Art & Culture in Passau

Passau has always thrived on cultural exchange, and its position at the corner where Bavaria, Austria and Bohemia meet has produced a remarkably rich scene. The highlight of the year is the European Weeks, a renowned festival that brings concerts, theatre and exhibitions to special venues across the region, from the cathedral and monasteries to castles beyond the border.

The municipal theatre, housed in the historic Prince-Bishop's Opera House, ranks among the oldest surviving theatre buildings of its kind and stages drama, opera and concerts throughout the season. In the New Residence the prince-bishops' past is reflected in splendid rooms, while galleries, readings and organ recitals round out the cultural life.

This category gathers the cultural treasures of Passau and its surroundings. It reveals a city where baroque architecture and living stagecraft come together and where the closeness of three countries is always palpable. Anyone in search of art and culture will find far more here than the modest size of the City of Three Rivers might suggest.