Discover Fürstenzell

Fürstenzell combines monastic history with a garden on the grounds of a historic farm and a section of the VIA-NOVA Trail. The Church of St. Margaretha at the monastery gate is part of a Cistercian monastic complex; the district teaching garden is located on the site of the former Thumerbauer farm. These different themes give you concrete ways to shape your stay around your interests.

Monastic History and Garden Location

The Church of St. Margaretha at the monastery gate dates back to the 13th century. The former Cistercian monastery of Fürstenzell was founded in 1274 by Hartwig, a canon from Passau. These two dates bring different aspects of the monastery’s history into focus: the origins of the church and the founding of the monastery. The church can be rented year-round for events.

The district teaching garden in Fürstenzell is an established facility on the site of the former Thumerbauer farm. This offers a different local point of interest alongside the monastery complex: a garden on the site of a former farm. If you would like to include the garden in your travel plans as well as local cultural history, you can discover Fürstenzell from several perspectives.

The VIA-NOVA Trail is also connected to the area: one section runs through the municipal district of Fürstenzell. When planning your trip, you can include this section of the VIA-NOVA Trail as a regional highlight alongside the historical themes.

More to Discover in the Passau Destination

In the Passau destination, the Danube Cycle Path runs through the Passau region and received a four-star rating following an assessment by the German Cyclists’ Federation (ADFC). As certifications can change, check the current status when making specific plans. The Passau region is characterized by its rivers, forests and thermal baths. Thermal springs known far and wide are located in Bad Füssing and Bad Griesbach.

In Tittling, within the Passau destination, the Bavarian Forest Museum Village is one of Europe’s largest open-air museums. Spread over 20 hectares, you can visit more than 100 residential and farm buildings from the Bavarian Forest dating from 1580 to 1890. The museum village includes farms, mills, sawmills, smithies, chapels and field monuments, as well as Germany’s oldest primary school, dating from 1666. This date can offer you and your children a tangible starting point for conversations about life in the past.

Another place in the Passau destination is the Haus am Strom nature experience centre. It is located in the narrow Danube valley between Bavaria and Austria, downstream of Untergriesbach. For cultural events, Ortenburg Castle Culture offers a dedicated programme: from April to December, the series organised by the Friends of Ortenburg Castle includes music events, cabaret performances, spooky nights at Ortenburg Castle, talks and guided visits. Check the specific dates seasonally if you would like to include this series in your travel plans.

Regional hiking routes include the Granite Adventure Trail around Hauzenberg and the Smuggler’s Trail in the Danube Pearls. They offer further points of interest for a trip that combines hiking with cultural or nature-focused activities.

Travel Interests and Choosing Accommodation

When looking for accommodation in Fürstenzell, you can start by deciding which local themes matter most to you: monastic history, the district teaching garden or the section of the VIA-NOVA Trail. If you would also like to visit other places in the Passau destination, include their specific locations and attractions in your plans.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Vilshofen an der Donau, Obernzell, Tiefenbach, Ruderting, Bad Griesbach im Rottal, Witzmannsberg, Tettenweis, Tittling.

For the main travel overview: Passau.