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Austria begins with contrast, restraint, and a different kind of river light

Passau to Linz — Baroque Sorrow on the Danube

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S/V Magische Pompoen
·13 April 2026·1 min read·Austria

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

Stay 1 night


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

Stay 1 night


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