Oberhausmuseum

High above Passau within the historic walls of the 800-year-old fortification Veste Oberhaus the Oberhausmuseum presents exciting exhibitions from the Middle Ages to the present day. The displays of ancient archaeological finds, medieval weapons and armoury as well as stunning gothic panel paintings invite you on a journey through the past. The exhibitions open a window into life in a castle during the Middle Ages and shine a light on Passau’s colourful history and its importance as a centre of trade over the centuries. The view point "Batterie Linde" within the museum also offers the best view of the unique panorama of Passau’s picturesque old town and the confluence of the city’s three rivers, the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. Another highlight of this impressive European Cultural Monument, with an enclosed area of 65.000m2 one of Europes’s largest preserved castle complexes, is the chapel of St. George at the heart of the castle with its magnificent gothic frescos.