Austria begins with contrast, restraint, and a different kind of river light
Passau to Linz — Baroque Sorrow on the Danube
PASSAU, GERMANY/AUSTRIA BORDER [QR-129]
Coordinates: 48°34'N, 13°28'E
Marina: Passau Yacht Club
Berth Cost: €25-40/night
Character: "City of Three Rivers" (Danube, Inn, Ilz meet here), Baroque architecture, gateway to Austria
Passau is stunning - Baroque old town, painted buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral (largest church organ in the world).
Provisioning: Good German supermarkets (last chance before Austria—slightly more expensive).
Dining:
🍴 Heilig-Geist-Stiftsschenke [QR-130]
- Traditional Bavarian
- River views
- €25-45
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LINZ, AUSTRIA [QR-131]
Coordinates: 48°18'N, 14°17'E
Marina: Linz Yacht Club
Berth Cost: €30-50/night
Character: Austria's third city, industrial but charming old town, Linzer Torte (almond cake—try it)
Ars Electronica Center [QR-132] - Future/technology museum, interesting
Provisioning: Excellent—large city.
Dining:
🍴 Verdi [QR-133]
- Modern Austrian
- €35-60
🍴 Café Traxlmayr [QR-134]
- Traditional, Linzer Torte
- €15-30
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