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... 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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Minimum number of participants Languages Museum Veste Oberhaus 4 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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I Conjunction Point of Danube, Inn and Ilz I 2 Town Hall I St. Stephen‘s Cathedral, Organ Concerts I Pilgrimage Church “Mariahilf”

Ludwigsteig Fortress Veste Oberhaus 2 8 9 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 / [email protected] / 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 / [email protected] / tourismus.passau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 2356 / [email protected] / www.mariahilf-passau.de 10 11 MUSEUMS

Museum Of Modern Art Wörlen

I Fortress “Veste Oberhaus” and Museum 3Roman Museum “Kastell Boiotro” I 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 3 12 13 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 / [email protected] / www.oberhausmuseum.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 3838790 / [email protected] / 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 / [email protected] / www.stadtarchaeologie.de [email protected] / www.glasmuseum.de 14 15 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 / [email protected] / 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 contains 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 / [email protected] / www.dackelmuseum.de 16 17 GALLERIES

Art Association “Kunstverein Passau e. V.” – Sankt Anna-Kapelle

I 4Exhibition 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” 4 18 19 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 / [email protected] / www.kulturmodell.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 9664666 / [email protected] / 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 / [email protected] / www.agon-passau.de [email protected] / www.produzentengalerie-passau.de 20 21 STAGES

Theatre of Passau‘s Prince-Bishop

I 5 Theatre of Passau‘s Prince-Bishop I Scharfrichterhaus I Café Museum – Passau‘s Jazz Club Scharfrichterhaus 5 22 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 / [email protected] / www.landestheater-niederbayern.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 21246410 / [email protected] / 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 / [email protected] / www.scharfrichterhaus.de 24 25 GUIDED TOURS

St. Stephen‘s Cathedral

I Passau Highlights I It’s Christmas-time in Passau 6Passau‘s glory and misery Passau‘s cathedral – I I 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 town 6 26 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

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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 / [email protected] / www.topassau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 989000220 / [email protected] / 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

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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 / [email protected] / www.stadtfuchs-passau.de Ph. +49 (0)176 / 20801965 / [email protected] / www.topassau.de 28 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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Passau Tours GmbH & Co. KG / Sechzehnerstr. 6c / 94032 Passau / Ph.+49 (0)163/4092992 TOPassau GmbH & Co. KG / Stefan Heusler / Hermann-Mayrhofer-Str. 15 / 94036 Passau Ph. +49 (0)851 / 20986068 / [email protected] / www.passau-tours.com Ph. +49 (0)176 / 20801965 / [email protected] / www.topassau.de

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

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TOPassau GmbH & Co. KG / Stefan Heusler / Hermann-Mayrhofer-Str. 15 / 94036 Passau Ph. +49 (0)176 / 20801965 / [email protected] / www.topassau.de 30 31 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

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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 / [email protected] / www.stadtfuchs-passau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 45892 / [email protected] / 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

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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 / [email protected] / www.stadtfuchs-passau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 20986068 / [email protected] / www.passau-tours.com 32 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

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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

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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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Passau Tours GmbH & Co. KG / Sechzehnerstr. 6c / 94032 Passau / Tel.+49 (0)163/4092992 TOPassau GmbH & Co. KG / Stefan Heusler / Hermann-Mayrhofer-Str. 15 / 94036 Passau Ph. +49 (0)851 / 20986068 / [email protected] / www.passau-tours.com Ph. +49 (0)176 / 20801965 / [email protected] / www.topassau.de 36 37 BOAT CRUISES & BUS TRIPS

Three rivers city tour

I Panorama E-Citytour 73 River Panoramic Tour I 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 light 7 382 339 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

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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 / [email protected] / www.passau-guides.com Ph. +49 (0)851 / 34262 / [email protected] / 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

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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 / [email protected] / www.topassau.de Ph. +49 (0)851 / 929292 / [email protected] / www.donauschifffahrt.eu 40 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

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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 / [email protected] / www.donauschifffahrt.eu Ph. +49 (0)851 / 929292 / [email protected] / www.donauschifffahrt.eu ENJOY BEAUTIFUL VIEWS TOURIST-INFORMATION PASSAU

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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 [email protected] / tourism.passau.de

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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 Print: PASSAVIA Druckservice GmbH & Co. KG