Ludwig Thoma was a German author, publisher and editor, who gained popularity through his partially exaggerated description of everyday Bavarian life.
Ludwig Thoma, by Karl Klimsch
Birthplace of Ludwig Thoma in Oberammergau
Detail of the house where he was born (on the right, behind the lantern)
Memorial plaque for Ludwig Thoma at the former inn Zur Kampenwand in Prien, today the Ludwig Thoma Grammar School
Oberammergau is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany. The small town on the Ammer River is known for its woodcarvers and woodcarvings, for its NATO School, and around the world for its 380-year tradition of mounting Passion Plays.
Oberammergau from the summit of Kofel
View of a street in Oberammergau, March 1930
Example of Lüftlmalerei decorating homes in Oberammergau
Example of Lüftlmalerei decorating homes in Oberammergau