Best Passau Day Trips & Things to Do

Located at the spot where the Danube is joined by the Inn and Itz rivers, Passau is famous for its Old Town, with its glorious gothic and baroque architecture. The baroque masterpiece of St. Stephen's Cathedral contains one of the largest church pipe organs in the world; concerts are held frequently during the warmer months. History buffs will also love the Veste Oberhaus, a medieval fortress that served as the stronghold of local bishop. It houses the Oberhaus Museum, filled with fascinating exhibits about the history of Passau and the region.