Passau

Passau is an administrative district in Lower Bavaria that covers approximately 1,530 square kilometers and encompasses 38 municipalities. The region stretches between the Danube River and the Bavarian Forest, displaying varied terrain of forested hills, farmland, and river valleys.

The district was established in 1862 during a reorganization of Bavarian administrative structures in the Kingdom of Bavaria. Its boundaries and organization have shifted several times since then, particularly following major political changes in the 20th century.

The district is shaped by its thermal spa towns such as Bad Griesbach and Bad Füssing, which offer traditional Bavarian wellness treatments using natural springs. Visitors can observe how locals value these healing waters as part of their regional heritage and daily life.

The administrative center is located in the city of Passau, where most services for visitors are accessible. The region is connected by the Danube and several federal highways that cross through it, enabling access to different municipalities.

The northern area reaches elevations around 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) and forms the edge of the Bavarian Forest. In contrast, southern lowlands with river floodplains and farmland create a completely different landscape character.

Location: Lower Bavaria

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Passau

Elevation above the sea: 364 m

Shares border with: Freyung-Grafenau, Deggendorf, Rottal-Inn, Rohrbach District, Schärding District, Passau

Website: http://landkreis-passau.de

GPS coordinates: 48.50000,13.33000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:23