With limited capacity anticipated for the 2030 season, early pre-registration is encouraged to receive priority updates and access to Scenic Group’s planned Oberammergau journeys.
