Slow Travel and Food and Travel Blog for Trips to Savor
Those who wander through meadows and forests in autumn with their senses open will discover a world full of scents, stories, and experiences. Herb walks in autumn combine exercise in the fresh air with ancient knowledge and culinary inspiration – an invitation to experience nature on all levels.
The sun is still low in the sky, and a light mist hangs over the Danube. From the other bank, I hear the deep honk of a cruise ship. A pleasure boat glides by almost silently, only the water gently lapping against the hull. I lean against the railing and let my gaze wander – here, where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet. We want to experience Passau from the water.
Passau is located in southeastern Bavaria. The Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers converge here. This unique location makes the city a gateway to Austria and the Czech Republic. Discover our travel tips here.
Passau in autumn has a magic all its own. The summer crowds are gone. Passau belongs to the locals again—and to you. The air is clear, and in the morning, wisps of mist rise from the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Golden leaves drift on the water. The old town seems bathed in a soft, warm light.
Whether culture, nature, cuisine, or history – the charm of the tri-border region is evident in a small area around Passau. We've compiled nine particularly worthwhile destinations for a day trip from Passau.
We're traveling through Eastern Bavaria. Passau is our starting point, but our destination lies a little further west on the Limes Road: the Quintana Museum in Künzing. Anyone interested in history—especially the Roman period and the Danube Limes—will find a place here that not only tells history, but makes it tangible.
Hiking in autumn in Germany means not only fresh air and exercise in nature, but also enjoyment, peace, and moments of contemplation. Particularly appealing is the combination of autumnal hiking trails and relaxing wellness hotels that pamper both body and soul.
Passau Essen is diverse. You can discover which restaurant Passau has in store for you in our tour through the gastronomy of the three-river city. From cuisines from all over the world you will find everything from specialties from Austria to dishes from Bavaria.
The Bavarian Glass Road stretches over a distance of 250 kilometers from Waldsassen to Passau. It leads through the Upper Palatinate via Neustadt an der Waldnaab through the Bavarian Forest to Passau. There are many places and opportunities along the Glass Road where you can find out more about glass.
Discover the top wellness hotels near Regensburg. Perfect for a relaxing weekend or a longer stay. Combine wellness and culture in Regensburg and experience relaxation and nature in a wellness hotel near Regensburg.
