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OBERAMMERGAU 2022
                                                                           The
                                                                       Black Forest

ITINERARY BROCHURE
Wed. 17th to Thu. 25th
August 2022
Led by Canon Gordon Dey

                                                                          The
                                                                      Passion Play

                Return journey from Bradford/Leeds by train to London,
               the Eurostar to Brussels, then by coach from Brussels to the
                Black Forest and Oberammergau, returning via Brussels.
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                           DAY ONE
                           Wednesday, August 17th
                           Bradford/Leeds to Brussels
                           Depart Bradford/Leeds station and travel by train to
                           London King’s Cross.
                           Continue to check-in at St. Pancras for the Eurostar
                           train to Brussels.
                           On arrival in Brussels, transfer by coach to the hotel
                           for room allocation and the evening meal.
                           Dinner & Overnight in Brussels

DAY TWO
Thursday, August 18th
Journey to The Black Forest
By coach travelling south into eastern France with a stop.
Metz -
A city in the Grand Est region, with gardens and leafy promenades along
the Moselle and Seille rivers. In the old town, the Gothic Metz Cathedral of
Saint Stephen, is famed for its numerous stained glass windows and the
treasury displays a collection, assembled over 1,000 years.
Continue into Germany and to our hotel in Freudenstadt for room allocation and
evening meal.
Dinner & Overnight in Freudenstadt

                                                                    METZ CATHEDRAL
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DAY THREE
Friday, August 19th
Southern Black Forest Region                                                 TRIBERG FALLS
After breakfast we travel south by coach to explore
some of the southern Black Forest area and visit the
town of Triberg and Titisee Lake.
Triberg –
This lively city lies in the midst of a wild,
romantic landscape. Here we view Germany’s
highest waterfall as the Gutach river descends
163m through seven spectacular fall levels,
and we enjoy a varied range of walks/strolls
according to our capacity and desire.

Titisee Lake -
After lunch, we travel further south to visit this beautiful lake - one of the best-
known attractions in the Black Forest. Surrounded by forest and low mountains,
it is an idyllic place to relax in a delightful, natural setting. If time permits, the
five mile hike round the Lake may be possible for those able to tackle it.
After supper -
There will be opportunity to reflect together on our day, and share in bible
reflections.
Dinner & Overnight in Freudenstadt

                                                                         TITISEE LAKE
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                                      DAY FOUR
                                 Saturday, August 20th
                                      Baden Baden
                  After breakfast we depart for a tour of Baden Baden
                      and its adjoining northern Black Forest area.
    Baden Baden -
    This beautiful spa town from the 19th & 20th centuries had earlier been a
    Roman settlement. The town lies at the north western edge of the Black Forest
    mountain range. Its temperate climate, and spectacular countryside have led to
    it being a popular tourist destination. We view the two castles from the 12th
    and 16th centuries and the ‘Paradise Gardens’ with their impressive fountains.
    After lunch, we ascend Mt Merkur on the funicular railway to enjoy spectacular
    views of the town and surrounding countryside.

                                                                              BADEN BADEN

TRIBERG

    Hornisgrinde Wilder See –
    On our return to Freudenstadt, we call to see this
    impressive nature reserve - the oldest ‘spell forest’
    in Baden-Württemberg with its glacial Karsee lake.
    We experience the tranquillity that the calm lake
    radiates, immerse ourselves in the silence,
    breathe deeply, and draw strength for our pilgrimage.
    After supper -
    There is opportunity to reflect together on our day, and share in bible reflections.
    Dinner & Overnight in Freudenstadt

                                                                                San Damiano
    KARSEE LAKE
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    DAY FIVE
    Sunday, August 21st
    Freudenstadt
    We travel into the town and stroll through the
    historic centre before joining the Lutheran
    congregation for their morning worship at 10 am -
    (coffee) for 10.30 am.
    (There may be an alternative local open air
    Forest worship option).
                                                                    FREUDENSTADT
    Afterwards we tour the town, and disperse
    for various lunch options.

    Nature Walk -
    After lunch, we choose from a variety of forest
    and nature walk/stroll options before returning
    to our hotel for a time of sharing and
    preparation for our Oberammergau experience.

    After supper -
    We join together in worship and fellowship.
    Dinner & Overnight in Freudenstadt

                                                                        BLACK FOREST
Verona
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                                     DAY SIX
                                Monday, August 22nd
                           Journey to Oberammergau
   We have a prompt departure after breakfast, making our way south east towards
   Bavaria.
   Lake Constance -
   We have a lunch break on the banks of this 42 mile long lake that borders
   Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Fed by the Rhine River, it is composed of
   connected parts, the Untersee and the larger Obersee.

                                                                      LAKE CONSTANCE

   Bavaria -
   We travel through wonderful Bavarian countryside in the foothills of the Alps.
   With its unique culture and traditions, Bavaria is the largest German state by
   land area comprising a fifth of the land area of Germany.
   Oberammergau -
   We arrive at our accommodation with time to check in and enjoy our evening
   meal.
   After supper -
   We reflect on our day together, with a simple time of evening worship together.
   Dinner & Overnight
   Oberammergau District

Oberammergau Village
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                                        DAY SEVEN
                                        Tuesday, August 23rd
                                        The Passion Play
                                        We relax after breakfast, meet for
                                        morning prayer, and enjoy the beauty of
                                        the village before having lunch together.

                                        We attend the afternoon performance in
                                        the special ‘open air’ Passion Play Theatre.

After our evening meal in the village
we attend the 2nd half of the play.
Dinner & Overnight
Oberammergau District
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                                DAY EIGHT
                           Wednesday, August 24th
                            Journey to Brussels
   Depart Oberammergau village after breakfast by coach towards Brussels,
                with refreshment stops on the way and visiting:
Luxembourg -
A small European country with a recorded history that can be traced back to
Roman times. We visit its capital, Luxembourg City, famed for its fortified
medieval old town perched on sheer cliffs.

                                                                LUXEMBOURG

Namur -
The Belgium city stands at the confluence of the Sambre and Meuse rivers
and straddles three different regions and began as an important trading
settlement in Celtic times. The town’s most prominent sights are the Citadel
dated at 937A.D. and the distinctive 18th-century cathedral dedicated to
Saint Aubain.

                                  NAMUR

                                                       Continue to the hotel for
                                                       room allocation and the
                                                       evening meal.
                                                       Dinner & Overnight in Namur
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                                       DAY NINE
                                  Thursday, August 25th
                             Brussels to Bradford/Leeds
           Depart after breakfast by coach to Brussels Eurostar station for the
                      return journey via London to Bradford/Leeds.

BRUSSELS
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Some Facts and Images of Oberammergau Village
The village, famous as the home of a long tradition of woodcarving, is where the Bavarian State Woodcarving School
is located. Among the celebrated former students is the German artist Wolfram Aichele. His processional church staff
depicting Christ on a donkey can be seen in the church of St Peter and St Paul. The streets of central Oberammergau
are home to dozens of woodcarver shops, with pieces ranging from religious subjects, to toys, to humorous portraits.
     Oberammergau is also famous for its “Lüftlmalerei,” or frescoes, of traditional Bavarian themes, fairy tales,
     religious scenes, found on many homes and buildings. The village is also known for its religious art.
     A wooden statue of Our Lady of Good Voyage from Oberammergau stands in the Seaport Shrine in
     Boston, Massachusetts.
THE TRAIN JOURNEY
            FROM BRADFORD & LEEDS STATIONS VIA LONDON ST. PANCRAS TO BRUSSELS MIDI
OUTWARD:                                                                       INWARD:
                                            Confirmed Train times
Bradford/Leeds                                                                 Brussels Midi/
                                            will be available by
London Kings Cross                                                             London St. Pancras
                                            August 2021
Morning Departure                                                              Morning Departure

London St. Pancras/                                                            London Kings Cross/
Brussels Midi                                                                  Bradford/Leeds
Afternoon Departure                                                            Afternoon Departure

                                       THE ACCOMMODATION

BRUSSELS
Ibis Centre Gare Midi
Close to the Eurostar station.

FREUDENSTADT
The Teuchelwald Hotel
Set in landscaped grounds with idyllic
trails from the hotel.

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Hotel Seinz, Bad Kohlgrub
A 20 minute drive from
Oberammergau Village.

NAMUR
Hotel Ibis Namur
Located in the historic town centre.

              Subject to final numbers some hotels may change but if so, they will be of the same standard
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