Veste Oberhaus - Wikipedia
Veste Oberhaus is a fortress that was founded in 1219 and, for most of its time, was the stronghold of the Bishop of Passau, Germany. It is now the site of a museum, a youth hostel and a restaurant, as well as an open-air theatre dating to 1934.
Fortress Veste Oberhaus - Passau
High above Passau the Veste Oberhaus, the former residence of the prince-bishops and one of the largest surviving castle complexes in Europe, invites visitors on a journey through the centuries.
Veste Oberhaus - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Within the almost 800-year-old fortification Veste Oberhaus you can experience living history. With an enclosed area of 65.000m2 it is one of Europes’s largest preserved castle complexes. High above Passau within the historic walls of the fortification the Oberhausmuseum presents exciting exhibitions from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Hiking in Passau: The City of Three Rivers - AmaWaterways
Join AmaWaterways for a guided hike up to Passau’s “Castle Hill” and enjoy the panoramic views of the Old Town and rivers below. Nestled atop the St. Georgsberg Mountain, and nearly 350 feet above sea level, the Veste Oberhaus was originally built in 1219 by Ulrich II (the first Prince-Bishop but 34th Bishop of Passau).
History | Oberhausmuseum Passau
For almost 600 years, the castle demonstrated power and strength, protecting the prince-bishops from their internal and external enemies. Even the citizens of Passau repeatedly rebelled against the ruling bishops, fighting for greater independence.
Passau - Wikipedia
Passau (German: [ˈpasaʊ] ⓘ; Central Bavarian: Båssa (u)) is a city in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the Dreiflüssestadt ("City of Three Rivers"), as the river Danube is joined by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north.
Veste Oberhaus | Passau Tourism
The inner castle courtyard: The Gothic frescoes on the low cross vault of St. George's Chapel are striking here. An open arcade (Renaissance) connects the Fürstenbau with the Schachnerbau. This magnificent hall building (1499) houses the partly wood-panelled Knights' Hall.
Veste Oberhaus | Oberhausmuseum Passau (Museum at Oberhaus …
Jun 9, 2024 · As the historical and art-historical museum of the city of Passau, the Oberhausmuseum has a lot to tell. There is plenty of space, as the Veste Oberhaus is one of the largest castle fortresses in Europe, covering 65,000 square metres.
Museum Veste Oberhaus in Passau | Passau Tourism
Within the historic walls of the fortification the Oberhausmuseum presents exciting exhibitions which open a window into life in a castle during the Middle Ages and shine a light on Passau’s colourful history and its importance as a centre of trade over the centuries.
Passau - Castle Tour With Viewpoint Linde Battery & The St …
Visitors on the Castle Tour in Passau can expect a captivating journey through history and architecture, seeing the rich heritage of Veste Oberhaus fortress, St. Georges Chapel, and the breathtaking Linde Battery viewpoint.