Originally Posted by
supermasterphil
Passau is famous for the three rivers joining which is a definite "must see". There are some lovely restaurants (Biergarden style) along the water and the downtown "Altstadt" is very nice, typical Bavarian as well.
Also, there is a big church / cathedral in the center, very beautiful. Can't recall the name.
If you are catholic or if you care for the Pope, the town where he was born and where he grew up is on the way to Passau. Very touristy and in my eyes not worth going there but some people care for it so I feel I want to let you know.
It is called Stephans Dom in german or St. Stephan's Cathedral
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Ste...hedral,_Passau and an astonishing building and was home to the largest organ pipe of the world with some 20.000 single pipes. They do concerts there. Whether you are into religion, roman catholicism or classical or spiritual music, if you have a chance to witness a concert, by all means, do so. It is MINDBLASTING.
Another sight is the old bishop's fortress "Veste Oberhaus" from the 13th century with great view on River Donau
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veste_Oberhaus
Be sure to do a tour with the riverboats, walk through the old town centre.
Supermasterphil already mentioned the current pope's birthplace Marktl am Inn, Altötting. Have a look here:
http://www.papsthaus.eu/
Restaurants and beergardens are too many to recommend.