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Passau

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Passau is a German city located in the Southeast of Germany on the Austrian border. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz. The Three Rivers City, as it’s also known, is unique for its three contrasting currents of blue, green and black. Old Town of Passau is home to towering buildings of striking architecture: the majestic fortress Veste Oberhaus, the Pilgrimage Church Mariahilf and St Stephen's Cathedral. Many of Passau’s attractions can be found in this area, including the New Bishop’s Residence, the Gothic Town Hall, as well as many churches and museums. Visitors can stroll along the riverfront promenades and romantic lanes whilst enjoying the picturesque landscape. For modern art, The Museum of Modern Art and Glass Museum Passau are recommended as they offer something a bit different. Theatre and cabaret are a popular evening pastime, with performances at the former Prince Bishopric Theatre or some lively cabaret and Jazz at the Scharfrichterhaus. Visitors will also find many traditional local Bavarian and Austrian cafes and restaurants offering a cosy atmosphere with home cooked food from local produce.

Cruises visiting Passau165

14-night cruise from PragueNov 21(Sat) +2 more · Emerald Luna
Per person fromKRW 7,970,000
14-night cruise from PragueNov 21(Sat) +1 more · Emerald Luna
Per person fromKRW 13,850,000
14-night cruise from ParisNov 22(Sun) · Emerald Dawn
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14-night cruise from ParisNov 22(Sun) · Emerald Dawn
Per person fromKRW 10,520,000
7-night cruise from BudapestNov 24(Tue) +1 more · Emerald Sky
Per person fromKRW 6,100,000
14-night cruise from BudapestNov 24(Tue) +3 more · Emerald Luna
Per person fromKRW 5,880,000
7-night cruise from BudapestNov 24(Tue) +3 more · Emerald Sky
Per person fromKRW 5,350,000
14-night cruise from BudapestNov 24(Tue) +2 more · Emerald Luna
Per person fromKRW 7,550,000
7-night cruise from NurembergNov 25(Wed) +1 more · Emerald Sun
Per person fromKRW 5,770,000
14-night cruise from AmsterdamNov 25(Wed) · Emerald Dawn
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14-night cruise from AmsterdamNov 25(Wed) · Emerald Dawn
Per person fromKRW 9,190,000
7-night cruise from PragueNov 28(Sat) · Emerald Sky
Per person fromKRW 8,240,000

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  • Emerald Cruises

Cruise port in Germany

Passau

Allow about 5 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 12 hours. 21 places to explore.

Ships calling here
7 ships
Upcoming sailings
488 sailings
Average time in port
About 12 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 1,687

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Passau cruise terminals. Allow about 5 min each way from the terminal to the city center.

  • 2 cruise terminals

    The assigned dock is one of Passau Donaulände pier (Passau Donaulände / Fritz-Schäffer-Promenade), Passau-Lindau landing (Passau-Lindau Flusskreuzfahrt-Anlegestelle) and varies by sailing.

  • Noon pipe organ concert at St. Stephen's Cathedral

    St. Stephen's Cathedral houses the world's largest Catholic cathedral pipe organ. From May through October each year, a majestic 30-minute noon concert is held daily at 12:00, except Sundays and public holidays (admission about 5–6 EUR), making it a must-see for river cruise passengers.

  • Distinctive color contrast at the confluence of three rivers (Dreiflüsseeck)

    Passau is where three rivers meet: the Danube (blue-green), the Inn from the Alps (pale limestone gray/jade), and the Ilz from the Bohemian wetlands (dark brown). At the confluence at Ortsspitze, you can clearly see the striking sight of the three differently colored waters mixing.

About 12 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

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Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

WalkAbout 5 minEUR 0

Donaulände Pier (Fritz-Schäffer-Promenade) → St. Stephen's Cathedral (Dom St. Stephan)

After disembarking, walk south along Schrottgasse from the pier to reach Cathedral Square (Domplatz) in 5 minutes.

WalkAbout 15 minEUR 0

Donaulände Pier → Three Rivers Point (Dreiflüsseeck / Ortsspitze)

Walk about 1.1 km along the flat riverside promenade from the pier toward the eastern tip of the peninsula (Ortsspitze) to reach the park where three rivers meet.

WalkAbout 25 minEUR 0

Donaulände Pier → Veste Oberhaus Fortress

Cross Prince Regent Luitpold Bridge (Luitpoldbrücke), then follow the zigzag stone steps of Ludwigssteig on foot to the top of the fortress hill.

ShuttleAbout 10 minEUR 0~EUR 5

Passau-Lindau Pier → Passau Old Town (Altes Rathaus)

At Lindau pier, take the cruise line's free shuttle or city bus 3 and get off at the stop in front of the Old Town Hall.

Passau places to explore

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St. Stephen's Cathedral
Sights

St. Stephen's Cathedral

This Passau cathedral was rebuilt in Italian Baroque style in the 17th century and has one of the world's largest Catholic pipe organs, with 17,974 pipes, and a grand white stucco ceiling.

Visit
about 50 min
Admission
free~EUR 6

General admission to the cathedral is free. The paid pipe-organ concert, held daily at 12 p.m. from May through October, requires a ticket (about 5–6 EUR).

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Veste Oberhaus
Sights

Veste Oberhaus

Built by prince-bishops in 1219, this huge 65,000-square-meter hilltop fortress has the Oberhaus Museum and a prime viewpoint over Passau's old town and the confluence of 3 rivers.

Visit
about 1 hr 30 min
Admission
EUR 6
Mariahilf Pilgrimage Church
Sights

Mariahilf Pilgrimage Church

This Baroque pilgrimage church stands on a hill across the Inn. Its famous Pilgrimage Stairway has 321 wooden-roofed steps, climbed on one's knees in prayer.

Visit
about 1 hr
Admission
Free
New Bishop's Residence
Sights

New Bishop's Residence

This ornate Rococo palace was built for prince-bishops in the 18th century. Visitors can see the grand staircase with ceiling frescoes and the cathedral treasury.

Visit
about 50 min
Admission
EUR 4
Niedernburg Abbey
Sights

Niedernburg Abbey

Founded in the 8th century, this Benedictine abbey church houses the marble tomb of Blessed Gisela, wife of Hungary's first king, St. Stephen, and draws many pilgrims.

Visit
about 40 min
Admission
Free
Schaiblingsturm
Sights

Schaiblingsturm

This cylindrical stone tower was built in the 14th century as a fortified tower on the Inn waterfront and is a signature Passau heritage site associated with monitoring and defending salt-trading ships.

Visit
about 20 min
Admission
Free

Cruises calling at Passau

488 sailings are grouped into 165 cruises by ship and route.

165 cruises call at this port.

About Passau

Passau is a German city located in the Southeast of Germany on the Austrian border. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz. The Three Rivers City, as it’s also known, is unique for its three contrasting currents of blue, green and black. Old Town of Passau is home to towering buildings of striking architecture: the majestic fortress Veste Oberhaus, the Pilgrimage Church Mariahilf and St Stephen's Cathedral. Many of Passau’s attractions can be found in this area, including the New Bishop’s Residence, the Gothic Town Hall, as well as many churches and museums. Visitors can stroll along the riverfront promenades and romantic lanes whilst enjoying the picturesque landscape. For modern art, The Museum of Modern Art and Glass Museum Passau are recommended as they offer something a bit different. Theatre and cabaret are a popular evening pastime, with performances at the former Prince Bishopric Theatre or some lively cabaret and Jazz at the Scharfrichterhaus. Visitors will also find many traditional local Bavarian and Austrian cafes and restaurants offering a cosy atmosphere with home cooked food from local produce.

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