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Things to see in Passau (Germany): 48 places and when to go
Passau is a town in Germany with around 51,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 48 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (13), History (10), With kids (8). The best known are St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau, Jochenstein power station and Veste Oberhaus. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 48.5755, 13.4412
- Population
- About 51,000
- Places
- 48 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (13) · History (10) · With kids (8) · Nature (6) · Wildlife (6) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 125 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Oberfrauenwald, at 945 m.
What to see in Passau
The places in and around Passau, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St. Stephen's Cathedral, PassauCathedral1.8 km
- Jochenstein power stationBuilding in Engelhartszell an der Donau, Austria21 km
- Veste OberhausFortress in Passau, Germany2.2 km
- MariensäuleMaria column in Wernstein am Inn, Austria7.8 km
- OberfrauenwaldMountain in Germany20 km
- Burg KrämpelsteinCastle11 km
- Museum of Modern ArtMuseum in Passau, Germany2.3 km
- Bavarian Forest Museum VillageMuseum in Germany19 km
- St. Paul in PassauChurch in Passau1.6 km
- RuhmannsbergMountain in Germany20 km
- ScharfrichterhausArts centre and cinema in Passau, Germany2.1 km
- Schloss Aicha vorm WaldBuilding in Aicha vorm Wald, Lower Bavaria, Germany15 km
- Burg AltjochensteinCastle ruin22 km
- Schalding motorway bridgeBridge5.8 km
- St. Franz XaverChurch building in Thyrnau, Lower Bavaria, Germany8.6 km
- Vils-EngtalNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany21 km
- GlasscherbenvillaVilla in Passau, Germany586 m
- Donauleiten von Passau bis JochensteinNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany12 km
- Forchenhügel und MoosleitenNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany22 km
- Halser IlzschleifenNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany3.1 km
- Vogel- und Tierpark IrgenödZoo in Germany14 km
- ApostelbräuBrewery16 km
- AquaQuell SPAHot spring bath12 km
- Babalu Funpark PassauWith kids3.9 km
And the other 24, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Benediktweg, Donausteig Wanderungen, E8 Austria, Goldsteig N23: Hauzenberg - Passau, Goldsteig S21: Schrottenbaummühle - Fischhaus, Goldsteig S22: Ruderting - Passau, Ilztalwanderweg Nr. 2, Mittlerer Goldener Steig, Mühlviertler Mittellandweg (150), Passau - Obernzell Donausteig Etappe, Schärdinger Hütte, Schmugglerweg, Via Sancti Martini HW-31-01 Passau - Neuhaus am Inn
- With kids: Freibad Haselbach, Freibad Unteriglbach, Hallenbad Aidenbach, Karoli-Badepark, Pullman City, Wildpark Ortenburg
- Hot springs: Raßbacher Naturbadeweiher
- Food and drink: ThomasBräu, Weinbau Weizenberger, Weißbräu Andorfer
- Stargazing: Volkssternwarte Passau
When to go to Passau
The best time to visit Passau is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:31
- FebPossible9:56
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:01
- JunBest time15:54
- JulBest time15:32
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:55
- DecBest time8:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. In April, 47 of the 48 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Passau
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 125 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bad Füssing11 places26 km
- Schönberg13 places30 km
- Neureichenau20 places35 km
- Moos30 places40 km
- Mauth29 places41 km
- Schönau12 places45 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Passau?
The best known: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau, Jochenstein power station, Veste Oberhaus, Mariensäule, Oberfrauenwald. In all, 48 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Passau?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06.
How do you get to Passau?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 125 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Passau as the destination and these 48 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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