Mariahilf Pilgrimage Church
Wallfahrtskirche Mariahilf
A 17th-century pilgrimage church on a hilltop south of the Inn, reached by a covered staircase of 321 steps, with views over the Old Town and the river.
Mariahilf Pilgrimage Church was built in 1627 on a hilltop on the south bank of the Inn. It houses a copy of the famous image of Our Lady of Help and was once an important pilgrimage site; Emperor Leopold I of Austria held his wedding here. A roofed staircase of 321 steps leads to the church, and pilgrims traditionally climbed it while praying at each step. From the top you can see the cathedral, the Old Town, and the Inn River all at once. It complements the Veste Oberhaus as a viewpoint. The walk from the Old Town across the Inn bridge takes about 15 minutes. Free admission.
Opening hours
about 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Inn Promenade & Schaiblingsturm
- New Bishop's Residence & Cathedral Treasury
- Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus)
- Danube Three Rivers Cruise
- Glass Museum Passau
- Höllgasse
- St. Stephen's Cathedral & Organ
- Passau Old Town