Veste Niederhaus

Passau, Germany

Veste Niederhaus is located below on the bank of the Danube. It is connected to a larger Veste Oberhaus castle by a battlement; this addition, made after 1367, created a double fortress almost 700 metres in length.

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Founded: 1367
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

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Erzsébet Kovács (2 years ago)
The view of 3 river is very interesting. Upper: Inn, in the middle: Duna, down Iltz. You can see the 3 colour.
Nuri Yesbol (2 years ago)
The castle stands on the top of the rocky headland at the confluence of the Ilz and the Danube below the Oberhaus fortress. Both castles are connected to each other with battlements and form a coherent defensive system. They shape the Passau cityscape. Unfortunately, the Veste Niederhaus is privately owned and cannot be visited, like the Veste Oberhaus. We could only admire it from the outside, while taking a boat tour.
Franz Schraube (3 years ago)
Great view over the city! One drawback: entry until 5 p.m. - elevator down until 5 p.m. - everyone can walk - not always :(
Klaus Müller (3 years ago)
Below the Veste Oberhaus, easy to reach on foot from the old town of Passau. Before that, take the bus to the upper Veste and then walk comfortably to the Niederhaus. It is best to park your car in the underground car park at Römerplatz. There is also a bus from the town hall.
Otto Kittlinger (3 years ago)
Von der Donau ein schöner Anblick
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