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Veste Oberhaus is a fortress that was founded in 1219 and, for most of its time, served as the stronghold of the Bishop of Passau, Germany. The fortress is located on the mountain crest St. Georgsberg on the left side of the Danube between it and the Ilz, and dominates the old city of Passau, which it faces across the Danube. Below Oberhaus on the promontory between the two rivers is Veste Niederhaus, part of the fortress system.
Veste Oberhaus is a fortress that was founded in 1219 and, for most of its time, served as the stronghold of the Bishop of Passau, Germany. The fortress is located on the mountain crest St. Georgsberg on the left side of the Danube between it and the Ilz, and dominates the old city of Passau, which it faces across the Danube. Below Oberhaus on the promontory between the two rivers is Veste Niederhaus, part of the fortress system.
Overlooking Passau Germany.
Overlooking Passau, Germany . A local church and cemetery.
Looking down on the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz at Passau from the Look-Out Tower at the Veste Oberhaus. It is so amazing to see the different colours of the three rivers coming together.

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Alles war genau wie beschrieben.Bei einem Problem hat der Gastgeber sofort reagiert und für eine Lösung gesorgt.Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit. Vor allem die schönen Wanderrouten und die Ausstattung des Hauses haben wir sehr geschätzt. Sollten wir so ein Event mal wieder planen, würden wir dieses ...

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Idyllic holiday home in high altitude in the Bavarian Forest, WiFi

Idyllic holiday home in high altitude in the Bavarian Forest, WiFi

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Wir wurden bei Schlüsselübergabe über Mängel aufmerksam gemacht welche zu Beginn nicht so schlimm waren. Jedoch war die Sauberkeit unterirdisch. Vor allem in den beiden Küchen Schmutz, Verkrustungen Verklebungen, Spinnweben und schmutziges Geschirr. Da wir nur 3 Tage Urlaub hatten sind wir lieber ...

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Ferienhaus mit Kachelofen

Ferienhaus mit Kachelofen

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Sehr schönes Ferienhaus, ordentlich ausgestattet und gemütlich.

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Time Out Moments house with its own sauna in the Bavarian Forest National Park

Time Out Moments house with its own sauna in the Bavarian Forest National Park

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Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Grafenau. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attraction Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald is located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Alles war genau wie beschrieben.Bei einem Problem hat der Gastgeber sofort reagiert und für eine Lösung gesorgt.Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit. Vor allem die schönen Wanderrouten und die Ausstattung des Hauses haben wir sehr geschätzt. Sollten wir so ein Event mal wieder planen, würden wir dieses ...

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Time Out Moments house with its own sauna in the Bavarian Forest National Park
Ferienhaus mit Kachelofen

Ferienhaus mit Kachelofen

Grafenau BY
Stay at this vacation home in Grafenau. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attraction Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald is located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Sehr schönes Ferienhaus, ordentlich ausgestattet und gemütlich.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Ferienhaus mit Kachelofen
Idyllic holiday home in high altitude in the Bavarian Forest, WiFi

Idyllic holiday home in high altitude in the Bavarian Forest, WiFi

Hutthurm Bavaria
Stay at this vacation home in Hutthurm. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald ...
Grenzwertig
Wir wurden bei Schlüsselübergabe über Mängel aufmerksam gemacht welche zu Beginn nicht so schlimm waren. Jedoch war die Sauberkeit unterirdisch. Vor allem in den beiden Küchen Schmutz, Verkrustungen Verklebungen, Spinnweben und schmutziges Geschirr. Da wir nur 3 Tage Urlaub hatten sind wir lieber ...

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2023

Idyllic holiday home in high altitude in the Bavarian Forest, WiFi
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Veste Oberhaus is a fortress that was founded in 1219 and, for most of its time, served as the stronghold of the Bishop of Passau, Germany. The fortress is located on the mountain crest St. Georgsberg on the left side of the Danube between it and the Ilz, and dominates the old city of Passau, which it faces across the Danube. Below Oberhaus on the promontory between the two rivers is Veste Niederhaus, part of the fortress system.

Veste Oberhaus Fortress

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Passau when you spend time at Veste Oberhaus Fortress. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the biking trails.

Veste Oberhaus Fortress

Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald during your trip to Tittling. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the biking trails.

Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald

Goldsteig Trail

You can take time to visit Goldsteig Trail during your travels to Passau. Amble around the area's riverfront, or seek out its biking trails.

Goldsteig Trail

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Catholic Parish Church "Mariä Himmelfahrt" in Grafenau, Germany.

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Aerial view of Passau with Danube river, embankment and cathedral, Bavaria, Germany

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Beautiful winter view near Schoenberg-Bavarian Forest-Bavaria-Germany

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Schienenbusse der Passauer Eisenbahnfreunde auf der Ilztalbahn zwischen dem Bahnübergang Bahnhofstraße /Osterbachtal und dem Bahnhof Röhrnbach

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