Passau, Germany: Things To Do In The City Of Three Rivers [Travel Guide]

This time, we stopped in the small city, colourful city of Passau, Germany. The city lies very close to the Austrian border and is also the point where THREE major rivers - the Ilz, Danube, and Inn - meet!
From a stunning cathedral to the charming old town, we had a really relaxing time exploring the city when we visited at the start of September! We even got the chance to hike up to the Veste Oberhaus - a fortress that is over 800 years old - and enjoyed a drink with amazing views! Passau is also a popular stop for Danube river cruises so if you're visiting Passau (for whatever reason), this video should give you a snapshot of what to expect!
Of course, here are our articles with lots of tips for travelling to Passau. We'll add more as we publish them:
- Things to Do in Passau: www.penguinandpia.com/en/thin...
- Where to Stay in Passau: www.penguinandpia.com/en/wher...
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[@cassandra8620]

The cathedral in Passau is always under renovation, especially the gothic part. I never saw it without scuffholding and I lived there for almost 50 years❤️❤️

[@ogcaveman8120]

Yeah i love my city!

[@Penguinandpia]

We did too! Didn't know what to expect but it's definitely a place we'd recommend people check out if they are in the area :)

[@user-tg1sy1us6t]

站在山丘上聽到德國帕紹城鎮上傳來的鐘聲，有種甜蜜的幸福感……

[@aldityaprasetyawan2328]

I think when this is filmed i was in exchange program to Passau. honestly, it was very wonderful experience and very beautiful city. You can hike everywhere and still enjoy the view. The people are so nice and welcoming. I would love to come back here again oneday together with my erasmus friends. I hope i can make it and this pandemic will end soon. And ofc i love your vlog! Keep up the good work ❤️

[@RFM-]

I love it. We travel to Germany almost everyy year, but I have never been to Passau. Hope to visit this summer. From this German girl and Scottish husband from TORONTO

[@Penguinandpia]

Thanks! Yup, we'd recommend a stop - it would make sense to hit it on the way to other cities in the area like Linz, Salzburg, Munich, etc. Even Regensburg is worth a night! Hope you're enjoying snowy Toronto right now! :)

[@s1234emily2ne1]

Wow!! This city is sooooo beautiful!!! I can't wait to study master degree in Passau😍😍 Love your video👍👍

[@Penguinandpia]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed the video! - and yay for Master's degrees in Passau! Would be an awesome place to study with so much nature close by :) Best of luck!!!

[@playerpressident9569]

I live in Passau

[@linajurgensen4698]

I love your videos! They’re very helpful.❤️

[@danshadbolt7971]

Thanks for the insight guys, I've driven past Passau on many occasions and it was good to see what I've been missing!

[@ermannomorando4474]

Lovely city

[@rodrigocarrilho9392]

The city is lovely indeed. The cathedral is a must see, for sure. When I visited Passau it was being displayed the Cathedral history, through projections and classical music, always held on Fridays nights. It was in October 2019... I don't know if it is still there. If so, it's something that shan't be missed!! Loved Passau!!! Great vid!! Lots of love from Brazil!!

[@ariannazindl2857]

i love my city

[@Penguinandpia]

We do, too! We had such a nice time in Passau :)

[@yashesvii]

Passau is beautiful! I wanted to know what is the most common profession people have in town?

[@Haydini69]

I’m driving to Passau from Regensburg right now. Great video!

[@MarkWayUp]

I sure can't wait to see all this...your videos get me itching...i want to go pack my bags :)

[@Penguinandpia]

Honestly Mark - we love your enthusiasm for exploring Germany. If you are going to Passau on your next trip be sure to go up to the Castle!

[@MarkWayUp]

@@Penguinandpia my wife is from Germany...she is more excited than me to see her family again and thanks your video for bringing back memories for her! we will indeed see the castle as one of many! :)

[@Vorgewandert]

I really have to go again in Passau. it is a nice city ; ))

[@Penguinandpia]

You should! It's definitely worth checking out more than once :)

[@RikiHawk]

I used to visit Passau frequently in my early 20s as a secrets in Germany.

[@Penguinandpia]

Well, the secret is out - but it's definitely a city worth visiting! :)

[@adysluminsky9182]

I went to Passau last october 2019 I loved to get lost in this city...they have delicious ice cream too

[@Penguinandpia]

Glad to hear you loved the city - definitely good for a wander. Do you remember the place you got ice cream? :)

[@adysluminsky9182]

@@Penguinandpia the name of the icecream store was PUROGELATO

[@DowntheWrabbitHole]

I have not yet been to Germany, but I would love to explore the country one day! I tried learning a bit of German before we went to Austria but it is a difficult language to learn all by yourself.

[@Penguinandpia]

Definitely - it's hard to learn even with Eric having his own German to help him!

[@mybile7464]

Down the Wrabbit Hole, I agree, German is not easy to learn... But:What about Latin? As Passau was a border point of the Roman, Empire, maybe you can communicate in Latin.. Just try it

[@leDespicable]

"The cathedral was under renovation when we visited". Rule of thumb, cathedrals are always under renovation, so there's almost no way you'll ever see them without scaffolding :P

[@advancedomega]

As an ex-student who had lived in Passau for ca. 5 years ... I seconded this.

[@sonicshaman2997]

my mom is 54 living in passau since her birth and she said she never saw the cathedral without scaffoling

[@leDespicable]

Yep, although the front façade of the Passauer Dom is ususally visible, it's the back that's always covered in scaffolding lol

[@Miguel-ve1lh]

👏🏰

[@kevinman5019]

I really liked the video. Great job! What about nightlife? Any cool bars or pubs? Were there riding paths along the river for bicycles? I live in Bavaria and have been wanting to get down there but haven’t been to Passau yet. It looks great.

[@Penguinandpia]

Hey Kevin! Thanks for the kind words. It's definitely worth checking out. We didn't get a chance to experience the nightlife but from what we know there's a decently sized student population so there is a nice little nightlife scene to explore. As for paths, there is a path along the Danube - we saw loads of bikes parked in our hotel and around town. Let us know if you end up heading there! :)

[@mybile7464]

Kevin, the "Donauradweg" is well-known, easy, quiet and cheap places to sleep. You can cycle down to Budapest or even further on. There is a good selection of "night life". 12000 students want to be entertained. Try "Camera", or "Irish Pub" or.... Just ask young people strolling around the campus... Enjoy your stay in my home town!

[@christljulia3310]

A nice bar is ,,funky buda bar,,

[@kevinman5019]

@@mybile7464 , Thank you very much. My plans were interrupted by Covid but as soon as Bavaria relaxes restrictions I am heading south. Thank you

[@kevinman5019]

@@christljulia3310 , I shall look there first. Thank you.

[@susisargnagel7634]

I live near the Dom🎉🎉🎉(cathedral)

[@ClubBlau]

Isn't the Dackelmuseum (Daschund Museum) in Regensburg? I couldn't find another one in Passau.

[@Penguinandpia]

It is now - it seems the founders moved it to Regensburg. This video is over 4 years old - and pre-pandemic - so it's no surprise things have changed!

[@shirarafaeli8592]

do u know how to get there in a bus?

[@user-tg1sy1us6t]

德國真的好美

[@benedikthaas6789]

Hier ist der deutsche Kommenar.

[@Penguinandpia]

Darauf haben wir gewartet ;D

[@benedikthaas6789]

@@Penguinandpia Liebe Grüße aus Passau!

[@richie_bodo]

Bayern Love

[@Penguinandpia]

Indeed - we do love Bayern! What's your favourite place?

[@flasheart49]

Ruined for me by the annoying music.

[@3vimages471]

See where the Hitler's and the Himmler's lived and where little Adolf and little Heinrich played .... not joking.

[@generalfeldmarschall3781]

Yes and we're Hitler almost drowned

[@3vimages471]

@@generalfeldmarschall3781 Where

[@virtuelles-ankerzentrum]

Used to live in a Appartement wich Has been used by one of the core article creator of AH. Still feel not as Nazi 🤷