st. stephen's cathedral (dom st. stephan)

Even though we arrived on a Sunday and they do not have the organ concert, we went to church to enjoy the full experience. I felt very welcomed and the people didn't seem to mind the tourist gawking at the ceiling.

The church dates from 1688, is in the grand baroque style and features 3 onion domed towers. The front towers are not exact replicas--one clock is dated 1074 and the other 1075. Both have Roman numerals. There are 8 large bells in these towers, & each bell is named. The oldest, Sturmerin, as cast in 1733. Inside, the gold and marble walls, ceiling and altar are beautiful without being ostentatious. Note the organ at the back of the church--its 17,774 pipes and 233 registers make it the largest organ outside of the U.S. The golden pulpit stands out against the white stucco work. There was no charge to view this church & we were able to take many pictures. Passau was a lively, vibrant town even on a rainy day. There are helpful street signs with WCs indicated with arrows and distance provided.

This magnificent cathedral is the jewel in Passau's crown. The interior is a riot of baroque. The stucco work and frescoes are just breathtaking. At the west end is the largest church organ in the world. You must get a chance to hear it. There are numerous opportunities to do so. A gorgeous building.

You have to take some time to enjoy the interior of this cathedral. It is breathtaking.The white walls are certainly a contrast to other cathedrals decorated with gold, but it gives it heavenly feel. I would love to have heard the organ play.

Saint Stephan’s Cathedral is the home of the world’s second-largest cathedral organ, is one of Passau’s favorite attractions. Most people go to there for the organ concert. However, the cathedral has much more to offer. The dramatic Baroque building is sitting high in the center of the city, picture perfect, and you just want to walk around to admire it, try to get an angle to catch all bell towers in your photos. The rich decoration of the interior and pipe organ make are magnificently beautiful. Do not forget to visit the back yard to see those historical tomes. There is also a historical library and a gallery on the second floor. Passing through, you will look down the cathedral; have a totally different view of the cathedral interior. It is an unforgettable experience to visit this cathedral.

As with many European Cathedrals, St. Stephens is gorgeous. The pipe organ is amazing to see BUT listening to it for an hour was unbearable. It was part of the Viking tour we took. Since then I have encouraged friends to visit the Cathedral but steer clear of the pipe organ concert. Those that stayed for the concert left after 15 minutes. I usually enjoy pipe organs but what they choose to play is not pleasant.

Passau was probably our favorite stop on a recent trip down the Danube. St. Stephen's was definitely the focal point of our tour through the island. We unfortunately we did not hear the pipe organ, but were told by others that it was fantastic. Passau Old Town is an picturesque setting where you can see the three rives Danube, Inn, and Ilz come to a meeting point. We were lucky enough to experience the first day of the Christmas market located on the square outside the cathedral. We believe their gluhwein was the best we had ever tasted. Don't miss a stroll through the streets and the pedestrian promenade of shops. Passau has experienced many floods. It was amazing to see the levels the water has reached in this community.

This church boats the largest organ in the world with 17,000 pipes. Beautifully set in the main market square, it has a very tall spire. Built in the 14th-15th century in the Neo Gothic style the exterior belies the grandeur of the interior. When you step inside you are greeted with light coming through to every corner of the church illuminating the magnificent, very colourful and extremely ornate frescos. We visited just days before Christmas and the sound of the organ was stupendous. Definitely a must see.

Was lucky enough to decide to visit Passau when in Germany. This cathedral is an amazing sight, a must visit if town. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to hear the organ.

St. Stephen's Cathedral is magnificent and if you have an opportunity to be there for the organ I would recommend you stay to enjoy. We were there a couple weeks before Christmas & I was rather disappointed there were no Christmas carols. To the couple who were sitting behind us & continued to talk through the entire concert (especially the woman) couldn't you have kept your mouth shut for 30 minutes? You knew how long the concert was, you paid to go inside & yet you refused to consider others around you with your incessant talking. Glad my husband finally asked you to be quite & when you got up & left you left the rest of us with about 2 minutes to enjoy the music without having to listen to you. Thank you for leaving.

Ornate, wonderful ceiling paintings, had wonderful Xmas concert when we visited. Interesting architecture, worth a visit

This cathedral is very beautiful--definitely make a stop here. Also, if there is an organ concert, be sure to stay--very beautiful and impressive. Be sure to give yourself time to visit the rest of the town--another medieval German town--lovely!

Called into Passau as part of a Viking River Cruise up the Danube (from Nuremberg - Budapest) which included a visit to the St Stephen's Cathedral. The architecture is amazing and the decoration inside is lavish and amongst the best I've ever seen. There is no fee just to enter and wander around the cathedral during standard operating hours but tickets can be purchased for the organ recitals. I believe this money goes towards the ongoing maintenance of this grand building. I was able to attend an organ recital (lasts approx 30 mins) as part of my Viking river cruise itiinerary, but its worth your while trying to pick up a ticket if you are planning a visit.On a previous visit (5 years ago) I was lucky enough to be passing through Passau when the boys choir were practising so enjoyed a (free) perfornance which was a totally overwhelming experience, and so good that I didn't want to leave!

Touted for its organ, the largest in Europe with more than 17,000 organ pipes, this cathedral has much more to offer. With a majestic profile, it sits on the high point of the city between the Danube and Inn rivers. It was completely rebuilt in 1662 after a fire destroyed the previous medieval basilica. The new church looks more Roman than German. The baroque style work with an octagonal dome and flanking towers was done by an Italian architect. The inside has a number of colorful frescos painted by an Italian painter.

This is a city landmark. Currently there is a nice Christmas market with local goods in front of the church. We were not able to enter. It was the day of the organ co cert. some of our friends did go Iom for the concert. They said it was beautiful inside and the organ with over 17,000 pipes was amazing. The church is very cold so don't expent to warm up from the outside cold.