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Passau, Germany

Passau is a city in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the Dreiflüssestadt, as the river Danube is joined by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north.

Type City

Why go

  • University town in Lower Bavaria, Germany.
  • Served by Aßberg UL.

History

Passau is a city in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the Dreiflüssestadt, as the river Danube is joined by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north.

Restaurants & places to go

Gasthaus Öller
German, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-23:45 · 5 Niederharter Straße, Passau, 94034 · gasthaus-oeller.de
Indoor
Gasthaus Wösner
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 10:00-13:30,16:30-23:59; Sa 10:00-23:59; Su 08:00-15:00 · 12 Hofmark, Münzkirchen, 4792 · woesner.at
Indoor
Gasthof Knott
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-24:00; Fr-Su 08:00-24:00 · 1, Tiefenbach, 94113 · gasthofknott.de
Indoor
Landgasthof "Zum Müller"
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00+; Su, PH "mittags und abends" Features: outdoor seating · 16 Passauer Straße, Ruderting, 94161 · landgasthofzummueller.de
Indoor
Rusticana pequeña
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00+; We off · 73 Heininger Straße, Passau, 94036 · rusticana-passau.de
Indoor
Cafe Wagner
Ice Cream, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 07:00-11:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · rudertinger-bauernbrot.de
Indoor
Gaißingers Gasthof Schlossbräu
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu off Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 9 Hofmarkstraße, Haselbach, 94113 · gaissinger.de
Indoor
Kirchenwirt Zacher
Regional, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 3 Dorfstraße, Tiefenbach, 94113 · kirchenwirt-zacher.de
Indoor

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Airports

Fürstenzell Airfield 11 km to the centre
Fürstenzell, BY, DE
Outdoor
Schärding-Suben Airfield 19 km to the centre
Suben, 4, AT
Outdoor
Vilshofen Airfield 21 km to the centre
Vilshofen an der Donau, BY, DE
Outdoor
Flugplatz Sonnen 21 km to the centre
Waldkirchen, BY, DE
Outdoor
Ried-Kirchheim Airfield 41 km to the centre
Kirchheim im Innkreis, 4, AT
Outdoor
Aßberg UL 23 km to the centre
Jandelsbrunn, BY, DE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Schiffanlegestelle Wurm+Noe
Ferry terminal · 0.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Wernstein
Ferry terminal · 7.7 km from the centre · Innschifffahrt Schärding
Outdoor
Schiffsanlegestelle
Ferry terminal · 7.7 km from the centre · Innschiff
Outdoor
Schärding
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre · Innschifffahrt Schärding
Outdoor
Neuhaus am Inn
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre · Innschiff
Outdoor
Schiffanlegestelle
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor
Dreiflüsse-Stadtrundfahrt
Ferry route · Donauschifffahrt Wurm & Noé GmbH & Co. KG
Outdoor
Innschiffahrt
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Passau, Germany
Passau, Germany
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aßberg UL; 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Schiffanlegestelle Wurm+Noe, 0.3 km); routes include Dreiflüsse-Stadtrundfahrt, Innschiffahrt.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Passau, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Deutsche Bahn
National rail
Rennsteigbahn GmbH & Co. KG
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

FlixBus
Intercity coach