Another lazy morning waking up late while the Mozart its way up river to Passau. Did up on the Vista deck for some fresh air and a look at the sights. We pulled up at Passau by about 11:30am. The Mozart was docked out of town and a shuttle was provided to guests.
We cancelled out walking tour of Passau. It was raining and everything was closed since it was the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Heard a few complaints about this tour.
We spotted a late additional excursion to Aldersbach Abbey and its Brewery. Best excursion we have been on in a long time!
It is about a 40 mins drive from Passau to Aldersbach. We were greeted by the Baron of Alderbach who owns the grounds of the Abbey and the Brewery which is operated as a small business given employment to the village.
The Abbey is magnificent.
The initial WOW view
The high alter
The pulpit.
On to the brewery - the small traditional brewery
You get to taste a selection of malt.
Today's mesh tanks
The fermentation tanks
We got to sample the beer/ale directly from the taps before it hit any kegs, cans or bottles.
Everyone got two complimentary bottles of beer as a souvenir.
Back to Mozart in plenty of time to shower and change for dinner that that evening's entertainment
Got all dressed up for Christmas Eve
Stefan Mullens gave two performance that evening; one before dinner and one after dinner.
There was also an evening excursion for an organ recital followed by Catholic midnight mass or a Lutheran midnight mass.
There was also an evening excursion for an organ recital followed by Catholic midnight mass or a Lutheran midnight mass.
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