🇩🇪 Passau | The Further You Wander,

Five years ago, I explored Germany’s big cities—Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart. But slowly, my heart began longing for the quiet charm of small towns. This time, I found myself in Passau, Bavaria—and oh, what a gem it is! A true "Bavarian Venice", where three rivers meet, weaving history and tranquility into every corner. ✨ My Passau Favorites: 1️⃣ Anton Café – Sip coffee by the street and watch the world go by. ☕ 2️⃣ Old Town Treasures – From Bear & Friends (perfect candy souvenirs!) to Bücher Pustet Passau (the oldest bookstore), and Cantina’s currywurst for lunch. 🍬📚🌭 3️⃣ Three Rivers Confluence – Grab a coffee, sit on a wooden bench, and lose yourself in the view. (The colors are even more striking on cloudy days!) 🌊 4️⃣ Hotel Wilder Mann – Where Empress Sisi spent her last night before marriage. Now a stunning hotel with a glass museum (€8, 1+ hour recommended)—filled with Bohemian glass art from 1700-1950. 👑🖼️ 5️⃣ St. Stephen’s Cathedral – Home to the world’s largest pipe organ and breathtaking frescoes. The music? Heavenly. 🎶⛪ 6️⃣ Veste Oberhaus Castle – A 13th-century fortress. Hike up (gentle slope!) or take the shuttle (€5, last ride at 17:00). The panoramic view of the rivers and old town? Unbeatable. 🏰📸 Bonus Encounter: Met a French cyclist who biked here for a month—proof that everyone has their own extraordinary journey. 🚴‍♂️💨 🍻 A Happy Coincidence Just 30 minutes after posting, a German friend—born in Passau—called me, ecstatic I was visiting his hometown. His must-do? Drink the local beer! 🍺 (Cue "It's a Small World" playing in my head!) That evening, my Viking cruise hosted a German-Austrian themed night—unlimited beer, Bavarian pork knuckle, trout fillet, and cold cuts. Prost! 🎉 #BringingTheWorldHome #GlobalWanderer #MyVikingJourney #HiddenGem #Passau