🇩🇪 Passau: Top 4 Must-Visit Attractions 🌊🏰

Nestled at the confluence of three rivers—the Danube, Inn, and Ilz—Passau is a picturesque gem in Bavaria. Its compact old town is dotted with designer souvenir shops and delicious €1.6 gelato stalls 🍦. Here are the top spots not to miss: ❶ St. Stephen’s Cathedral ⛪ Home to one of the world’s largest pipe organs! Catch the noon organ concert (€5, tickets available from 10 AM at the door). The Baroque interior is awe-inspiring—a visual and auditory feast 🎶. ❷ Hotel Wilder Mann 🏨 Right next to the Town Hall, this historic hotel hosted Empress Sisi in 1862 and 1878. It still operates today—step inside for a glimpse of royal history! 👑 ❸ Glass Museum 🪞 The world’s largest glass museum, featuring 5 floors of Bohemian glass art from 1700–1950. Allow至少1 hour for this glittering journey (€8 entry). ❹ Oberhaus Castle 🏰 The best viewpoint for the three-river confluence! This hilltop fortress also houses a museum showcasing 2,000 years of Passau’s history and ancient weapons (€5 entry, includes access to multiple museums and the lookout tower). 🚶♀️ Hike up (15 minutes) 🚌 Shuttle bus from the Town Hall (€10 round trip, departs every 30 minutes). The rivers—dark black, emerald green, and yellow-green—create stunning natural divisions 🌈. #MyVikingJourney #VikingRiverCruise #NjordShip #Passau #ThreeRiversCity