FIRST TIME in GERMANY! Including a Special Okoberfest!! (Passau & Vilshofen)

The last day of our Danube River cruise, we cross into Germany with two different ports in one day. This morning we arrive at one of the most beautiful Baroque cities in Germany, Passau. Upon arrival, we stroll through the city on a guided walking tour. Passau is known as the Dreiflussetadt or ‘City of Three Rivers’ because the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers all converge here. The town has many notable Baroque buildings and cobblestone streets, especially in the Old Town area. We were able to see the city’s fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to one of the largest pipe organs in the world (but was under refurbishment when we visited so couldn’t see it). But the church was beautiful and so full of history! We also passed through a local market where we sampled Leberkäse which translates to English as ‘liver cheese’ but doesn’t actually contain liver or cheese and is like a bologna but tastes like smoked ham. Really yummy! Then is started to rain… but I was determined to see the three rivers so I put my rain coat on and carried on!
In the afternoon, our last destination is the quaint village of Vilshofen. Surrounded by the Danube and Vils rivers, the town is one of the most picturesque in all of Bavaria. We end the night with a private Oktoberfest celebration hosted by AmaWaterways right outside of our ship. “The Beer Queen is waiting to welcome you and celebrate your visit the Bavarian way with local music, dance & beer!” This was so much fun! Even if you are not a beer drinker, the fun atmosphere, local all female band and lively dancing was a good time for all. And what a way to end this spectacular cruise!
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[@dansbeauty]

Passau is my family's hometown!! I have fond childhood memories visiting with my Oma and other family members. Passau is an absolutely beautiful town. I'm glad you got to visit and now I get to see your video of my beautiful town.!!!

[@EECCTravels]

It is a beautiful town! I truly enjoyed my visit!!

[@usaunpauschal395]

Thanks for that vlog. I grew up near Vilshofen and went to school there. It’s fun to see how tourists see my home, where I know every corner. Also fun, that I blog about travelling in the states, and to see another blogger who blogs about Germany. Hope you enjoyed it.

[@jamespugh]

Awesome trip . Always want see Germany 🇩🇪

[@debraherbert8751]

Loving your River Cruise videos!!! Keep them coming!

[@pamelawooden6012]

And the three rivers are different colors! Passau was one of my favorite places on our Grand European River cruise! So enjoy reminiscing while I watch your videos!

[@mkatal8329]

We were on the AmaBella and were in Passau on Easter Sunday! I didn't go to the service but was able to pop into the back and hear the organ and the musicians performing the Halleluia Chorus at the end of the service. It was spectacular. As a musician, I really wanted to see the organ, but it was really torn up. It still sounded great though. I'm having fun recognizing so much from your videos. We even went into the vending machine place! A lot of people on our boat got colds too, including me and my husband. We had thought of going on the Magna, it would have been fun to meet you if we had ended up on the same week!

[@barbarashuster9029]

We were in Passau on Sunday and got to hear that beautiful pipe organ, the largest in the world! The church was absolutely gorgeous.

[@karenb2782]

Thank you for doing a superb job on this series. I took the similar cruise on Viking several years ago. You explain everything perfectly and in such a calm demeanor. Excellent. Thank you!

[@jackredmond6023]

I love beer and pretzels! Let’s go.

[@teresalewelling7318]

Thank you for sharing this with me. I just loved it.

[@timothywalters4149]

as someone of German heritage I found this very heartwarming... hopefully there will be more to come

[@EECCTravels]

Awe thank you! One more video from Germany to come.

[@stomas5640]

We stayed in Landshut Germany and rode the train to the Munich Octoberfest back in the late 80's. It was free to get in and did not have to make reservations. One of the tents we went into everyone was singing American songs in english. People were standing on the tables drunk and having the best time. We loved it and want to do it again! And the beer was good

[@monikaliebold4225]

Hey - I'm a Bavarian girl. Great video. I love Passau and Vilshofen, where we owned a historic old farm house. Great memories of wonderful weekends there. Have fun in Munich - that's the capital of my beloved Bavaria. Yeah, I was born in Munich and lived nearby until we moved over to French-Polynesia. But I'm still in daily contact with my son, my brother and rest of family - all living still in Munich. If you need information about interesting places to visit in Munich or area around, just let me know. Greetings from Moorea (sister island of Tahiti) 🌴 🏖 😎 🇵🇫 🇫🇷 🇪🇺

[@helenmackinnon817]

Your a tough cookie rubbish u have been poorly great video very informative as always . ✌ 🇬🇧 xx

[@anncampbell5952]

I have enjoyed your videos of your river cruise. I was on a Christmas cruise on the Amanda in December. You have brought back so many memories. You had a few different stops but many the same. What a great way to see Europe.

[@anitawaris3850]

such great video. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@sandraperry8769]

I am sure enjoying coming along with you Elise!

[@rsnc23]

The Baroque style was a reaction to The Reformation. The extremely pleasing, elaborate style was meant to inspire, to create awe, to create emotional involement in an effort to minimize people leaving Catholicism for Protestatism. The concept then spread from Churches/Cathedrals/Basilicas to other types of structures, decorations, paintings, jewelry. The word likely originated from the Portuguese word for irregular pearl.

[@lindastover9541]

Great video ❤❤❤❤

[@constancecook-cruisetravel1166]

Thank you so much for sharing this I enjoyed the river cruise videos a lot I hope that I get to do one sometime in the future!!

[@EECCTravels]

It truly is a great way to travel!

[@ynys_mon6928]

You mentioned in another video that you have sinus problems. I do too, especially in the Spring when trees are blossoming. It’s horrible. Sometimes it has made me feel like whole face is under pressure, including my ears and teeth. I have found that avoiding dairy produce (butter, milk, cheese) is hugely helpful in managing my sinus problems. I adore cheese, so it’s not something I find easy. I generally switch to soya milk and have started using nutritional yeast instead of cheese in some recipes. It’s worth it to avoid the pain though. It does make things difficult when travelling, so I often choose vegan options, even though I am fine with eating eggs, meat and fish.

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

What a fun cruise !

[@EECCTravels]

It really was!

[@terrynelson1587]

You need to go back for the Christmas Markets.

[@brendasestito3186]

So want to vidit Passau now!

[@gregorydi2646]

I hope you have planned to go to the 1972 Olympic rotating restaurant in Munich don’t know the proper name. It was a cool experience and great views.

[@anneim7853]

Hello. My sister and I really enjoy watching a lot of your videos. Thank you so much for your detailed information on all your trips. I have a question. I’m planning to go to Europe on a Royal Caribbean Oasis class ship and was wondering how reliable and fast the internet is onboard. I’m a teacher and I’m thinking about meeting my class via Zoom to teach for 3 hours every day. If the Internet isn’t good, I’ll probably need to ask for a substitute. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 🙏

[@waynew2831]

My wife and I are taking this very cruise in early fall, 2024. I wish I knew what the Danube river levels are predicted to be in mid to late Sept.

[@beatricek3801]

Beautiful vlog , very interesting to see these different places…

[@gregorydi2646]

On the statue you didn’t mention the hidden Mickey. It was upside down but Mickey was there.lol

[@yogerke]

Great tours beautiful cities

[@vadimchernov7577]

What's your favorite country /city abroad so far that you have been to ?

[@sandymackendrick6135]

Prudish and modest 👀

[@elaine7877]

What month did u go? Def might be contacting u soon! Ty

[@EECCTravels]

This was in March. Such a fantastic trip!! You should definitely consider it.

[@Albanwinter]

Well I never! For a land filled with apple pastries they didn't even have cider for those who don't drink beer?! Hmph! LOL

[@usaunpauschal395]

Cider isn’t really a thing here 😮, that’s why we went to Maine last year in fall to have a proper mulled apple cider 😁

[@stevebartley628]

V is pronounced like F. A little confusing because W sounds like a V !

[@heidiarnette5066]

Where’s Jason?

[@EECCTravels]

It was a work trip for me and he stayed home with our new puppy.

[@heideleskun1163]

Yes, Americans are VERY Prudish. Everything from past history and even language is "outrage" Words, if not directed personally at you, are just words. Folks get offended in other countries for everyday words.