Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus)
Altes Rathaus
A Gothic town hall on the Danube, its clock tower marked with past flood levels, and a grand hall with magnificent murals.
The Old Town Hall was built in the 14th century, converted from a wealthy merchant's residence. It features a striking painted clock tower and exterior murals, and faces the Danube landing. Marks on the tower wall show the levels of past floods; the 2013 flood height is astonishing and vividly illustrates Passau's identity as a city of three rivers. Inside, the Great Town Hall Hall (Großer Rathaussaal) features large 19th-century oil paintings by the artist Ferdinand Wagner that depict the city's history. It can be visited with a ticket when open, though it is often closed for events. The Danube cruise landing is right beside the square.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day; hall approx. 10:00–16:00 (irregular closures)
Nearby sights
- Glass Museum Passau
- Danube Three Rivers Cruise
- Höllgasse
- New Bishop's Residence & Cathedral Treasury
- Veste Oberhaus
- Inn Promenade & Schaiblingsturm
- St. Stephen's Cathedral & Organ
- Passau Old Town