Passau

Passau

Our next port of call was Passau which is where three rivers: the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. The old part of town is situated on a peninsula. We did a walking tour of the old town which was fantastic - lovely old building and church before we went to the Christmas Markets.

As you can see it was cold and foggy when we arrived - this was the first place where we felt the effects of the large storm that was wreaking havoc in Belgium, the Netherlands and Northern Germany.

During the walking tour, we visited St Stephan's Dom (church) which was magnificent inside:
 

 

 

 

and there was a fantastic advent wreath in the square next to the church.

Then off to the Christmas markets for the  usual wander and because it was cold, a medicinal Gluhwein (mulled wine) was consumed :)

 

 

We also visited the Wood Market whch was being held on that day

 

 

 

 

 

We really enjoyed our time in Passau and would have loved more time to wander through the medieval old town