When to visit Passau: Summer is ideal for boat trips at the confluence of Passau's three rivers and exploring the old town by foot
When is the best time to visit Passau?
Avg Temp
14–24°C
Rainfall
Moderate, ~85mm/month
Best Time
Summer is ideal for boat trips at the confluence of Passau's three rivers and exploring the old town by foot
Packing Tips (3)
- Comfortable shoes for the hilly old town streets
- A light rain layer, as summer showers are common near the rivers
- Sun protection for riverside walks
What does Passau cost?
Typical prices
- Budget meal€10.00
- Mid-range meal€22.00
- Cappuccino€3.00
- Domestic beer€3.80
- Taxi (per km)€2.00
- Public transport ticket€2.50
- Museum entry€6.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)€100.00
Local currency: EUR
Food & Drink
Heilig-Geist-Stift-Schenke
Historic wine tavern in a 14th-century hospital building in the old town, serving traditional Bavarian dishes in a vaulted cellar.
Cafe Median
Casual cafe on the old town's Rathausplatz, popular for coffee and cake with a view of the Danube.
Zum Grünen Baum
Traditional Gasthaus serving hearty Bavarian and Austrian-influenced dishes near the Inn river.
Innstadt riverside bars
Small bar and cafe strip along the Inn river promenade in the Innstadt quarter, a relaxed spot for evening drinks with river views.
Culture & History
Passau Cathedral (Dom St. Stephan)
Baroque cathedral famous for housing the largest church organ in the world, with regular organ concerts audible throughout the old town.
Veste Oberhaus
Hilltop fortress overlooking the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, now housing the Oberhausmuseum on Passau's history.
Museum Moderner Kunst Passau
Museum of modern art in the old town with a focus on 20th-century German and Austrian art, including Georg Philipp Wörlen.
Constantin Filmtheater Passau
Central cinema in Passau showing mainstream releases.
Europäische Wochen Passau
Long-running summer festival of classical music, opera and theatre held across Passau's historic venues.
Nature & Outdoors
Bavarian Forest (Bayerischer Wald)
Forested low-mountain national park with hiking trails and treetop walkways, a popular day trip from Passau.
Active & Fun
Passau freibad (Halser Freizeitzentrum)
Outdoor public swimming complex on the edge of the city, popular in summer with locals.
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