Location: Passau
Top Things to do in Passau
Top 9 Things to do Good for Kids 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. Veste Oberhaus
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4.5 based on 435 reviews
Within the almost 800-year-old fortification Veste Oberhaus you can experience living history. With an enclosed area of 65.000m2 it is one of Europes’s largest preserved castle complexes. High above Passau within the historic walls of the fortification the Oberhausmuseum presents exciting exhibitions from the Middle Ages to the present day. The displays of ancient archaeological finds, medieval weapons and armoury as well as stunning gothic panel paintings invite you on a journey through the past. The Veste Oberhaus also houses a Youth Hostel, an observatory and a restaurant. From the castle’s view point “Linde Battery” you can enjoy the unique panorama of Passau’s picturesque old town and the confluence of the city’s three rivers, the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. Another highlight of this impressive European cultural monument is the chapel of St. George at the heart of the castle with its magnifcent gothic frescoes.
Reviewed By AoonS - Berlin, Germany
One of the finest castles in Europe and the view of the Passau is on a next level. Highly recommended to go to the top of the hill to have the panoramic view of this majestic city.
2. RomerMuseum Kastell Boiotro
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By MrsPiket - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The Roman Museum Castrum Boiotro is a small, yet impressive museum that gives insight in Roman history at the Limes, the border between the Imperium Romanum and Germania Liberum. The museum presents Passau from the Mesolithic via the Celts to the end of the Roman Empire 476 AD. In Roman times the Inn River was border between Raetia and Noricum while the Danube was the border with Germania Liberum. In Passau both rivers and the Ilz River, join. A model of Castrum Boiotro and the surrounding village Boiodurum illustrate the military and civilian life. You see the purchasing power of Roman money in coins and prices for everyday items and wages. You wander over a large 4th century Tabula Peutingeriana map to the entire Empire. Recommended.
3. 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.
4. Schaiblingsturm
5. Dreifluesseeck
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By martytc2014 - Warrington, United Kingdom
This is where the three rivers meet. The different colours and flow of each river are clearly visible. Could watch for hours.
6. Altstadt Passau
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By JeffTheChairman - Exeter, United Kingdom
PASSAU nestles on the Danube and is sometimes know as “ the City of 3 Rivers” as the Danube joins the Ilz and Inn A compact centre with plenty of shops, cafes and great architecture
7. Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
8. Hollgasse Artists Alley
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4.0 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By dsdmontana - Whitefish, United States
There was colored blocks painted into the coble stone road so you just fallow that. We stoped at a gallry where the owner was woking on a painting. She was very good ( i try to paint and draw so I am a critical craticer. She had paintings that reminded me of Van Gough and also soft ones like Monet. Fun place to go.Also there is a great big glass collection at the Windermarkt hotel.
9. Donauschifffahrt Wurm & Noe
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4.0 based on 171 reviews
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