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Tours, excursions and extracurricular opportunities

Tours, excursions and extracurricular opportunities

Organised excursions offer you a chance to experience wonderful destinations in and around Passau. Get some fresh air and come along!

Tip: During the semester you can find important information, such as invitations for trips, on our Facebook page: International Office of Passau University - International Students.

Guided campus tours

Campus tours with AEGEE

Familiarise yourself with your new campus - and meet fellow students! AEGEE members will be offering campus tours at the following times:

  • Monday, 28 September 2026 at 16:30 (Nikolakloster)
  • Tuesday, 06 October 2026 at 14:00 (Nikolakloster)

The tours either start at the HS 10 of the Audimax (AM) building or the Upper Archway of the Nikolakloster (NK) building.

Virtual campus tour

If you missed the campus tours, or if you can't make it, our virtual campus tour can help you find your way. 

Passau: City tours

Discover your new home town together with student guides! AEGEE members will be offering guided tours through the city of Passau at the following times:

  • Thursday, 01 October 2026 at 18:00 at Innwiese (next to PHIL)

Trips and excursions

Hike around the Ilzschleife (River)

Friday, 09 October 2026 at 14:00:

Join AEGEE on a beautiful autumn hike along the Ilz River. The trail leads through idyllic forests, past moss-covered rocks and the waters of the “Black Pearl of the Bavarian Forest.” Along the way, you’ll find picturesque viewpoints, quiet spots to pause, and the opportunity to discover the region’s unique flora and fauna. Bring your own lunch so we can enjoy a break together during the hike. Please wear sturdy footwear!

Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Meeting point: Innwiese (next to PHIL)

Hiking Together to Café Blaas!

Saturday, 10 Oktober 2026 - 12:00

Fancy some fresh air, exercise, and a cozy break? Join us on our hike to Café Blaas near Passau! Enjoy a relaxed walk, wonderful views, and finish the day with delicious coffee and cake.

Meeting point: Innwiese (next to PHIL)

Day trip to Regensburg

Friday, 09 October 2026 - 11:00

This beautiful Bavarian city definitely worth a visit. Have fun exploring some different sights.

Meeting Point: Passau Central Station

Walk to Restaurant Mosthäusl in Austria

Friday, 02 October 2026 - 13:00

After meeting at Nikolakloster, we will have a 1.5-2h walk to the restaurant Mosthäusl in Austria. There you can have a refreshing drink or some lunch.

Duration: about 4-5 hours
Meeting point: Innwiese (beneath PHIL)

University Sport

Do you want to be active and meet your fellow students?

Sign up for a sports course at the University here (only in German language)!

Contacts for excursions and activities during the semester

AEGEE

AEGEE is looking forward to greet international students with useful and amusing tips, helping you to have a worthwhile time here in Passau during your studies. 

Student societies

If you want to meet with like-minded people, you can join one or multiple of the student societies.

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