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EXPERIENCE PASSAU
Sights, Museums, Galleries, Stages,
Guided Tours, Boat Cruises & Bus Trips
TOURISM.PASSAU.DE
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EXPERIENCE
CULTURE
IN PASSAU
View from Fortress
Veste Oberhaus
EXPERIENCE ...
... the beautiful THREE_RIVERS_CITY Passau by foot, bus or boat. Join a guided
tour in your favourite kind of way. The information and offers on the following
pages will help to make your visit in Passau unforgettable.
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CONTENT:
1 Overview Plan............................................................................................ 4-5
2 Sights........................................................................................................ 6-9
3 Museums............................................................................................... 10-15
4 Galleries................................................................................................ 16-19
5 Stages................................................................................................... 20-23
6 Guided Tours.......................................................................................... 24-35
7 Boat Cruises & Bus Trips....................................................................... 36-41
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Museum Veste Oberhaus
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9 Museum at the Cathedral
1 OVERVIEW PLAN 10 Dachshund Museum – “Kleine Residenz”
1 Conjunction Point of Danube, Inn and Ilz 11 Fresco Museum Niedernburg
2 Town Hall 12 Exhibition hall “Kulturmodell Bräugasse”
3 St. Stephen‘s Cathedral, Organ Concerts 13 Art Association “AGON PASSAU e. V.”
4 Pilgrimage Church “Mariahilf” 14 Art Association “Kunstverein Passau e. V.” – Sankt Anna-Kapelle
5 Fortress “Veste Oberhaus” and Museum 15 Artists’ group “Produzentengalerie Passau”
6 Roman Museum “Kastell Boiotro” 16 Theatre of Passau‘s Prince-Bishop
7 Museum Of Modern Art Wörlen 17 Scharfrichterhaus
8 Passau Glass Museum 18 Café Museum – Passau‘s Jazzclub
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SIGHTS
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View of the old town
I Conjunction Point of Danube, Inn and Ilz
I Town Hall
I St. Stephen‘s Cathedral, Organ Concerts
I Pilgrimage Church “Mariahilf”
Ludwigsteig
Fortress Veste Oberhaus
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CONJUNCTION POINT OF 1
ST. STEPHEN‘S CATHEDRAL, 3
DANUBE, INN AND ILZ ORGAN CONCERTS
Three rivers from three directions meet at the “Dreiflüsseeck”: Danube, Inn and Ilz The magnificent building with its white towers and blue-green domes is the
offer an impressive natural spectacle. Looking downstream, you can see the black crucial baroque church north of the Alps. The architects Carlo Lurago and
Ilz streaming into the blue-brown Danube from the left and the green Inn joining Giovanni Battista Carlone gave the church their own Italian character after a fire
from the right. in 1662. The ornately interior holds an exceptional treasure: the biggest cathedral
organ in the world with 17,974 pipes and 233 registers.
Cathedral opening times :
daily 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Organ concerts: May – October
working days 12 a.m. and
Thursday 7:30 p.m. (exept hols.)
Dur. Advent: Wed. – Sat., Dec. 31
Organ concerts:
Adults 5,00 €, reduced 2,00 €
Diözese Passau - KdöR / Domplatz 7 / 94032 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 393-8153 / dommusik@bistum-passau.de / www.bistum-passau.de
TOWN HALL 2
PILGRIMAGE CHURCH 4
“MARIAHILF”
The Town Hall of Passau consists of one large Council Chamber (Großer Rathaussaal) High above the district Innstadt rises the baroque pilgrimage church Mariahilf with its
and one smaller Council Chamber (Kleiner Rathaussaal). The Passau artist Ferdinand prominent towers and the adjacent St. Paul monastery. The baroque monastery from
Wagner worked on the decoration of the hall between 1887 and 1890; his paintings the 17th century was of great significance as a place of pilgrimage to Saint Mary. A
show various historical scenes. “The Wedding of Emperor Leopold” and “The Entry of covered stairway with 321 steps leads up to the pilgrimage chapel. The walkway is
Kriemhild” were completed in May 1892 and July 1893, respectively. adorned with numerous votive tablets.
28.03.21 – 06.01.22
Sun. - Thur. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed on Dec. 24, 2021, on Jan. 01, 2022
and in case of events daily 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Adults 2,00 €; reduced 1,50 €;
free entry
Free for children up to 16
Stadt Passau / Rathausplatz 2 / 94032 Passau Wallfahrtskirche Mariahilf Passau / Mariahilfberg 3 / 94032 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 396-610 / tourist-info@passau.de / tourismus.passau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 2356 / wallfahrt@mariahilf-passau.de / www.mariahilf-passau.de
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MUSEUMS
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Museum Of Modern Art Wörlen
I Fortress “Veste Oberhaus” and Museum
I Roman Museum “Kastell Boiotro”
I Museum Of Modern Art Wörlen
I Passau Glass Museum
I Museum at the Cathedral
I Dachshund Museum – Kleine Residenz
I Fresco Museum Niedernburg
Fresco Museum Niedernburg
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FORTRESS “VESTE OBERHAUS” 5
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART 7
AND MUSEUM WÖRLEN
High above Passau the Veste Oberhaus, the former residence of the prince-bishops In 1990 the Museum of Modern Art Wörlen was founded by the architect Hanns Egon
and one of the largest surviving castle complexes in Europe, invites visitors on a Wörlen (1915-2014) in the Old Town of Passau. The Museums extensive fine arts col-
journey through the centuries. In the newly reopened Observation Tower, multimedia lection, which is based on the inheritance of the painter Georg Philipp Wörlen (1886-
installations offer glimpses of distant eras, while a climb to the upper platform is 1954), contains artworks from Expressionism to Contemporary Art. Since its founding,
rewarded by unrivalled panoramic views. the MMK has shown more than 300 exhibitions.
Museum:
Mar. 15 – Nov. 15
Mon., Thur., Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat., Sun., holidays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Dec. 26., 2021 – Jan. 6, 2022
daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed on Dec. 31)
Observation tower:
Mar. 15 – Nov. 15
Mon., Thur., Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. all year: Tue. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat., Sun., holidays 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. closed on Good Friday, Christmas Eve
and New Years Eve
adults 6,00 €, reduced 4,00 €,
adults 5,00 €, reduced 4,00 €
children up to 6 years free
Veste Oberhaus I Oberhausmuseum / Stadt Passau / Oberhaus 125 / 94034 Passau Museum Moderner Kunst Wörlen gem. GmbH / Bräugasse 17 / 94032 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 396-800 / oberhausmuseum@passau.de / www.oberhausmuseum.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 3838790 / info@mmk-passau.de / www.mmk-passau.de
ROMAN MUSEUM 6
PASSAU GLASS 8
“KASTELL BOIOTRO” MUSEUM
The Roman museum of the fort Boiotro occupies a late medieval house in the district The Glasmuseum Passau, designated by Friedrich Dürrenmatt as ”the most beautiful
Innstadt. It incorporates the foundations of late Roman Boiotro, a fortification built by the glasshouse in the world“, is the biggest museum on European glass worldwide and is
Romans around AD 280. The museum exhibits 600 objects. Together with references to listed in the “Cultural properties of National Significance” 15,000 pieces on display
ancient sources, explanatory texts and numerous models these vividly illustrate the 400 show the great art and variety of glassmaking in Bavaria, Bohemia, Austria and Si-
years history of Roman rule in this town on the northern frontier of the Empire. lesia from 1650 to 1950.
all year:
Mar. 02 - Nov. 14 daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tue. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. adults 7,00 €, reduced 5,00 €,
adults 4,00 €, children, students, groups children up to 6 years free
from 10 p. 2,00 € p.p.
Glasmuseum Passau; Rotel Tours - Das Rollende Hotel Georg Höltl GmbH & Co. KG /
Stadt Passau / Lederergasse 43-45 / 94032 Passau Schrottgasse 2 (Ecke Rathausplatz) / 94032 Passau / Ph. +49 (0)851 / 35071 /
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 34769 / boiotro@passau.de / www.stadtarchaeologie.de info@glasmuseum.de / www.glasmuseum.de
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MUSEUM AT THE 9
FRESCO-MUSEUM 11
CATHEDRAL NIEDERNBURG
The Museum at the Passau Cathedral displays masterpieces of art ranging from the The fresco museum Niedernburg is a reminder of St. Mary‘s Church (Marienkirche – 12th
Romanesque period up to the present. The so-called major court hall was the site of the century), which was destroyed by the great fires of the 17th century. The Romanesque
festivities celebrating the wedding of Emperor Leopold I of Austria to Eleonora, daughter vestibule has been preserved and with its secco paintings it is an impressive testimonial
of the Palatine Count and Duke of Palatine-Neuburg in 1676. Today the room is used for of Christian faith in the High Middle Ages. The more than 800-year-old wall paintings
special exhibitions, focusing on contemporary art. belong to the most valuable cultural assets of Romanesque art in southern Germany.
May 2 - Oct. 31
Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. all year daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
closed on Sun. and holidays no technical devices in winter
adults 2,00 €, children and groups from
free entry
20 p. 1,00 € p. p., families 2,50 €
Diözese Passau - KdöR / Residenzplatz 8 / 94032 Passau Fresco-Museum / Bräugasse 14 / 94032 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 3933331 / kunstreferat@bistum-passau.de / www.bistum-passau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 9885930
DACHSHUND MUSEUM – 10
“KLEINE RESIDENZ”
The world‘s first and unique Dachshund Museum is located right across the New Bis-
hop‘s Residence. The dachshund – a philosophy – is shown in an exhibition that con-
tains the world‘s largest collection of a total of more than 9,000 exhibits. The 100th
anniversary of the Free State of Bavaria, the dachshund in nobility or the dachshund in
hunting are focal points in the museum.
Apr. 1 - Dec. 31
daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
closed on Dec. 24 , 25
adults 5,00 €,
students 3,00 €
Dackelmuseum – Kleine Residenz, Passauer Blumenwerkstatt OHG / Große Messergasse 1
94032 Passau / Ph. +49 (0)851 / 30439 / info@dackelmuseum.de / www.dackelmuseum.de
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GALLERIES
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Art Association “Kunstverein Passau e. V.” –
Sankt Anna-Kapelle
I Exhibition hall “Kulturmodell Bräugasse”
I Art Association “AGON PASSAU e. V.”
I Art Association “Kunstverein Passau e. V.” – Sankt Anna-Kapelle
I Artists’ group “Produzentengalerie Passau”
Artists’ group “Produzentengalerie Passau”
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EXHIBITION HALL 12
ART ASSOCIATION “KUNSTVEREIN 14
“KULTURMODELL BRÄUGASSE” PASSAU E. V.” – SANKT ANNA-KAPELLE
The historic former brewery on Bräugasse 9 has been comprising a total of 1,100 m² The artists’ society Kunstverein Passau e.V. is located in the Sankt Anna-Kapelle
exhibition and event rooms, a completely equipped lithographic and etching prin- in a former Franciscan monastery. Within those facilities the society hosts annualy
ting workshop, studios for visual artists, a rehearsal room for dance and theatre as about ten exhibitions focusing especially on contemporary art. The formidable
well as accommodation for artists from all over the world since 1991. exhibition contains the chapel with its magnificent gothic arched ceiling, the
former cloister and also the courtyard, particularly for big sculptures.
changing exhibitions and
opening hours all year Tue. - Sun. 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Kulturmodell Bräugasse / Bräugasse 9 / 94032 Passau Kunstverein Passau e.V. / Heiliggeistgasse 4 / 94032 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 37934034 / kulturmodell@passau.de / www.kulturmodell.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 9664666 / contact@kunstverein-passau.de / www.kunstverein-passau.de
ART ASSOCIATION 13 ARTISTS’ GROUP 15
“AGON PASSAU E. V.” “PRODUZENTENGALERIE PASSAU”
At the end of the 20th century various studios and decorative arts workshops moved It’s been 30 years since the Producers’ Group of Artists united and became one
into rooms on the ground floor in historic Höllgasse. Inspired by this, AGON Passau of the most important institutions within Passau‘s art world. The artists’ union
e.V. was founded in 2000 together with other artists of Passau. The translation of the maintains lively international exchange with other artists and institutions. The
Ancient Greek word AGON means competition. It emphasizes that the artists meet the exhibitions can also be seen through the window at the corner of Bräugasse /
challenge of a creative contest. Jesuitengasse and online.
changing exhibitions and during exhibitions
opening hours Thur. - Sun. 3 - 5 p.m.
AGON PASSAU e.V. / Höllgasse 12 / 94032 Passau Produzentengalerie Passau / Jesuitengasse 9 / 94032 Passau / Ph. +49 (0)8502 / 8250
Ph. +49 (0)151 / 12325882 / enricoherzig9@gmail.com / www.agon-passau.de info@produzentengalerie-passau.de / www.produzentengalerie-passau.de20 21
STAGES
5
Theatre of Passau‘s Prince-Bishop
I Theatre of Passau‘s Prince-Bishop
I Scharfrichterhaus
I Café Museum – Passau‘s Jazz Club
Scharfrichterhaus22 23
THEATRE OF PASSAU‘S 16
CAFÉ MUSEUM – 18
PRINCE-BISHOP PASSAU‘S JAZZ CLUB
The Theatre of Passau‘s Prince Bishop offers top-class productions in a beautifully Recent awards again confirm the “Café Museum” as one of the top 20 Jazz Clubs
charming baroque theater ambiance. Whether dramas or operas, chamber music or in Germany and well established in the region. For 20 years now, the “Café” is
symphonic works, from antiquity to avant-garde – all its guests can experience ever- completing the cultural scenery of Passau and is a must for jazz-aficionados.
ything the theatric world has to offer. The theatre is one of the most important stages Musicians from entire Europe and the US and many other countries perform on
in the region today. stage under the late-gothic arches of the building.
Box office Tue. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
and Tue., Thur., Fri. 4 - 5:30 p.m. all year Tue. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
and 1 hour prior to performances at events 6 p.m. - midnight
depending on the event depending on the event
Theater im Fürstbischöflichen Opernhaus Passau / Gottfried-Schäffer-Str. 2 / 94032 Passau Café Museum - Der Jazzclub in Passau / Bräugasse 17 / 94032 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 9291913 / theater@passau.de / www.landestheater-niederbayern.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 21246410 / music@cafe-museum.de / www.cafe-museum.de
SCHARFRICHTERHAUS 17
The Scharfrichterhaus is a nationally known cabaret theater in Passau. A top-class pro-
gram of cabaret, comedy, literature an music has been offered for 43 years.
Office Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Events always start at 8 p.m.
depending on the event
Scharfrichterhaus / Milchgasse 2 / 94032 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 35900 / info@scharfrichterhaus.de / www.scharfrichterhaus.de24 25
GUIDED
TOURS
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St. Stephen‘s Cathedral
I Passau Highlights I It’s Christmas-time in Passau
I Passau‘s glory and misery I Passau‘s cathedral –
I Passau City Tour message & masterpiece
I 3 Courses at 3 Locations I Hals castle –
I Guided evening stroll crusaders & city founder
I Jogging-Tour I Culinary Tour:
I Food on Foot Tour The light and fruity one
I The “Lindl” – I Culinary Tour: All about beer
Passau‘s night watchman I Culinary Tour: All about spices
I Meetings with Passaus history I Geocaching Tour
I Passau‘s tragedies
Walk through the old town26 27
PASSAU HIGHLIGHTS PASSAU CITY TOUR
Join us for a little stroll through the historic center of Passau. Within 1 hour we will Join us on a gorgeous walk through the old city of Passau. The baroque city on three ri-
show you the most important highlights of this quaint town. By entertaining stories, vers has long been a magnet for traders and travellers. With our professional guides,
our certified guide will give you an overview of Passau, its history, people and culture. “Bavarian Venice” will astonish you from first moments in its winding streets.
daily 11 a.m., 2 p.m. May - Oct. Mon. - Sat. 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.; Sun. and
duration: 1 hr holidays 2:30 p.m.; Nov. - Apr. daily. 2:30p.m.; dur: 1 hr
adults: 9,00 € adults: 7,00 €
children: 4,50 € children: 3,50 €
minimum 1 person; prior notice only minimum 5 persons;
required Nov. - Apr., via phone or mail no prior notice
Mooring A11 Cathedral courtyard
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TOPassau GmbH & Co. KG / Stefan Heusler / Hermann-Mayrhofer-Str. 15 / 94036 Passau Passau Guides Eichberger Schiffsservice GmbH / Messestraße 6 / 94036 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)176 / 20801965 / info@topassau.de / www.topassau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 989000220 / passau-guides@globus-group.de / www.passau-guides.com
PASSAU‘S GLORY AND MISERY 3 COURSES AT 3 LOCATIONS
An exciting drama-tour takes back to baroque times: Court adviser Sir Hörnigk or If you cannot make up your mind where to have lunch or dinner, we will offer you the
court-pharmacist Mrs. Röttler present you the eventful history and the impressive best solution: enjoy 3 different courses at 3 different places in the centre of Passau.
buildings of the so called Bavarian Venice. Discover and understand Passau away In between, you will not only discover the hidden alleyways of Passau but also learn
from all common stereotypes. An extraordinary experience that will inspire you an about its history and highlights.
makes Passau unforgettable!
daily 2 p.m., every Sat. also 10 a.m. every Fri. 6 p.m. and on request
duration: 1:45 hrs duration: 3 hrs
adults: 13,00 €
59,00 €
children: 7,00 €
minimum 2 persons; minimum 4 persons;
prior notice via phone or mail prior notice via phone or mail
Town hall tower Mooring A11
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Passauer Stadtfuchs-Touren / Matthias Koopmann M.A. / Lindental 46c / 94032 Passau TOPassau GmbH & Co. KG / Stefan Heusler / Hermann-Mayrhofer-Str. 15 / 94036 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 45892 / stadtfuchspassau@aol.com / www.stadtfuchs-passau.de Ph. +49 (0)176 / 20801965 / info@topassau.de / www.topassau.de28 29
GUIDED EVENING STROLL FOOD ON FOOT TOUR
During this one-hour walking tour you will hear interesting stories and tales of This is the tour for the food lovers! We combine culinary specialties of Passau with
Passau‘s past and present, while exploring the baroque heart of the historic center entertaining stories about its history, culture and people. Follow the hidden alleyways
and strolling along St. Stephen‘s Cathedral as well as the bishop’s palaces. We to explore the landmarks of Passau and enjoy regional drinks/bites.
have chosen unique places for your visit with wonderful views. The tour ends with
a complimentary drink in one of Passau‘s typical taverns.
May - Oct. every Fri. 6 p.m. and Dec. 27 - every first Sat. of the month 10 a.m.
30.2021 and Jan. 1 -7.2022; duration: 1 hr and on request; duration: 2 hrs
13,00 € 29,00 €
minimum 2 persons; minimum 4 persons;
prior notice via phone prior notice via phone or mail
Rindermarkt 1
Mooring A11
(in front of St. Paul’s Church)
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JOGGING-TOUR
Let’s get started to discover romantic alleyways, fantastic views and hidden places
by jogging through Passau. Join our guide at moderate speed (which can be adapted
to the group) and treat yourself to some Bavarian refreshments on the way.
May - Oct. every Sun, 9:30 a.m.
and on request
29,00 €
minimum 4 persons;
prior notice via phone or mail
Mooring A11
D, GB
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THE “LINDL” – PASSAU‘S TRAGEDIES
PASSAU‘S NIGHT WATCHMAN
A romantic event: In lantern light a night-watchman leads you through the alleys, A terribly cheerful drama-tour and absolutely current: Again and again, Passau was
tells about his hard work and is looking for a capable assistant. Follow him in the hit by the worst catastrophes, and its citizens suffered terrible fears. Follow a plague
footsteps of catastrophys and uprisings, of tragic Jewish and episcopal fates. But doctor through churches, monasteries and alleys to the traces and locations of past
beware - he will involve you in the action! tragedies. And should it become dangerous - don’t worry: He will surely save you ...
08.01. / 05.02. / 19.02. / 05.11. /26.11 /03.12 - 6 p.m.
26.03. / 16.04. /01.10. / 29.10. - 8 p.m.
31.01. / 20.02. / 13.03. / 17.04. / 20.06. /
15.05. / 28.05. / 11.06. / 23.07. / 27.08. / 17.09. - 9:15 p.m.
19.06. / 17.07. / 28.08. / 04.09. / 16.10. / 13.11. / 18.12. - 10.07. / 05.09. / 06.11 - 2 p.m.
4 p.m.; duration: 1:45 hrs duration: 1:45 hrs
adults: 14,00 € adults: 13,00 €
children: 7,00 € children: 7,00 €
minimum 4 persons; minimum 2 persons;
prior notice via phone or mail prior notice via phone or mail
Staircase to the
Town hall tower D parish-church St.Paul D
(Rindermarkt)
Passauer Stadtfuchs-Touren / Matthias Koopmann M.A. / Lindental 46c / 94032 Passau Passauer Stadtfuchs-Touren / Matthias Koopmann M.A. / Lindental 46c / 94032 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 45892 / stadtfuchspassau@aol.com / www.stadtfuchs-passau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 45892 / stadtfuchspassau@aol.com / www.stadtfuchs-passau.de
MEETINGS WITH PASSAUS HISTORY IT’S CHRISTMAS-TIME
IN PASSAU
A fascinating spectacle arrangement. Exciting meetings with 6 different characters Enjoy with us a (pre-)Christmas walk through the baroque city of Passau and ex-
of Passau‘s history: An episcopal knight tries to prevent uprisings, an Italian cat- perience the special magic of this time! During this tour we will not only show you
hedral-architect has to solve enormous problems, Anna Maria Mozart is outraged the highlights of our city, but also stations of the Nativity trail. Christmas tales and
by an absolutely disappointing visit ... In the end, a sweet surprise awaits you in stories about typical Bavarian Christmas-customs make this city walk a special
an artist’s studio! experience.
26.11. / 03.12. / 10.12. / 17.12. - 6 p.m.
23.01. / 13.02. / 06.03. / 10.04. / 08.05. / 24. / 25. / 26.12. - 2 p.m.; duration: 1:30 hrs
19.06. / 17.07. / 28.08. / 04.09. / 16.10. /
13.11. / 18.12. - 4 p.m.
duration: 2 hrs 15,00 €
adults: 19,00 € minimum 2 persons;
children: 8,00 € prior notice via phone or mail
minimum 4 persons;
Rindermarkt 1 - St. Paul’s Church
prior notice via phone or mail
Town hall tower D D, GB
Passauer Stadtfuchs-Touren / Matthias Koopmann M.A. / Lindental 46c / 94032 Passau Passau Tours GmbH & Co. KG / Sechzehnerstr. 6c / 94032 Passau / Ph.+49 (0)163/4092992
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 45892 / stadtfuchspassau@aol.com / www.stadtfuchs-passau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 20986068 / info@passau-tours.com / www.passau-tours.com32 33
PASSAU‘S CATHEDRAL – CULINARY TOUR:
MESSAGE & MASTERPIECE THE LIGHT AND FRUITY ONE
Don’t just marvel at the largest baroque cathedral north of the Alps, but learn to Did you know that there used to be citrus trees in Passau in 1554 grown by the prince
read and understand properly! What content does the baroque splendor convey? bishops? During this tour, you will learn about the long history of prince bishops in
What problems did builders and artists have to deal with? Art historian Matthias Passau, about their power, but also about their way of dining. But you will also discover
Koopmann reveals the fascinating history of St. Stephen‘s Cathedral in a captiva- and taste new locally organically grown super food in drinks and dishes or as a healthy
snack and learn about the very special charity which grows these wonderful berries.
ting and lively way.
14.05. / 24.09. 5:30 p.m. and on request;
24.01. / 28.02. / 12.03. / 10.10. / 22.10. duration: 3 hrs
2 p.m.
duration: 1:45 hrs 62,00 €
adults: 11,00 € minimum 4 persons;
children: 6,00 € prior notice via phone or mail
minimum 4 persons; Kirchplatz in front of St. Gertraud -
prior notice via phone or mail Innstadt
Cathedral Courtyard
(Andreaskapelle) D D, GB
Passauer Stadtfuchs-Touren / Matthias Koopmann M.A. / Lindental 46c / 94032 Passau Passau Tours GmbH & Co. KG / Sechzehnerstr. 6c / 94032 Passau / Ph.+49 (0)163/4092992
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 45892 / stadtfuchspassau@aol.com / www.stadtfuchs-passau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 20986068 / info@passau-tours.com / www.passau-tours.com
HALS CASTLE – CULINARY TOUR:
CRUSADERS & CITY FOUNDER ALL ABOUT BEER
Once one of the largest castles in Lower Bavaria! An Hungarian queen resided Did you know that the Bavarian Purity Law of beer is more than 500 years old and is
here, war was declared on King Wenzel of Bohemia, Bamberg’s Bishop Albrecht was still applied? Learn how beer is produced, but also hear stories about the history of
imprisoned - a knightly search for traces through the buildings and vaults of the beer and – of course – also taste different kinds of beer and dishes with beer from
Halser Count’s Castle. Those who are brave put on heavy armor ... sturdy shoes & various chefs of Passau. The highlight is our surprise for you at the end of the tour!
torch required!
10.04. / 09.10. 11 a.m. and on request;
14.03. / 11.04. / 09.05. 10 a.m. duration: 3 hrs
11.07. 4 p.m.
duration: 2 hrs 59,00 €
adults: 13,00 € minimum 4 persons;
children: 7,00 € prior notice via phone or mail
minimum 4 persons;
Lions at Ludwigsplatz
prior notice via phone or mail
Passau-Hals -
D D, GB
marketplace
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Ph. +49 (0)851 / 45892 / stadtfuchspassau@aol.com / www.stadtfuchs-passau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 20986068 / info@passau-tours.com / www.passau-tours.com34 35
CULINARY TOUR: GEOCACHING TOUR
ALL ABOUT SPICES
Passau used to be a hotspot for the trade of spices and goods from the orient and Explore the hidden alleyways of Passau by this fun treasure hunt. You will not only
occident for centuries. Discover the taste of former times as well as modern cuisine and find little gifts, but also learn about Passau and its highlights.
learn about the vivid history of our 2000-year-old city.
27.03. / 23.10. 5:30 p.m. and on request; 22.05. 10 a.m. and on request;
duration: 3 hrs duration: 2 hrs
62,00 € 29,00 €
minimum 4 persons; minimum 4 persons;
prior notice via phone or mail prior notice via phone or mail
Nepomuk-Monument in front of
Mooring A11
Lukas-Kern-Orphanage in Ort
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BOAT
CRUISES &
BUS TRIPS
7
Three rivers city tour
I Panorama E-Citytour
I 3 River Panoramic Tour
I Passau City Tours on the Convertible Bus
I “Three Rivers” Sightseeing Tour
I Eventful Roundtrip with the Crystal Ship
I Barefoot lock tour
Passau in the evening light382 3
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PANORAMA E-CITYTOUR PASSAU CITY TOURS ON
THE CONVERTIBLE BUS
Come with our driver guide through Passau with our electric vehicles with open si- Departure of City Tour: Untere Donaulände (A11), further pick-up Bahnhofstrasse.
dewalls. You are closer to the Passau sights and the city life - including photo stops Drive via Klostergarten, Innstraße, Ludwigsplatz to Rindermarkt. Through the his-
at the Cathedral, the City Hall, the 3 Rivers Conjunction Point and Mariahilf Abbey. torical center via Steinweg to the Cathedral followed by Rathaus (town hall). From
there crossing the suspension bridge to Veste Oberhaus (castle, fortress). Back to
starting point via Neue Rieser Straße (beautiful view of Passau).
Apr. - Oct. daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and during Apr. - Oct. daily 10, 11:15 a.m., 12:30,
the Christmas market; duration: 1 hr 2:30 p.m.; duration: 1:15 hrs
adults: 12,00 €
adults: 15,00 €
children up to 7 years: 6,00 €
minimum 3 persons; minimum 1 person;
no prior notice no prior notice
Untere Donaulände
Cathedral / main entrance opposite mooring A 11
D, GB D
Passau Guides Eichberger Schiffsservice GmbH / Messestraße 6 / 94036 Passau Donau-Schiffs-Reise-Center Helmut Eckerl e.K. / Kastnergasse 1 / 94032 Passau
Ph. +49 851 / 989000220 / passau-guides@globus-group.de / www.passau-guides.com Ph. +49 (0)851 / 34262 / info@d-s-r-c.de / www.donau-schiffs-reise-center.de
3 RIVER PANORAMIC TOUR “THREE RIVERS”
SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Explore the different characters of our 3 rivers by our convertible bus and take little Enjoy an unforgettable view of Passau with its Italian flair and colorful buildings.
strolls along the water. Within 2 hours we explore the local’s favorite spots, which See St. Stephan‘s Cathedral, the confluence of the three rivers Danube, Inn and
couldn’t be more diverse. At the end, a little surprise rounds up the tour. Ilz, Oberhaus Castle and the Monastery Maria Hilf. You will also obtain interesting
information about the city via loudspeakers.
Apr. - Oct. Fri., 4 - 6 p.m.; bookable on several times a day 03.04. - 07.11.,
other days for groups up to 28 people and 27.11. / 28.11. / 4.12. / 5.12. / 11.12.
12.12. / 18.12. / 19.12. / 26. - 31.12.;
main season: 01.05. - 03.10. every 30 min. every
26,00 € day, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; duration: 45 min
minimum 6 persons; adults: 10,00 €
prior notice via phone or mail children 6 - 13 years: 5,00 €
main season: mooring A 7/8
Mooring A11
off season: mooring A 11
D, GB D, GB
TOPassau GmbH & Co. KG / Stefan Heusler / Hermann-Mayrhofer-Str. 15 / 94036 Passau Donauschifffahrt Wurm & Noé GmbH & Co. KG / Höllgasse 26 / 94032 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)176 / 20801965 / info@topassau.de / www.topassau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 929292 / info@donauschifffahrt.eu / www.donauschifffahrt.eu40 41
EVENTFUL ROUNDTRIP BAREFOOT
WITH THE CRYSTAL SHIP LOCK TOUR
Come aboard of the Crystal Ship – Exclusively made with Swarovski Crystals: On this Your time-out upon the Danube: The Barefoot Boat by Til Schweiger is your new happy
two-hour tour from Passau to Kasten, Obernzell and back you will be enchanted by the place and takes you on a relaxed 3 ½ hours trip from Passau to Engelhartszell with an
magic of the water, the world of Crystals and the romantic river landscape! impressive crossing of the lock in Jochenstein. Take a seat on board, enjoy a drink or
delicious meal and recharge your batteries!
main season: 01.05. - 03.10.
daily 10:30 a.m., 1, 3:15 p.m. 01.05. - 10.10.,
off season: 03. - 30.04. / 04. - 24.10. daily 10 a.m., 2 p.m.
daily 11:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m.; duration: 3:30 hrs.
duration: 2 hrs.
adults: 16,00 €; children 6 - 13 years:
22,00 €
8,00 €; children ut to 5 years: free
Mooring A 11 Mooring A 11
D, GB D, GB
Donauschifffahrt Wurm & Noé GmbH & Co. KG / Höllgasse 26 / 94032 Passau Donauschifffahrt Wurm & Noé GmbH & Co. KG / Höllgasse 26 / 94032 Passau
Ph. +49 (0)851 / 929292 / info@donauschifffahrt.eu / www.donauschifffahrt.eu Ph. +49 (0)851 / 929292 / info@donauschifffahrt.eu / www.donauschifffahrt.euENJOY BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
TOURIST-INFORMATION PASSAU
RATHAUSPLATZ 2 · 94032 PASSAU BAHNHOFSTRASSE 28 · 94032 PASSAU
Easter - September Easter - September
Mon. - Fri. 08:30 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 09:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Sat., Sun., holidays 09:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Sat., Sun., holidays 10:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m.
October - Easter
Mon. - Thur. 08:30 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. October - Easter
Fri. 08:30 a.m. - 04:00 p.m. Mon. - Thur. 09:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Sat., Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri. 09:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
12:45 p.m. - 16:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m.
Sun., holidays closed
CONTACT
Phone +49 (0)851 / 396-610 / Fax +49 (0)851 / 396-623
tourist-info@passau.de / tourism.passau.de
Find us online:
The most beautiful shots of the THREE_RIVERS_CITY:
www.instagram.com/passaugefaelltmir
Daily tips:
www.facebook.com/passaugefaelltmir
WLAN almost citywide:
Passau wireless
News, tourism and city administration:
www.passau.de
The latest event tips:
www.kalender.passau.de
IMPRINT
Publisher: Stadt Passau
Content:
Passau Tourismus & Stadtmarketing, Bahnhofstraße 28, 94032 Passau
(subject to change, no claim to be exhaustive; State 2/2021, issue 2021)
Picture credits:
Stadt Passau as well as placed at disposal by the respective institutions;
p. 2, 6, 12, 41 Marcel Peda; p. 8, 9, 25, 40 Hajo Dietz; p. 11, 13 Toni Scholz;
p. 20, 22 Peter Litvai/Landestheater Niederbayern; p. 22 Martin Weber; p. 29 Susanne Wax;
p. 34 Erik Lehner; p. 37 Florian Weichselbaumer
Layout: Alexander Kohn | Büro für digitale Gestaltung
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