**** · Old Town

Hotel König

The Hotel König sits directly on the bank of the Danube in Passau's baroque old town, right where the narrow lanes between St Stephen's Cathedral and the Town Hall Square draw together into the City of Three Rivers. From the riverside promenade it is only a few steps to the cathedral with the largest cathedral organ in the world, to the landing stages of the passenger boats and across the bridge up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress that crowns the townscape. Staying here means having the historic centre quite literally on your doorstep, with morning bells and the river panorama close at hand.

The family-run four-star hotel combines the charm of a long-established town house with modern comfort. Many of the bright, welcoming rooms offer an unobstructed view of the passing river and the hills of the neighbouring Bavarian Forest. A hearty breakfast buffet with regional produce, a sun terrace facing the Danube and the personal service of a long-established Passau family create a warm, easy-going atmosphere.

The location is ideal for city travellers, culture lovers and Danube cyclists who enjoy strolling through the illuminated old town in the evening. Restaurants, cafes and the glass museums are within walking distance, as are the moorings for excursions towards Vienna or Linz. A rewarding base for anyone who wants to discover Passau without a car and right in the middle of the action.