Open castle tours
Every first Sunday from May to October, guided tours of the castle are available for families and adults. You can find the specific dates in our events calendar.
Join our cultural guides on a journey of discovery and learn fascinating details about the castle’s origins and life in the Middle Ages, marvel at rare artefacts and find out more about how they were used.
Guided tour of the castle for families
Discover one of Europe’s largest surviving castle complexes with your family and learn fascinating details about its 800-year history. From the drawbridge to the castle well, Veste Oberhaus can be explored in a fun, child-friendly way.
For families with children of all ages.
Dates: every first Sunday from May to October at 2 pm.
Open castle tour
The guided tour provides an overview of the rich and varied history of Veste Oberhaus, spanning more than 800 years – one of the largest surviving castle complexes in Europe. Learn fascinating facts about the origins of Veste Oberhaus as a symbol of the secular power of the Prince-Bishop of Passau, as well as its evolution from a medieval castle through its time as a Renaissance palace to a Baroque fortress. At the heart of the castle, St George’s Chapel impresses with its colourful frescoes, which are among the oldest in the region. To round off the tour, enjoy a panoramic view of Passau’s historic old town and the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers from the ‘Batterie Linde’ viewing terrace.
Dates: every first Sunday of the month from May to October at 3 pm.