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Youth Hostel Passau

239 Ratings

Portrait

Highlights

  • Part of the VesteOberhaus castle complex
  • historic old town
  • Three-river city of Bavarian Venice

Equipment

standard
certified as Culture|Youth Hostel Culture|Youth Hostel
certified for meetings
awarded with the organic seal according to EU legislation organic seal
quality management - service with ideas and and passion smile - certified quality

Guest services

  • board game rental
  • dryer
  • Spoken languages:
    english, german
  • free parking on premises: 50
  • indoor table tennis
  • kicker
  • luggage storage
  • washing machine
  • WiFi access in public spaces for free
  • WiFi access in the meeting rooms for free

Food & Drinks

  • breakfast buffet from 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
  • lunch from 12.00 p.m. to 1.00 p.m.
  • packed lunch
  • dinner from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
  • veggieday Wednesday
  • regional cuisine
  • gluten free food on request
  • other catering requests on request
  • water free
  • tea free
  • refrigerator
  • bistro / cafeteria
  • vegetarian dishes daily
  • vegan dishes on request

For cyclists

  • bike rental (5 km)
  • drying room
  • maps
  • places in covered bicycle stand: 15
  • repair service

For families

  • baby changing
  • craft room
  • high chair for children
  • play room / play corner
  • toddler beds

For cyclists

  • bike rental (5 km)
  • drying room
  • maps
  • places in covered bicycle stand: 15
  • repair service

For families

  • baby changing
  • craft room
  • high chair for children
  • play room / play corner
  • toddler beds

Outdoor

  • patio

Outdoor

  • patio

Prices

Room equipment

Meetings

Room Floor space
Max. number of participants
  • cinema
    cinema
  • parliament
    parliament
  • block
    block
  • U-shaped block
    U-shaped block
  • circle
    circle
Floor Rent per day off
Wiguläus Fröschl 63 sqm 50 20 32 16 25 1 € 90.00
Graf Thun 74 sqm 54 20 32 16 32 1 € 100.00

Conference equipment

bluray player, DVD player, flip chart, free wifi, metaplan board, pin board, presentation case, projector, screen, TV set, Flipchart (1 pad per day, any additional pad for a fee). Additional equipment can be requested (possibly with an extra charge). Please let us know in advance what equipment you need.

Activities

  • Outdoor area of the Passau Youth Hostel with children playing in front of a building with a red-tiled roof. The children are participating in an activity involving toy swords and shields, possibly a role-playing or adventure game. Trees and part of the building’s facade are visible in the background.

    Conquering the Castle Passau

    Playing children with wooden swords and painted coats of arms conquer the castle and have loads of fun!

    Conquering the Castle Passau
  • Outdoor area of the Passau Youth Hostel with four children playing on a grassy area near a stone wall. The children are either running or standing. Trees and part of the building are visible in the background.

    Bear Pit

    Energetic children chasing each other, laughing, and having fun in the bear pit of Veste Oberhaus in Passau.

    Bear Pit
  • Table with various herbal plants and related materials in front of the Passau Youth Hostel. Visible items include potted rosemary and lavender, green herb packages, white ceramic mortars and pestles, small containers with colored lids, an embroidered cloth napkin, and some seeds or grains.

    Herb Workshop

    Various herbs are available for selection, along with mortar and packaging materials.

    Herb Workshop
  • Rose maidens and castle squires in medieval armor, including chainmail, helmets, shields, and wooden swords, face each other and demonstrate their skills in a knightly games tournament. The Passau Youth Hostel is visible in the background with its traditional architecture.

    Medieval Tournaments

    Ladies and squires showcase their skills during the medieval tournament games.

    Medieval Tournaments
  • Four children are gathered around an open wooden chest outdoors at the Passau Youth Hostel, examining its contents. The scene takes place on a grassy area in front of a stone wall.

    Treasure Hunt

    Four students are on a riddle-solving adventure and are rewarded with the dragon's treasure.

    Treasure Hunt
  • Students write at desks in the medieval-style scriptorium at the Passau Youth Hostel. They use quill pens and paper, which also includes a QR code.

    Medieval Writing Room

    Students are writing on desks in the medieval writing room.

    Medieval Writing Room
  • Three individuals engaged in a craft activity outdoors at the Passau Youth Hostel. They are working on blocks of material using tools such as hammers and chisels. One person is wearing protective goggles.

    Stone Masonry

    Students take on the role of stonemasons and use hammers and chisels themselves.

    Stone Masonry
  • Split image: On the left, an astronomical photo of a colorful nebula with a blue-red core against a starry sky. On the right, several white telescopes on stands under a clear sky, part of the observatory at the fortress next to the Passau youth hostel.

    Observatory

    We receive fascinating insights into the wonders of the sky with state-of-the-art telescope technology in the observator

    Observatory
  • Table with various traditional board games and game materials, including wooden game boards with patterns, dice, and small playing pieces. In the background, a brown banner reads “zur Taverne.” Scene from the tavern-themed evening at the Passau youth hostel.

    Tavern Evening

    The culinary journey through time promises an evening full of fun and culinary delights.

    Tavern Evening
  • Aerial view of the city of Passau at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. The Danube flows from the left toward the center, the Inn from the top left, and the Ilz from the top right. The city is built on a narrow peninsula between the rivers, with densely packed buildings. A boat is visible on one of the rivers, and several bridges connect different parts of the city. © Passau Tourismus e.V.

    3-Rivers City Passau

    Passau is located at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers, which is why it is also called Three Rivers City

    3-Rivers City Passau
  • Large white river cruise ship with multiple decks and large windows sailing on a calm river, surrounded by green hills and trees. The vessel is designed for leisure or sightseeing cruises and is part of the Barefoot Boat fleet by Til Schweiger on the Danube. © Donauschifffahrt Wurm & Noé

    Barefoot Boat

    Cruises on the Danube with this unique boat.

    Barefoot Boat
  • Nighttime scene of the Brückenfest in Passau. Many people are gathered on an illuminated bridge over a river. In the background, buildings in European architectural style, including a church or cathedral on a hill. The sky is clear with a hint of twilight. © Passau Tourismus e.V.

    Brückenfest Passau

    The Brückenfest in Passau is a highlight that takes place on the Luitpold Bridge ("Suspension Bridge").

    Brückenfest Passau
  • Christmas market in front of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Passau at night. Festively lit stalls and a large Christmas tree in the center. In the background, the cathedral’s twin towers rise into the night sky. © Stadt Passau

    Christmas Market

    A festive Christmas market set against the splendid backdrop of St. Stephen's Cathedral, located in the heart of Passau

    Christmas Market
  • Cyclist on Domplatz in Passau. In the background, the white St. Stephen’s Cathedral with green domes and towers. To the right, a stone monument with steps. The sky is blue with some clouds. © Passau Tourismus e.V.

    Cathedral Square

    St. Stephen's Cathedral with its domes is a magnificent building and houses the world's largest cathedral organ.

    Cathedral Square
  • Aerial view of the city of Passau featuring the prominent St. Stephen's Cathedral with green domes in the foreground. The image shows red-tiled rooftops, the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers, and green hills in the background under a clear blue sky. © Passau Tourismus e.V.

    View of Passau

    Passau is a university town located on the border with Austria and at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers.

    View of Passau
  • Riverside promenade in Passau on a sunny day. A family of four is walking with bicycles along a path by the river. A bridge is visible in the background. The promenade is lined with trees and a stone wall covered in autumn foliage on one side. © Passau Tourismus e.V.

    Inn Promenade

    A family of four is cycling along the Inn River in Passau.

    Inn Promenade
  • Panoramic view of Passau showing the city at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. The image features historic buildings with towers and domes along the riverbanks, several bridges, and green hills in the background. © Stadt Passau

    Panorama

    Passau is a university city located at the border with Austria, situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz.

    Panorama
  • Nighttime view of Passau in winter with St. Stephen's Cathedral illuminated in red light. The sky displays shades of pink and purple. Snow covers rooftops and streets, and lit windows are visible in the foreground. Bare tree branches frame the right side of the image. © Stadt Passau

    Passau at Night

    Passau is a university city located at the border with Austria, situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz.

    Passau at Night
  • Group of people with bicycles by the banks of the Inn River in Passau. Several bicycles are parked, and people are gathered together. A duck is visible in the foreground. In the background are buildings, a church steeple, and wooded hills. The scene is located at a junction of several long-distance cycling routes. © Passau Tourismus e.V.

    Cycling along the Inn

    Due to its location at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers, Passau serves as a hub for various routes.

    Cycling along the Inn
  • Indoor view of the environmental education center Haus am Strom in Passau. A group of people is sitting on a large fish-shaped exhibit. In the background, a blue wall displays the text “Haus am Strom” and “TECHNIK IM DONAUTAL.” An aquarium and other visitors are also visible. © Fotostudio A

    Haus am Strom

    A family at the Environmental Education Center "House by the Stream" in Passau.

    Haus am Strom
  • Two girls in dirndl dresses sit on a wooden dock by a pond at the Museumsdorf Tittling. Their feet dangle over the water. In the background is a large building with a red roof and white walls, surrounded by greenery and other historic structures in a rural setting. © Museumsdorf Tittling

    Bavarian Forest Open Air Museum

    Two girls in traditional Bavarian dresses (Dirndl) sitting on a pier by a small pond at the Bavarian Forest Museum

    Bavarian Forest Open Air Museum
  • The Tree Egg (Baumei) on the treetop walk at the National Park Center Lusen near Neuschönau. The egg-shaped wooden structure with a spiral walkway rises above the dense green mountain forest. The sky is partly cloudy. © Erlebnis Akademie AG / Christian Rothbauer

    Bavarian Forest Treetop Walk

    The "Baumei" (Tree Egg) on the Bavarian Forest Treetop Walk, located at the Lusen National Park Center near Neuschönau.

    Bavarian Forest Treetop Walk
  • Person wearing a striped shirt draws a bow and aims an arrow in a green, wooded outdoor setting. Trees and dense foliage are visible in the background. © W. Eder

    Jungle Camp

    A boy practicing archery at the event area of the Jungle Camp in the Passau Region.

    Jungle Camp
  • Group of children practicing archery under a wooden shelter in a forest, supervised by an adult. One child is aiming a bow and arrow at a target while others watch or wait their turn. The scene appears to be part of a school class trip at an outdoor camp. © W. Eder

    Jungle Camp

    A school class trying archery at the event area of the Jungle Camp in the Passau Region.

    Jungle Camp
  • Group of people in a yellow inflatable raft labeled “camping-international.com” on a river surrounded by lush, forested scenery. In the foreground, a person with blonde hair wearing a red life jacket is visible. The scene is part of an outdoor adventure at the jungle camp in the Passau region. © W. Eder

    Rafting Adventure

    A school class on a rafting trip at the Jungle Camp in the Passau Region.

    Rafting Adventure
  • Panoramic view of the Donaumarkt Engelhartszell on the southern bank of the Danube River in Upper Austria. The image shows the river, numerous buildings of the town, and green hills and forests in the background. The town is known for the Trappist monastery Engelszell. © Kultur und Tourismus Engelhartszell

    Danube Market

    Panoramic view of the Danube Market Engelhartszell, located on the southern bank of the Danube in Upper Austria.

    Danube Market
  • The motor ship MS Schärding cruises on the lower Inn River with the Baroque town of Schärding in the background. Calm waters reflect the buildings and greenery along the riverbank. People are visible on the ship’s deck. The sky is clear and blue. © Hubert Berndorfer

    Inn River Cruise MS Schärding

    The motorship MS Schärding on the lower Inn River against the backdrop of the Baroque town of Schärding.

    Inn River Cruise MS Schärding
  • Aquarium with several large fish at the Engelhartszell Danube World. Three people, including a child, are observing the fish from outside the tank. The bottom of the aquarium is covered with pebbles. © WGD Donau OÖ Tourismus GmbH-Erber

    Danube World

    A family in front of the large aquarium at the Danube World in Engelhartszell.

    Danube World
  • Small chapel on a rocky hill overlooking Lake Rachel and forested hills in the Bavarian Forest. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue. © Sandra_Schrönghammer_NPBW

    Rachel Chapel

    The Rachel Chapel is located on Mount Rachel in the Bavarian Forest, in close proximity to Lake Rachel.

    Rachel Chapel
  • Evening view of the Silberzeile in Schärding with colorful historic gabled houses. The buildings are illuminated by warm streetlights. People are seated at outdoor tables, and the sky is deep blue. Cobblestone pavement enhances the picturesque townscape. © Wolfgang Spekner

    Silver Lane

    The Silver Lane in the evening with colorful house facades and the town square.

    Silver Lane
  • A family with children on the Flusskrebs trail in the Bavarian Forest, which transforms into a primeval forest. A small stream flows through the dense woodland. Two people are sitting on a wooden bridge over the water, and another person is standing nearby. Sunlight filters through the canopy, illuminating the lush greenery. © Sandra_Schrönghammer_NPBW

    River Crab Circular Path

    A family with children on the River Crab Circular Path in the Bavarian Forest, which transforms into a primeval forest.

    River Crab Circular Path

Location and arrival

Town centre: 1.5 km
Bus: Passau train station, Rathausplatz Passau or Burg Oberhaus (shuttle bus to the old town from 15.03.-15.11.07 from 10.00 to 17.00) (0.8 km)
Railway station: Passau (2 km)
Airport: Munich, Salzburg (130 km)

contact

Youth Hostel Passau

Cultural Hostel

Oberhaus 125 · 94034 Passau

Tel. +49 851 49378-0 ·

Management: Raoul Kucher

Agency: Landesverband Bayern

Service-Center

Service & Booking Center der Jugendherbergen in Bayern

Mauerkircherstr. 5

81679 Munich

Ratings from our guests

Superb 4.5 of 5
based on
239 Customer ratings
Service
4.5
Catering
4.5
Facilities
4.6
Tidiness
4.6

Reviews of the last 12 months in the DJH online feedback system: Guests are able to rate the youth hostel 4 days after departure.

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