Oberhausmuseum, Passau

Name: Oberhausmuseum
Address: Oberhaus 125, Passau, Germany

#10 among attractions in Passau

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The Oberhaus Museum is housed in one of the largest preserved castle complexes in Europe, the Veste Oberhaus, in Passau. The exhibition area of the museum covers 4000 m² in different parts of the building. The history of the city and the region is presented here. A total of eight exhibition complexes as well as the Batterie Linde lookout point can be visited through a circular route.

Coordinates: 48°34'39"N, 13°28'15"E

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Oberhaus 125Passau Germany

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Oberhausmuseum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Stephen's Cathedral, St. Michael's Church, Veste Oberhaus, Stadttheater Passau.

~1750 ftSW
Baroque place of worship with frescoes
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
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~1370 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Michael's Church, Passau
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~260 ftN
Museum, History museum, View point
Veste Oberhaus, Passau
2 min walk • 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.
~1940 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Stadttheater Passau, Passau
10 min walk • Stadttheater Passau is a theatre in Passau, Bavaria, Germany.
0.8 miSW
Monastery
St. Nikola, Passau
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~1060 ftSW
City hall, Historical place
Old City Hall, Passau
6 min walk • The town hall is located in the old town of Passau on Rathausplatz, near the banks of the Danube. The Passau City Hall complex consists of three buildings on Rathausplatz: the Old City Hall, the New City Hall, and the Old Main Customs Office City...
~1130 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum Moderner Kunst, Passau
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1.1 miSW
Universities and schools
University of Passau, Passau
29 min walk • The University of Passau is a public research university located in Passau, Lower Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 1973, it is the youngest university in Bavaria and consequently has the most modern campus in the state.
0.4 miW
Church
Pfarrkirche Sankt Paul, Passau
11 min walk • The city parish church of St. Paul is the oldest parish church in Passau. The first church was dedicated to St. Paul already around 1050. After the destruction by fires in 1512 and 1662, the present building was erected in 1678. At St.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
RömerMuseum Kastell Boiotro - Passau, Passau
17 min walk • The Roman Museum Fort Boiotro is a museum located in the Innstadt district of Passau. It was opened in 1982. The museum stands on the foundations of the late Roman fort Boiotro, remains of the military fortification can be seen in the outdoor area...
~1560 ftSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Neue Residenz, Passau
8 min walk • The New Episcopal Residence of the Prince-Bishops of Passau was built from 1712 to 1730 in the style of the Viennese late Baroque. The architects were probably the Italian Domenico d'Angeli and the Viennese Antonio Beduzzi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oberhausmuseum?

Nearby attractions include Veste Oberhaus, Passau (2 min walk), St. Salvator, Passau (3 min walk), Veste Niederhaus, Passau (6 min walk), Old City Hall, Passau (6 min walk).

How to get to Oberhausmuseum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oberhausmuseum:

Bus

Oberhausmuseum • Lines: Oberhausbus (2 min walk)
Ilzbrücke • Lines: 1, 2, 4, 6101/001, 6122/19, 6130, 6131, 6135, K2 (5 min walk)

Train

Passau Hbf (25 min walk)