East Bavaria, with its Bavarian Forest, Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavarian Jura, Bavarian Golf and Spa Country as well as its towns, offers a great deal of variety for visitors in a charming region full of nature and culture.
Towns
Towns inEastBavaria Passau Passau's location is unique worldwide. The city was built on the confluence of three rivers; the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. From a boat you can enjoy unforgettable views of Passau: the Italian flair ofthe Old Town with its colourful facades, St Stephen's Cathedral, which houses the world's largest cathedral organ with nearly 18,000 pipes, and the spectacular confluence ofthe three rivers. Most ofthe sites such as churches, museums, the New Bishop's Residence and the town hall are located inthe baroque Old Town. Picturesque squares, winding alleyways, secluded cafés, cosy little shops and romantic river walks invite you to unwind and discover Passau, and maybe even do a little shopping! Passau is also a major mooring for international river cruise ships on the Danube. Cathedral Organ www.tourismus.passau.de 24 www.ostbayern-tourismus.de
Baroque Old Town of Passau Confluence ofthe rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz www.ostbayern-tourismus.de 25
