Passion Play 2025

In 1613 the people of Erl began the Passion play because of a vow made during the bubonic plague. It has been performed at various locations.The present passion play house celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009. This remarkable structure, with its unique architecture, it was constructed solely to perform of  the passion play and is not heated.

Every six years, approximately 600 amateur playersfrom the village’s 1450 population  participate in the Passion play.

Characteristics of the Erler Passion play:
A dramatically moving scene for the Stations of the Cross
A modern up to date script from Author Felix Mitterer
Music for the Passion play composed especially for Erl and performed live by the choir and orchestra

The performances are from May to October.