🇩🇪 Passau, Germany

We arrived in Passau in the afternoon—the first stop on our Viking Danube River journey. From the moment we landed, the Viking "little red people" had everything perfectly organized. The short drive to the port already had us excited for the adventures ahead! After settling into our cabin, we decided to explore the town. Passau is a quaint, picturesque town with colorful Baroque buildings lining the streets—every corner felt like a postcard 📸. Our first stop was St. Stephen’s Cathedral, home to one of the world’s largest pipe organs. The interior was both grand and serene, instantly calming the soul. We returned to the ship for our first dinner 🍽️—Viking’s culinary team did not disappoint! Every dish was exquisite. Later, we couldn’t resist hiking up to Veste Oberhaus, the hilltop castle. The climb rewarded us with a breathtaking view of Passau and the confluence of three rivers—the Danube, Inn, and Ilz—their distinct colors merging into a stunning natural spectacle 🌊. The next morning, we opted for free exploration instead of a guided tour. We wandered through quiet old streets, sipped coffee at a local café, and passed flower shops and bakeries while chatting with friendly locals. We revisited the river confluence—this time from ground level—and it was just as magical. By afternoon, rain began to fall ☔️, and the ship decided to depart early. With bittersweet feelings, we sailed away from Passau’s rainy charm and into the next chapter of our Danube journey. 📌 If you love quiet, classical, slow-paced towns, don’t miss Passau! #Passau #GermanyTravel #VikingRiverCruise #HiddenGemsEurope #TravelVlog #CityWalk