Location: Passau
Top Things to do in Passau
Top 10 Free Things to do in Passau, Bavaria
Known as Dreiflüssestadt (City of Three Rivers), Passau is the place where the Danube meets the Inn and the Ilz. The picturesque city lies in Germany’s far southeast corner near the Austrian border. Settled since prehistory and a former hub of the salt trade, it became the Roman village of Batavis, then later the Holy Roman Empire’s largest diocese and a sword-making center. Saint Stephan’s Cathedral, home of the world’s second-largest cathedral organ, is one of Passau’s favorite attractions.
Restaurants in Passau
1. Kloster Niedernburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Betula103 - Australia, null
Many people apparently miss out seeing this historic and thus interesting monastic church which is close to the area of the Danube where the river-ships berth. Fortunately on a previous visit a local guide decided to take us there. This time it was not even mentioned however I decided to return for another viewing. Although it is a simply adorned church it was the former Abbey of Benedictine Nuns. The grave of St. Gisela of Bavaria, the first Queen of Hungary being the wife of King St. Istvan [Stephan] is in a chapel just off the nave on the right side of the church. She died in 1065 and in Budapest Cathedral there is a casket containing the right hand of her husband. From 1836 until 2013 English nuns ran the monastery and now the attached buildings are now used by two Gisela schools and accommodation for pupils.
2. St. Paul Church
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4.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By VW49 - Ashburn, United States
As a parish church, St. Paul's is small compared to the huge St. Stephan's Cathedral. Nonetheless, it is quite beautiful and worth visiting and the pink tower is easy to spot.. Without the big crowd's that flock to the cathedral, you can enjoy a prayerful visit at St. Paul's with solitude. The altars and furnishings are beautiful with impressive artworks.
3. Dom St. Stephan
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4.5 based on 1,511 reviews
Reviewed By I9814NCpatk - Lake Elsinore, United States
Home to one of Europe's largest pipe organs, St. Stephen's Cathedral exudes the baroque architecture style of the 17th Century. The organ has more than 17,000 pipes and inspired Liszt to write his "Hungarian Coronation Mass. An organ concert, held each day excep on Sundays or from November to April, was really stunning. The sound penetrates you from all angles . . . but in a good way. Most amazing is the architecture inside with statuary and gilded effigies everywhere. Because it is a tourist favorite, you may find it fairly crowded but I recommend that you go in the morning when (a) it is a bit cooler and (b) not as many people attend the organ concert. In all, the experience widened my understanding of the period and the people of Passau.
4. Pilgrimage Church and Pauline Fathers' Monastery
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By eagertraveller123
This is a lovely viewpoint and a beautiful church. Totally worth the climb. You can claim by going right when you end the bridge and it’s all an incline up - or left, which is a path that ends in 100+ steps up. Either is fine, not very strenuous. You’re rewarded with a really special view of Passau
5. Fahrradladen-Passau
6. St. Michael's Church
7. Innpromenade
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By carlas78 - Leicester, United Kingdom
A great walk or cycle for those that wish to see the river Inn. It’s a great comparison to the river Danube only a few minutes away. We learned the difference between the two... of there are cruise boats it’s the Danube, if there are not, it’s the Inn. It was a sunny and cold day for us, perfect for walking and culture. From the cathedral, this is only about 2 minutes walk from.
8. Shamrock Irish Pub
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
9. Cuckoo Clock Center
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By cyclecindyw - Arcola, United States
I visited this store during free time on a Viking tour of Passau. I had done my homework & was in market for an 8 day movement cuckoo clock with music to be a Christmas gift for son & his family. My visit to shop could not have gone better. I found a great cuckoo clock (Anton Schneider) & it was shipped with no problems. The gift was well received & today the clock is even more beautiful than when I first saw it. Many thanks for your help!
