Frescoed Houses, Oberammergau

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Depicting both religious and secular scenes, frescoed houses are a charming characteristic of the Bavarian Alps (Oberbayern). One of the best places to admire them is in Obergammergau, the village famed for its passion play.

The frescoes of this region are known as Lüftlmalerei, or "Lüftl frescoes." The name is believed to derive from the house of the most renowned facade painter in Oberammergau, Franz Seraph Zwinck (1748-1792), which is called Zum Lüftl.

The finest painting contributed by Zwinck is the "Pilatushaus" on Ludwig-Thoma-Strasse, which depicts Christ before Pilate. Today the Pilatushaus is home to the village's respected woodcarvers, painters, potters and sculptors. The house is open to the public and visitors can watch the artists at work.

Other Oberammergau houses depict scenes from the Crucifixion and other biblical scenes, as well as fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel and Little Red Riding Hood.

Quick Facts on Frescoed Houses

Site Information
Names:	Frescoed Houses; Frescoed Houses, Oberammergau; Lüftlmalerei
City:	Oberammergau
State:	Bavaria
Country:	Germany
faith:	Christianity; Catholic
style:	Baroque
Visitor and Contact Information
Address:	Pilatushaus: Ludwig-Thoma-Strasse, Oberammergau, Oberammergau, Germany
Coordinates:	47.598173° N, 11.063125° E (view on Google Maps)
Opening Hours:	Pilatushaus: Jun-Oct: M-F 1-6pm; Sat 10am to 12:30pm
Phone:	Pilatushaus: 08822/949511
Lodging:	View hotels near this location

Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

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References

Oberammergau Attractions - Frommers.com
Oberammergau - German Wikipedia

More Information

Frescoed Houses, Oberammergau - Go Historic
Photos of Frescoed Houses - here on Sacred Destinations

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