Hey everyone!

I'm making another post because I'm a bit confused about how to approach the housing situation in Passau.

I'm an international student moving to Passau to study AI at the University of Passau, and I'm looking for accommodation from November.

I've been searching online, mainly on WG-Gesucht, but finding a suitable place has been quite difficult. I'm considering two options:

1. Book a cheap hotel or hostel for a few days after arriving in Passau and look for rooms in person.
2. Rent a temporary room for 1–2 months and use that time to find a better, long-term place.

My main question is: Are there actually more rooms available in Passau than what we see advertised online? Is there a realistic chance of finding better and more affordable places by being physically present in the city, talking to people, visiting WGs, and exploring local housing groups?

Or is the situation pretty much the same, and arriving without long-term accommodation would just make things more stressful?

I'd especially appreciate advice from students who have recently moved to Passau or gone through the same process. If you managed to find a room after arriving, how did you go about it?

I'm trying to figure out whether it's worth spending extra money on temporary accommodation in the hope of finding something better, or whether I should secure a place online before arriving.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hey everyone!

I'm an international student moving to Passau to study AI at the University of Passau, and I'm currently looking for accommodation starting in November.

My budget is ideally €300–350 per month, preferably including utilities, but I'm open to considering suitable options slightly above that.

I'm looking for a private room in a shared apartment (WG), preferably furnished, with the option to register my address (Anmeldung).

I'm friendly, tidy, respectful of others' privacy, and happy to live in a social WG. I'd prefer somewhere reasonably close to the university or well connected by public transport.

If you have a room available or know someone looking for a flatmate, please DM me. I'd really appreciate any leads!

Thanks! :)

Aktuell läuft eine Bürgerbeteiligung am Passauer Busfahrplan. Die Stadtwerke planen den ÖPNV deutlich einzuschränken.
Bitte macht mit um dies so gut es geht zu verhindern.

Who can suggest a good hair stylist who is all of the above?

Thank u!

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a nice cafe to work in. So basically I'd need free Wi-Fi and ideally power outlets.

I'm staying in Pocking and don't mind driving to nearby towns for the right spot. Any recommendations are appreciated.

Is there a private room that student can rent to learn musical instrument or any options of learning Instrument in passau as a hobby? That is not too expensive

Gibt es einen privaten Raum, den Studenten mieten können, um ein Musikinstrument zu lernen, oder irgendwelche Möglichkeiten, in Passau ein Instrument als Hobby zu lernen? Das sollte nicht zu teuer sein

Hey guys!

I recently moved to Passau for my master’s and was wondering if there are any gyms or clubs here that offer MMA training. I’ve been training for around 2 years and would love to continue training here.

If you know any good places, please let me know.

Ich bin demnächst mit einer Freundesgruppe für ein paar Tage in Passau. Welche Kneipen in Passau könnt ihr empfehlen?

Hey everyone!

I’m an incoming international researcher moving to Passau for a 1-year research stay at the University of Passau starting April 2027.

I am looking strictly for a private 1-room apartment or studio flat (1-Zimmer-Wohnung) where I have my own private kitchen and bathroom (not looking for a shared WG/flatshare).

Quick Details:

Budget: Ideally around €400–€600 Warmmiete (all utilities included).

Duration: April 2027 – March 2028 (~12 months).

Preferred Areas: Open to any area with good bus connectivity to campus (Hacklberg, Grubweg, Haidenhof-Süd, Heining, Kohlbruck, or central).

A bit about me: I’m in my late 20s, non-smoker, clean, quiet, and fully funded through my fellowship.

If you know of an apartment opening up around late March/April 2027, or have any leads/contacts for private landlords, please send me a DM. Thanks a lot!

Hello everyone, I will be staying in Passau for a few days next week due to my gf attending a conference there. Since I work remote, I'm looking for some recommendations for places that would be a good spot (decent internet connection, some nice food or coffee, the classic remote worker’s needs).

I would also be happily take recommendations for any nice restaurant in the city, preference of course for Bavarian food but any cuisine will do (just not Italian please). Thank you very much for any help!

Hello, I am a student and I am looking for accomodations from 3rd of october to 5th of october, or possible for a year if a room is available. Anyone has an open room in a WG (shared flat) or needs a roommate please dm.

A bit about me: I'm from Georgia. I'm tidy, easygoing, respect personal space, and love cooking good food (happy to share!).

Hi, komme nicht aus Pasaau, wollen aber von dort mit dem Zug nach Wien. Wo kann man am besten für vier Tage parken? Sollte definitiv in Laufweite des Bahnhofs sein, da Baby dabei ist:)

I am an incoming student in Passau looking for accommodation starting this October, and I would greatly appreciate any advice or recommendations you might have on finding a suitable apartment.
My budget is ranging €300-450

Hey everyone!
I’m from Chile and I’ll be staying in Passau for around two weeks after finishing a course. I’m staying with a friend, so Passau will basically be my base during that time, although I’ll also be travelling to a few other places while I’m there.
I was wondering if you guys have any recommendations for things to do around Passau. I’m especially interested in sports and outdoor activities (hiking, trail running, running, BJJ, calisthenics, climbing, and cycling (if there’s somewhere I can rent a bike). I’d also like to improve my German while I’m there, so I’m interested in language exchanges or places to practice. And if there’s any electronic music scene, clubs or parties in Passau or nearby, I’d love to hear about them.
And in general, if there’s anything you think someone staying in Passau for a couple of weeks should know (places I should visit, nice spots to hang out, day trips, local events, transport tips, etc.) I’d really appreciate the recommendations.
Also happy to meet people while I’m there, especially if anyone is up for doing some sports, exploring the area, grabbing a beer or checking out some music.
Thanks! :)

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for people who play an instrument — guitar, drums, piano, bass, accordion, anything really.

I sing and play basic guitar, and I'm thinking of booking the music room at the university for a jam. I usually play English songs, but German or anything else is more than welcome. Good music is good music.

If you're around and interested, drop me a DM.

The winter intake at the University of Passau will start in October, but my application still shows "pending". Will their admission still continue in October? Or what will they do?

Hallo.
Ich gehe in zirka einer Woche mit 5 Freunden von Passau nach Budweis, geplant sind ungefähr 5 Tagesetappen.

Ist hier jemand schonaml diese Strecke gegangen und hat Streckentipps oder ähnliches?
Strecke wurde bereits mit Komoot geplant aber vielleicht hat jemand irgendwelche Praxis tipps.

Schlafen würden wir gerne in Unterkünften.

Danke schon mal.

Hey, anyone wanna join tonight evening at Cafe Alibi?

Need one for singles or 3 more people for doubles

Hat hier irgendjemand ne Idee, was dieser gottlos laute Hubschrauber mit Suchscheinwerfer seit ner halben Stunde über Passau sucht? Ich finde keine Berichte dazu oder ähnliches und schlafen kann bei dem Krach auch keiner...

Hello my dear fellow residents,

Is it possible to get an urgent appointment at the foreigner's office for a conversion of visa?

Thank you for your help and please share any tips or experiences.

Any one starting Bachelors in University of Passau this winter sem (26/27)?

Mein dummer Mitbewohner ist zu einem Freund nach Passau gefahren und hat sich mein Cruiserboard ausgeliehen und es bei der Haltestelle Heining verloren. Falls mir irgendjemand weiterhelfen kann gerne schreiben.

Dear Passau residents,

I am passing through Passau to attend the following conference:
https://www.geku.uni-passau.de/angewandte-ethik/tagung-fuer-praktische-philosophie

Would anyone like to hangout on the 23rd? I arrive quite early before the conference. Also just generally looking for tips about the city:

- museums
- cafes
- Music events or jam sessions
- chess clubs

Whatever you can throw at me, do so! I'm trying to make it memorable.

Thank you!