Volkssternwarte Passau

Volkssternwarte Passau is an observatory in Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria which is located on Oberhaus. Volkssternwarte Passau is situated nearby to Veste Oberhaus, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Wassertörlschanze.

Email: info@sternwarte-passau.de
Type: Observatory
Address: Oberhaus, Passau, 94034

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Veste Oberhaus and Oberhausmuseum.

Veste Oberhaus

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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.

Oberhausmuseum

Museum

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Oberhausmuseum is situated 120 metres southeast of Volkssternwarte Passau.

St. Stephen’s Cathedral

Church

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St. Stephen's Cathedral is a baroque church from 1688 in Passau, Germany, dedicated to Saint Stephen. It is the seat of the Catholic Bishop of Passau and the main church of his diocese. St. Stephen’s Cathedral is situated 500 metres southwest of Volkssternwarte Passau.