Passau Scavenger Hunt: Passau’s Painted Paths
Get ready for a Passau scavenger hunt adventure through the heart of Dreiflüssestadt! Explore downtown and the city center, solve riddles, complete missions and challenges, and discover landmarks like Veste Oberhaus and Lamberg Palais. The hunt is interactive, flexible, competitive, and perfect for sightseeing with friends or family.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Passau. This top rated Passau Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.26 miles and has 8 stops.
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Activity Info: Passau’s Painted Paths
Passau—known as Dreiflüssestadt or Three Rivers City—is where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz meet. It's Baroque streets, historic Old Town Hall, and Veste Oberhaus fortress make it a true gem of Bavaria. The city is also called Bayerisches Venedig for it's scenic waterways. On your walking tour scavenger hunt adventure in Passauer Altstadt, you will crack riddles at the Wittelsbach Fountain, snap photos by Schaiblingsturm’s medieval walls, and tackle teamwork challenges near Monument to King Maximilian I Joseph. Expect fun trivia missions that reveal secrets of Domstadt Passau. Whether you are from Universität Passau or visiting Donaustadt for the first time, this hunt is a fresh way to see local art and hidden corners. Locals rediscover favorite spots while visitors unlock new perspectives on every challenge.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Lamberg Palais
In the heart of Domplatz, elegance takes center stage at a palace once home to Passau's elite. Here, the city's aristocratic past still glimmers among modern-day footsteps.
Monument to King Maximilian I Joseph
At the busy Domplatz, royalty greets you. Here, Passau said farewell to ecclesiastical rule and embraced a Bavarian monarch with a big gesture and a touch of local mischief.
Wittelsbach Fountain
In the heart of Residenzplatz, artistic waters meet stories of revolution and renewal. This fountain bubbles with symbols, angels, and centuries of local pride.
Old Town Hall
Along the flowing Danube, civic pride stands tall in Passau. Behold murals, towers, and stories of freedom movements that helped shape this vibrant city.
St Stephens Cathedral
Let us meander to the highest point of Old Town where grandeur and history soar above Passau. This architectural masterpiece beckons all river wanderers, standing as a beacon for lovers of music and majesty in the City of Three Rivers.
Schaiblingsturm
Off the Inn river promenade, a sturdy white tower stands as a guardian of trade secrets and medieval adventures. It's shape and setting hint at Passau's thrilling riverside legacy.
Alte Stadtmauer
Along the riverside walk, centuries-old stones murmur stories of loyalty and siege, keeping quiet watch over the city's edge. Feel the weight and texture of Passau's medieval backbone.
Veste Oberhaus Fortress
High above the riverbanks, a mighty fortress tells tales of rulers and rebels. It's walls have witnessed sieges, secrets, and centuries of Bavarian intrigue. It is time to ascend for a pinch of adventure and panoramic wonder.
How the Passau Scavenger Hunt works
Start your Passau Scavenger Hunt with just your phone—no reservations needed! Use our app to solve riddles, take photos at iconic spots like Alte Stadtmauer or Veste Oberhaus Fortress, compete on leaderboards and uncover hidden gems as you explore downtown.
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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Passau, Germany
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.03 KM (1.26 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Passau Scavenger Hunt High Score
Ready to show off your skills? On the Passau Scavenger Hunt leaderboard each teammate takes on photo challenges at Schaiblingsturm or trivia about Wittelsbach Fountain. Work together to solve riddles around Old Town Hall—the more points you earn as a team during the hunt through downtown’s best sights, the closer you get to ultimate bragging rights in Dreiflüssestadt!
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Reviews for Passau Scavenger Hunt: Passau’s Painted Paths
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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