PASSAU - The City On Three Rivers
Passau is located in Eastern Bavaria, on the border Germany- Austria. The three rivers – Danube, Inn and Ilz - lend the city on the Three-River-Conjunction-Point its unique beauty. It is situated on the Route of Emperors and Kings.
Passau was a Roman provincial town for over 400 years. With the establishment of an episcopal residence in 739, the city life of Passau began to develop. In the 13th century, Bishops became rulers of the independent, small principality of Passau.
Italian Baroque masters created in the 17th century today's city skyline. St. Steven's Cathedral housing the largest cathedral organ in the world. The Baroque design of Passau is dominated by large squares, romantic promenades, winding lanes and majestic bridges. Framed by the Veste Oberhaus castle and the pilgrimage monestary Mariahilf , the historical city centre of Passau looks like a floating ship.
Water and shipping have always been integral components to life in Passau. The local shipping company offers "three-river" city tours and excursion on the river Danube. Cruise ships invite to make a lovely trip to the cities and countrysides of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, Budapest and to the Black Sea.
Highlight in 2012: Year of Baroque
In the year 2012 Passau is going to celebrate its 350th anniversary as a baroque town built in Italian baroque style. Year-round will be numerous events based on the theme “Baroque“. The ultimate highlight of the “Year of Baroque“ will be the “Baroque Festival“ in Passau´s city centre from the 31st of August to the 2nd of September, 2012.
Getting there:
You can reach the three-river-city from all directions via ICE rapid rail connections, motorways and highways. The airports in Munich (Germany 150km/ 93 miles) is also not far away.
Top highlights of Passau:
- Conjunction Point of the three rivers: Danube, Inn and Ilz
- St. Steven's Cathedral with world's biggest Catholic church organ"
(17,974 pipes) - New Episcopal Residence with Rococo-Stairs and Museum of the Treasure of the Cathedral
- Town Hall with baroque rooms
- Fortress "Veste Oberhaus"" with the Cultural History Museum
Further Information:
Tourist-Information
Rathausplatz 3
94032 Passau
Telephone: +49 (0)851 95598-0
Fax: +49 (0)851 35107
Email: tourist-info@passau.de
Homepage: http://www.tourism.passau.de
