Audio Guide of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau

The cathedral is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (until 7:00 p.m. in summer). No reservation is needed for individual visits. During Masses (times on the official website), tourist access is limited. Check special holiday schedules as well.

Admission is free, but concerts on the world's largest cathedral organ (23,874 pipes) require a ticket: €5.50 for adults / €2.50 for children (2024). Tickets are purchased at the entrance before the concert (daily at 12:00 noon in summer).

Around 30–45 minutes to see the Baroque interior and the main nave. If you attend the organ concert at midday, add 30 minutes. One-hour guided tours are also available by prior booking (DomBauVerein).

It is a symbol of Bavarian Baroque and houses the world's largest cathedral organ (17,974 pipes, 233 stops). Rebuilt after fires in 1662, its current design is by the Italian architect Carlo Lurago.

Weekday mornings are quieter. Summer (June–August) is busier, but they also offer more organ concerts. Avoid Holy Week and Christmas markets (December) if you are looking for peace and quiet.

There is step-free access from Cathedral Square, the main square. The interior is flat, but access to the organ involves stairs. Free wheelchair service is available by prior arrangement: +49 851 3930 (Tourist Office).

Within 5 minutes: the historic Town Hall, the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers, and the Glass Museum. Also nearby is Veste Oberhaus Fortress (website here) with panoramic views.

1) Arrive 20 minutes before the organ concert (12:00 noon) to get a seat. 2) Wear comfortable shoes: the marble floor can be slippery. 3) Combine your visit with the Bishops' Passage, which connects to Veste Oberhaus Fortress.