Tour «Bishop and rebel inhabitants»

Bishop and rebel inhabitants

In the tour „Bishop  and rebel inhabitants“ you will see one of  the most beautiful castles in Europe and learn the story of the bishop and people from Passau. This is a tour into the world of power, fears and cruelty. In the 13th century, on a high mountain of 108 meters, the bishop built a fortress. The bishop was an important man and all the power in the city belonged to him. But ordinary people did not want  this to remain. Therefore, today you walk around the Oberhaus fortress with a total area of 65,000 square meters and enjoy the story of how the onhabitants oft he city sought their rights.

You will find out and see:

• Why the famous artist Ferdinand Wagner was offended by Passau
• What Napoleon said when he saw Passau
• The place where was imprisoned charles de Gaulle – at that time the future president of France
• Old castle entrance
• Courtyard
• Outside courtyard
• Old well oft he 13th century
• Old chapel oft he 14th century and preserved frescoes
• The most beautiful panoramic place „Batterie Linde“

As a great addition tot he tour, you can visit the large museum inside the fortress. The museum occupies 3,000 square meters. Of particular importance ist he collection on the theme „Life in the fortress“. You will also see a collection of Gothic paintings, sculptures and much more. At your request, you can see the museum after the tour. Guided tour stake place only outside.

The cost oft he tour includes:

• Transfer
• Guided tour
• Gift photo book

Route: Passau , Oberhaus
Start place: Old Town Hall
Tour Duration: 1 hour
Tour days: Monday 9:45a.m./ Wednesday 14:45a.m./ Thursday 10:45a.m./Friday 12:45a.m.
Price: 12 Euro per Person

You can book the tour „ Bishop and rebel inhabitants“ right now on this page. Please  indicate on which day you book the tour so that we have information on the number of people. We will be very happy to introduce you to one oft he main attractions of our city and tell interesting stories!