Three-River Experience for Your Next Weekend

As soon as your next free Saturday, you can consciously plan the Three Rivers Corner into your program: start at the tip of the old town, continue along the promenades, with views of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz.

• Compact Boat Tour (45–90 min): Short round trips from the old town quay will be offered again for the coming season. Check departures and operating times in advance on the respective shipping company’s website.
• Riverside Walk with Golden Evening Light: Plan your stroll on the Inn side for the hour before sunset – ideal lighting for photos of the old town silhouette.
• Photo Stop at Three Rivers Corner: In stable weather, the color lines of the three rivers are particularly visible; the next clear weekends are excellent for this.

Cultural Weekend: Old Town, Cathedral, and Fortress – Upcoming Dates in View

St. Stephen’s Cathedral: Organ Sounds in the Next Season

Plan your cultural weekend so that an organ concert at St. Stephen’s Cathedral fits in. The midday and special concerts are published seasonally; the next periods will be announced in good time on the cathedral’s website.

Tip: Book tickets as soon as the next dates go online, and combine the concert with an evening walk along the promenades.

Veste Oberhaus: Panoramic Views on Your Next Weekend Tour

For the next sunny Sunday, the climb to Veste Oberhaus is a good idea. Exhibitions and viewpoints are open year-round or seasonally; upcoming special formats and outdoor programs are updated throughout the year.

Pilgrimage Church with City View: Sunset Planning

Put the covered stairway (321 steps) on your list for one of the next weekends. In dry weather, the viewpoint rewards you with a quiet sunset over the rooftops of the old town.

Ilz Valley in the Upcoming Hiking Season

For the upcoming clear winter days and the spring season 2026, the Ilz Valley with its Halser Ilz Loops is worthwhile. Short and half-day tours start directly from Passau.

• Halser Ilz Loops: Plan a half-day tour with viewpoints and rocky paths; in the cold season, make sure to wear sturdy shoes.
• Historic Timber Rafting Traces: On your next tour, you can include the rock tunnel, which makes the river’s former use tangible.
• Family-Friendly Reservoir: For warmer weekends in 2026, the Halser Reservoir is suitable as a swimming and picnic stop.

Cycling, Swimming, Wellness: Weekends with a Plan

Danube and Inn Cycle Paths: Your Next Stages

For the cycling season 2026, you can plan stages from Passau: a day trip downstream on the Danube with a train ride back, or a relaxed Inn Valley loop across the border. Check train schedules and bike transport options in advance.

Lakes and Spas: Seasonal Alternatives

For warm weekends in 2026, plan regional natural swimming lakes with good water quality. In cool weather during the winter season 2025/26, spas in the surrounding area are a reliable option for peace and regeneration.

Family Highlights in Any Weather

• Adventure Pool: For the next rainy weekend, the Passau adventure pool offers indoor and outdoor areas with slides; check opening times and possible slot bookings in advance.
• Short Boat Trips: 45-minute trips on the Danube are suitable for families; next timetables are published seasonally.
• Underground Experience: As a contrast program, a visitor mine in the surrounding area is available; the next guided tour times are announced online.

Bavarian Forest and Border Triangle: Your Next Panoramic Views

For an extended weekend in 2026, the Bavarian Forest with national park experiences is recommended.

• Animal Enclosure: Extensive circular trails are suitable for families; the next seasonal notes (trails, wildlife sightings) are regularly updated.
• Treetop Experiences: Walkways above the treetops also offer impressive perspectives for less experienced hikers – ideal for spring and summer 2026.
• Open-Air Museum: For cultural-historical weekends in 2026, thematic tours and action days are planned; details will follow in the respective programs.

Cross-Border Planning: Austria and Czech Republic

Austria: Soon Discover Baroque Cities and Danube Culture

For your next weekends, baroque-influenced cities with squares and promenades upstream on the Inn are a good option. Downstream on the Danube, a cultural city with museums and modern architecture awaits you. Upcoming exhibition and concert programs are published regularly.

Czech Republic: South Bohemia and Metropolis – Soon on Your List

For romantic weekends in 2026, plan a UNESCO old town with a castle complex and river loops. If you have more time, extend your trip with a visit to a metropolis; upcoming festivals and cultural series are announced in the city portals’ annual calendars.

Practical Planning for Your Next Weekends

Arrival Without a Car

• Train/Bus: Regional and long-distance connections enable flexible weekend trips; check availability and construction notices shortly before departure.
• Bicycle: Signage along the Danube and Inn is well developed; further quality improvements are planned for the region in 2026.
• On Foot: Ilz Valley and city trails start directly from the old town – ideal for spontaneous half-day tours.

Seasonal Cultural Highlights (Planned, Details to Follow)

• Cathedral Concerts: The next midday and special concerts are published seasonally; look for dates and tickets early.
• Open-Air Formats: For the warm season 2026, stage and art formats are again planned in the old town and on the heights.
• Danube Events: Riverside events combine city life, culture, and water experiences; exact dates will follow via official channels.

Safety and Sustainability

• Weather and Water Levels: Check official notices shortly before the trip (flooding, ice, heat).
• Travel Gently: Respect markings, observe wildlife rest areas, take your waste back with you.
• Public Transport + Bike: Clarify bike transport rules in advance; plan alternative routes.

Sample Itineraries for the Next Weekends

Itinerary A: City & Sound (1.5 Days)

1. Saturday Afternoon: Old town walk, riverside promenade, photo stop at the Three Rivers Corner.
2. Saturday Evening: Viewpoint at the pilgrimage church for sunset.
3. Sunday Morning: Veste Oberhaus with museum visit.
4. Sunday Noon: Organ concert at the cathedral (as soon as the next dates are published).

Itinerary B: Pure Nature (2 Days)

1. Day 1: Halser Ilz Loops round, picnic by the river.
2. Day 2: Cycling stage downstream on the Danube, return by train.

Itinerary C: Savoring Border Air (2 Days)

1. Day 1: Up the Inn to the baroque neighboring city, city walk and café stop.
2. Day 2: Danube cultural city with museum visit; return journey in the evening.

Sources and Official Information

For concrete date and route planning for the coming weekends, please use the official sites. Timetables, opening hours, program, and season information are continuously updated there.

1. Tourism City of Passau — Official visitor information (accessed 2025-12-03)
2. OberhausMuseum Passau — Opening hours, exhibitions, events (accessed 2025-12-03)
3. Deutsche Bahn — Connections, bike transport, construction sites (accessed 2025-12-03)
4. Bavarian Forest National Park — Trail info, animal enclosure, seasonal notes (accessed 2025-12-03)
5. Danube Cycle Path — Stages, service points, maps (accessed 2025-12-03)
6. Passau Adventure Pool (peb) — Opening hours, offers (accessed 2025-12-03)