🇩🇪 Passau: Bavaria's Hidden Riverside Gem 🌊🏰

Nestled on the German-Austrian border, this fairytale town where the Danube (💙), Inn (💚), and Ilz (🖤) rivers meet is perfect for a 3-day escape! Here's my local guide after living there post-thesis: 🍻 Best Time to Visit: April-October ✨ Beer Festival Alert! While Munich has Oktoberfest, Passau rocks two massive fests: May: Dult Main (town goes wild! 🎪) September: Cozier but equally fun (Pro tip: Buses get PACKED—walk or bike instead! ) 📸 Must-Do List 1️⃣ Veste Oberhaus Castle 🏰 History: Ruler’s palace + medieval fortress 🌅 Views: Epic sunset spots (skip the crowded top platform—halfway up is better!) 💰 Castle museum: €5 | Viewpoint: FREE 2️⃣ Three Rivers Confluence 🌊 Chill at the park watching waters swirl like marble—spot slackliners and ducks! Bring a book 📖 + picnic. 3️⃣ Hike the Border Mountains 🥾 20-min climb to Austrian-side peaks (yes, you cross borders!). The university dorms here house only German students—talk about exclusive real estate! (P&P vibes guaranteed ) 4️⃣ Peb Swimming Complex ♨️ Thermal pools + saunas after hiking! Student deal: €4 for 3 hrs of muscle-melting bliss. #Passau #Bavaria #HiddenGermany #RiverTown #CastleViews #BudgetTravel