Oberammergau is such a wonderful town to visit, situated in the Bavarian Alps with warm, welcoming people, and lovely views of the mountains and valley below. The people of Oberammergau are definitely budget minded, so they won’t be concerned if visitors are looking for ways to cut their costs.

Travel Off Season

To save on the cost of hotels and restaurants, travel during the off seasons. In Oberammergau, which is a destination for fine skiing that means making sure to travel in the fall or spring. Summer is also considered a high season so hotels and restaurants will be that more expensive.

Another no-no for budget travelers is to make sure not to visit Oberammergau while the Passion Play is being performed. That shouldn’t be so hard since it is only produced every ten years, but it does run from early May to the beginning of October. Crowds of people visit the village at that time to see the renowned play that tells the story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.

Hotels and Restaurants

There are plenty of budget hotels in Oberammergau and they are welcoming places to stay. Clean and with tons of charm, the rooms may be small, but the staff will ensure your stay is pleasant. For the most part breakfast is included in the cost of the room, so that helps keep visitors on their budget. Look around on the Internet for some good deals. As for food, most restaurants in the village are fairly priced, but check out the bars with food that tend to have less expensive fare. Try the local cuisine, which is generally less expensive than international entrees.

Travel to Oberammergau

You can get to Oberammergau by car, train or bus, with the bus being the cheapest option if you are traveling alone or as a couple. It is expensive to rent cars in Germany and gas isn't cheap, so public transportation would be the wisest choice, unless you have a large party. If you do have a car, you could stay out of town at a less expensive hotel, so that would be one way in which to save money.

However you go you will no doubt have a wonderful time touring this part of Germany that is so close to Austria.