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Veste Oberhaus is a fortress that was founded in 1219 and, for most of its time, served as the stronghold of the Bishop of Passau, Germany. The fortress is located on the mountain crest St. Georgsberg on the left side of the Danube between it and the Ilz, and dominates the old city of Passau, which it faces across the Danube. Below Oberhaus on the promontory between the two rivers is Veste Niederhaus, part of the fortress system.
Veste Oberhaus is a fortress that was founded in 1219 and, for most of its time, served as the stronghold of the Bishop of Passau, Germany. The fortress is located on the mountain crest St. Georgsberg on the left side of the Danube between it and the Ilz, and dominates the old city of Passau, which it faces across the Danube. Below Oberhaus on the promontory between the two rivers is Veste Niederhaus, part of the fortress system.
Overlooking Passau Germany.
Overlooking Passau, Germany . A local church and cemetery.
Looking down on the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz at Passau from the Look-Out Tower at the Veste Oberhaus. It is so amazing to see the different colours of the three rivers coming together.
Time Out Moments house with its own sauna in the Bavarian Forest National Park

Time Out Moments house with its own sauna in the Bavarian Forest National Park

Grafenau BY
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Grafenau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Gabreta and Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Alles war genau wie beschrieben.Bei einem Problem hat der Gastgeber sofort reagiert und für eine Lösung gesorgt.Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit. Vor allem die schönen Wanderrouten und die Ausstattung des Hauses haben wir sehr geschätzt. Sollten wir so ein Event mal wieder planen, würden wir dieses ...

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

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Time Out Moments house with its own sauna in the Bavarian Forest National Park
Idyllic holiday home in high altitude in the Bavarian Forest, WiFi

Idyllic holiday home in high altitude in the Bavarian Forest, WiFi

Hutthurm
Stay at this holiday home in Hutthurm. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald ...
5.6/10 (11 reviews)
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Wir wurden bei Schlüsselübergabe über Mängel aufmerksam gemacht welche zu Beginn nicht so schlimm waren. Jedoch war die Sauberkeit unterirdisch. Vor allem in den beiden Küchen Schmutz, Verkrustungen Verklebungen, Spinnweben und schmutziges Geschirr. Da wir nur 3 Tage Urlaub hatten sind wir lieber ...

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Idyllic holiday home in high altitude in the Bavarian Forest, WiFi
mk | hotel passau

mk | hotel passau

Bahnhofstraße 24 Passau BY
Stay at this hotel in Passau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (594 reviews)
Handy for Hbf, supermarket, eateries & mall. Room was spotless, spacious, with everything you needed. Healthy, fresh & filling breakfast in large breakfast room. I'd use this hotel chain again.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

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Ruhige Lage 2-4 Personen Parkplatz - Wlanfür Paaren &familienberufstätige

Ruhige Lage 2-4 Personen Parkplatz - Wlanfür Paaren &familienberufstätige

Passau BY
Stay at this apartment in Passau. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Oberhaus Museum and Goldsteig Trail are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Very nice, friendly and good communication with the owner
I was in transit to Cologne

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2024

Ruhige Lage 2-4 Personen Parkplatz - Wlanfür Paaren &familienberufstätige
Time Out Moments house with its own sauna in the Bavarian Forest National Park

Time Out Moments house with its own sauna in the Bavarian Forest National Park

Grafenau BY
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Grafenau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Gabreta and Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Alles war genau wie beschrieben.Bei einem Problem hat der Gastgeber sofort reagiert und für eine Lösung gesorgt.Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit. Vor allem die schönen Wanderrouten und die Ausstattung des Hauses haben wir sehr geschätzt. Sollten wir so ein Event mal wieder planen, würden wir dieses ...

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Time Out Moments house with its own sauna in the Bavarian Forest National Park
Idyllic holiday home in high altitude in the Bavarian Forest, WiFi

Idyllic holiday home in high altitude in the Bavarian Forest, WiFi

Hutthurm
Stay at this holiday home in Hutthurm. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald ...
5.6/10 (11 reviews)
Grenzwertig
Wir wurden bei Schlüsselübergabe über Mängel aufmerksam gemacht welche zu Beginn nicht so schlimm waren. Jedoch war die Sauberkeit unterirdisch. Vor allem in den beiden Küchen Schmutz, Verkrustungen Verklebungen, Spinnweben und schmutziges Geschirr. Da wir nur 3 Tage Urlaub hatten sind wir lieber ...

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2023

Idyllic holiday home in high altitude in the Bavarian Forest, WiFi
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Veste Oberhaus is a fortress that was founded in 1219 and, for most of its time, served as the stronghold of the Bishop of Passau, Germany. The fortress is located on the mountain crest St. Georgsberg on the left side of the Danube between it and the Ilz, and dominates the old city of Passau, which it faces across the Danube. Below Oberhaus on the promontory between the two rivers is Veste Niederhaus, part of the fortress system.

Veste Oberhaus Fortress

Find out about the history of Passau with a stop at Veste Oberhaus Fortress. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Veste Oberhaus Fortress

Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald during your travels in Tittling. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald

Goldsteig Trail

You can take time to visit Goldsteig Trail during your travels to Passau. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its cycling trails.

Goldsteig Trail
Aerial view of Passau with Danube river, embankment and cathedral, Bavaria, Germany

Passau

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