Veste Oberhaus Fortress

Veste Oberhaus is a fortress that was founded in 1219 and, for most of its time, served as the stronghold of the Bishop of Passau, Germany. The fortress is located on the mountain crest St. Georgsberg on the left side of the Danube between it and the Ilz, and dominates the old city of Passau, which it faces across the Danube. Below Oberhaus on the promontory between the two rivers is Veste Niederhaus, part of the fortress system.
Veste Oberhaus is a fortress that was founded in 1219 and, for most of its time, served as the stronghold of the Bishop of Passau, Germany. The fortress is located on the mountain crest St. Georgsberg on the left side of the Danube between it and the Ilz, and dominates the old city of Passau, which it faces across the Danube. Below Oberhaus on the promontory between the two rivers is Veste Niederhaus, part of the fortress system.
Overlooking Passau Germany.

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St. Stephen's Cathedral is a baroque church from 1688 in Passau, Germany, dedicated to Saint Stephen. It is the seat of the Catholic Bishop of Passau and the main church of his diocese.

St. Stephan's Cathedral

St. Stephan's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Passau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.

St. Stephan's Cathedral

Oberhaus Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Oberhaus Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Passau. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Oberhaus Museum

Goldsteig Trail

You can take time to visit Goldsteig Trail during your travels to Passau. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its cycling trails.

Goldsteig Trail

Veste Niederhaus

You can find out about the history of Passau when you stop by Veste Niederhaus. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its cycling trails.

Veste Niederhaus

Old Town Hall

Find out about the history of Passau when you take a trip to Old Town Hall. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its cycling trails.

Old Town Hall

Glasmuseum Passau

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Glasmuseum Passau during your trip to Passau. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Glasmuseum Passau

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