Three Rivers City Tour in Passau
Description
The floating city tour through the "Bavarian Venice": You can enjoy unforgettable views of Passau from the comfort of the ship: the Italian flair of its colorful facades, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Three Rivers Estuary, the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers with their different colors, the Oberhaus and Niederhaus and the "Maria Hilf" monastery. You will receive exciting information about the city and its history via on-board loudspeakers, while you can enjoy coffee and cake, cold drinks or an iced coffee if you wish. Our tip: in the high season, the electrically powered convertible ship MS SUNliner runs tours every half hour!
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On this boat trip on the Danube, the Inn and along the mouth of the Ilz river, you will get to know Passau from its most beautiful side. The route takes you past sights such as the Passau Cathedral, the Veste Oberhaus or the Mariahilf Monastery, and passengers receive lots of information about the city and the Danube via loudspeaker.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
I really enjoyed An amazing Tour of the Passau Rivers! Nestled in Southeastern Bavaria, Germany, Passau is often called the "City of Three Rivers" because it sits at the remarkable confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. The Passau Tour of the Three Rivers Connection offers visitors a unique opportunity to witness one of Europe's most fascinating natural and cultural landmarks. The highlight of the tour is the meeting point of the three rivers, known as the Dreiflüsseeck (Three Rivers Corner). Each river brings its own distinctive color and character. The Danube flows with a bluish hue, the Inn carries greenish alpine waters from the mountains of Switzerland and Austria, and the Ilz contributes darker, forest-fed waters. From elevated viewpoints or river cruises, visitors can clearly observe the striking contrast where the waters merge. A typical Three Rivers tour begins in Passau's charming Old Town, where narrow cobblestone streets, colorful baroque architecture, and historic squares create an inviting atmosphere. Along the way, visitors can explore architectural treasures such as St. Stephen's Cathedral, famous for housing one of the world's largest cathedral organs, and the Veste Oberhaus fortress, which offers panoramic views of the city and the river junction.
If you do not go to the castle, you should definitely take the trip to see the three rivers corner. It is also quite okay to relax in between after a city tour. You can drink coffee/cold drinks and have a small bite to eat. The view from the castle is significantly more beautiful, so you might even save the trip. However, the stay was pleasant.
This ride is definitely worth it, when she should have been a little longer in my taste. The explanations on the way are very informative and easy to understand. The waiter on board was very friendly.
Nice ship, great ambience. You can eat and drink something at reasonable prices. Unfortunately with 45 min far too short.
In beautiful weather we made this trip. Much has been reported about Passau and its history. And we drove all three rivers. Plus nice service on board.
Very relaxing afternoon viewing the historic sites from a different pint of view. Well with the money. The tour is in German so don’t expect English. We knew that so we just enjoyed the relaxing afternoon viewing the sights and drinking coffee
Highly recommended. Top amenities, views and breathtaking scenery!! What I liked most is the majestic Danube and the moment of confluence with the other two rivers!!
