Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
May–Sep
Typical Duration
7-14 nights
Price Range
From $1,354 pp
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Passau is a picturesque Danube River port city renowned for its stunning baroque architecture, three-river confluence, and as a gateway to Central European river cruise destinations.
Cruises that visit Passau
- cruises to Passau
- Passau sailings
- Passau cruises
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
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- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
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- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
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Build Your Day in Passau
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
STADTGALERIE Passau
Easy accessible, great choices, good location, many brands are represented.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Mon
St. Stephan's Cathedral
Looking up is sensory overload - so much to take in, all of it spectacular.
Closed · Opens 6:30 AM Mon
Veste Oberhaus
The currently running Japanese paper exhibition and shadow art is very cool.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Dreiflüsseeck
Provided with a small area for children activity.
Das Oberhaus
The food was great and the ambience was beautiful.
Wirtshaus Bayerischer Löwe
Every dish was tasty, abundant, and nicely served.
peb - Passauer Erlebnisbad
The price is cheap considering the activities you can do there.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Hacklberg Brewery Beer Garden and Restaurant
All praise, great staff, great food, pleasant atmosphere...
Najm Restaurant مطعم النجم
Service is friendly, food is delicious, with generous portions.
Ratskeller Passau
Great restaurant, great food, super service and location.
Altes Bräuhaus
Fabulous, great atmosphere, wonderful vibe and brilliant service.
Braves Mädchen
tasty food, good beer, terrace, toilets, great service
L'Osteria Passau
Lovely staff, the interior was gorgeous and the carbonara was incredible.
Wilma Wunder Passau
Very tasty and creative dishes, nice drinks and outstanding atmosphere!
Croatia
Super service, nice atmosphere, good food.
Closed · Opens 5 PM Tue
elypso Freizeit- und Erlebnisbad Deggendorf
The good: Excellent changing rooms.
DEZ Drei-Flüsse-Einkaufszentrum
Great shopping center where you can buy everything you need.
Closed · Opens 7 AM Mon
Big Daddy´s American Diner Passau
The atmosphere was amazing, the food was extremely delicious, we loved it.
Closes soon · 9:30 PM
Zweite Heimat
Every dish was perfectly crafted, full of flavor, and beautifully presented.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Mon
Cafe Kowalski
Excellent food, great service and nice vibe!
Cafe Lounge Diwan
A beautiful cafe with sensational views over Passau, especially in autumn 🍂.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Café Simon
Lovely place to relax and enjoy delicious baked goods and wonderful service!
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
Safi Restaurant
The food is great with a lot of choices for vegetarians and vegans.
Closed · Opens 5 PM Mon
Wirtshaus & Pension Goldenes Schiff | Gasthaus in Passau
Tomato soup, garlic bread and salad with goat cheese were fantastic.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Tue
Cafe ANTON
Nice ambience, great service, tasty food and drinks.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Heilig-Geist-Stiftschenke und Stiftskeller
The food was good and was fairly priced.
Innsteg
The staff are very friendly, the dishes are nicely presented and delicious!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Bodega Rusticana-Passau
... good food, friendly staff I can highly recommend this restaurant 👌.
Journey Cocktailbar Passau
Fun cocktails to explore in a lovely setting
Shamrock Irish Pub
Friendly service, good atmosphere, tasty drinks.
Zi Teresa Ristorante - Ihr Italiener in Passau
Great service happy environment.
Café & Tagesbar Minoo Passau
Large, interesting and varied menu with something for everyone.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Nibelungen Center
Handy shopping centre in the middle of town.
Closed · Opens 7 AM Mon
Julis Spätzlerei
Charming restaurant with fresh delicious food.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Mon
Glasmuseum Passau
Huge, extensive, eclectic, stimulating, colorful, historical!
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Petite Chérie Lieblingsplatz´l
Drinks were amazing, service was fast, and of course the location is great!
Closed · Opens 2 PM Wed
Domplatz Passau
There was Christmas market with some real yummy food and drink.
Schaiblingsturm
Walk trough.
Königlich Bayrisch
Amazing food, generous proportions and a really friendly owner.
Roman Museum Castle Boiotro
There was some hands-on content to keep children engaged.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Landgasthof zum Müller
They are in the Michelin guide for Passau and surrounds.
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM Tue
Bouillabaisse
The other dishes were of high quality and everything was fresh.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Wed
Goldene Waage
Service was excellent and the food was hot, fresh, and delicious!!
WEINGUT.restaurant.weinbar.vinothek
The steak tartar was the best I've ever had.
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM Tue
KaffeeInn
Great coffee and cakes, lovely staff
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Mon
STRAWANZER Bar & Lounge
Surprisingly tasty the wheat beer with elderflower syrup.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Tue
Lukas Restaurant
An unforgettable culinary experience
Closed · Opens 6 PM Wed
Anetseder – Wirtshauskultur in Haag
Dine-in·No delivery
Flamingo
Bester cocktail
Freibad Haselbach - Gramming
Large heated pool, family friendly
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Mon
Musikbar Colors
The best bar in Passau from my point of view.
Closed · Opens 7 PM Mon
Zwo20 Passau
Food food, attentive service, recommended.
Marienbrücke
Scenic view over the medieval Passau city and Inn River.
Oberilzmühle
As a place its a nice and quite place
No Limits Cocktail Bar
This is an amazing place, with a great service
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Mon
Marcel von Winckelmann
Each course was a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds.
Closed · Opens 6 PM Tue
TOP CHEF RESTAURANT PASSAU
Delicious dinner and perfect service!
Zeche14 Musikkneipe
Good student bar with tasty drinks, games and perfect atmosphere.
Passau historic old town
The Three Rivers area is especially spectacular.
Badeweiher Rassbach
A beautiful place that is well worth a visit!
Closes soon · 9 PM
Antakya - Das Altstadt-Eck
Food is freshly prepared with attention to detail and beautifully presented.
Wittelsbach Fountain
Warm, relaxed, a bit cinematic.
Oberhausmuseum
This is a nice cheap museum to go to and the exhibits are fascinating.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Miri´s Café
Fabulous vegan coffee shop with delicious coffee, sandwiches and desserts!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Café & Tagesbar Minoo 1 Passau
The atmosphere, the food, the coffee was just magical.
LARCO - DOLCE VITA AUF BAYRISCH
Good food, fair prices, great location with a view and super friendly staff!
Donauquartier
They are needed after a long drive!
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Mon
Inns Gwölb
We sat outside in lovely weather and had a really enjoyable meal.
Donau-Nixe
You have benches and wood chaira as well as a table with chairs around it.
Rio Cultural Bar & Garden
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 PM Thu
Höllgasse Artists Alley
The Artists walk is filled with clever, creative pieces.
Blue Monkeys
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Mausmühle
Rathausplatz
Ilzmündung
Aussicht auf Passau
Very good point for taking photos,
Torturm
Totally worth it.
Outer courtyard
Exteterior yard or main entrance to the fortress/museum.
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Passau
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Passau
Passau stands as one of Europe's most vibrant river cruise hubs, welcoming passengers from five major cruise lines including Viking River Cruises, Emerald Cruises, and Amadeus River Cruises. While primarily a port of call rather than an embarkation point, Passau attracts an impressive 2,100 cruises annually, making it a beloved stop on Danube itineraries. Most voyages here span seven nights, with peak season running from May through September as travelers flock to experience Central Europe's most enchanting waterways.
From Passau's docks, you'll have access to some of the Danube's most treasured destinations, including Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and Regensburg. During your time ashore, you can explore the city's stunning baroque architecture and picturesque riverside setting, or venture on organized excursions to nearby attractions. The combination of Passau's strategic location and its role as a major cruise hub ensures that your river journey will be both memorable and seamlessly connected to the region's greatest highlights.
From Passau's docks, you'll have access to some of the Danube's most treasured destinations, including Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and Regensburg. During your time ashore, you can explore the city's stunning baroque architecture and picturesque riverside setting, or venture on organized excursions to nearby attractions. The combination of Passau's strategic location and its role as a major cruise hub ensures that your river journey will be both memorable and seamlessly connected to the region's greatest highlights.
Cruise Lines at Passau
- Viking River Cruises (1409 cruises)
- Emerald Cruises (358 cruises)
- Riverside Luxury Cruises (173 cruises)
- Viking Ocean Cruises (2 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Passau
Cruises Visiting Passau
Ship Schedule at Passau
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passau best known for?
Passau is a German city at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, nicknamed the Three Rivers City.
What are the key attractions in Passau?
The fortress Veste Oberhaus, St Stephen's Cathedral with its historic organ, and the charming Old Town along the riverfront.
Where is Passau located?
In southeastern Germany, near the Austrian border in Bavaria, coordinates 48.566736, 13.431947.
What cultural experiences are available in Passau?
Museums, theatre and cafés with Bavarian–Austrian charm.