Passau and its little sister Vilshofen are best known for their three rivers. For a few months now, however, the former has had a new attraction to adorn itself with. In September, Felix Lobrecht and Tommi Schmitt donated a bench to the city of Passau. The so-called “Dreiflusshackbank” was placed where the Danube, Ilz and Inn rivers meet. Within a very short time , it enjoyed great popularity and became a popular photo motif. However, the joy over the new attraction did not last long, as the Dreiflusshackbank was stolen.
The new bench in Passau
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In April of this year, Felix Lobrecht and Tommi Schmitt spoke in their podcast “Gemischtes Hack” about how they would like to donate a bench, with Passau being chosen rather by chance. They wanted the bench to be located where the three rivers Inn, Ilz and Danube meet. Hence the name “Dreiflusshackbank”. In the episode, the two called on the city to come forward to turn words into action. Passau didn’t need to be told twice and got in touch with the podcasters.
The bench was then officially inaugurated in September and was given its desired location at the Dreiflüsseeck on Passau’s Oberspitze. Lobrecht and Schmitt were on site to personally open the colorful spray-painted bench. The bench was designed by artist Fabian Ebenharder and is covered in tags and quotes. The name of the bench and the podcaster “Dreiflusshackbank” are emblazoned on the plaque. Godparents: Felix Lobrecht & Tommi Schmitt”. Incidentally, they never paid for the bench: Passau didn’t want to accept any money from them.
Finder’s fee for the Dreiflusshackbank
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Fans of the podcast were delighted with the new bench and traveled to Passau especially to have their picture taken with it. But it has been missing since the beginning of December. Only the metal frame remains where the three-river bench stood for three months. The actual seat was dismantled and removed by unknown persons. It is not known exactly when the bench disappeared; its absence was noticed on Monday, December 8th.
The city of Passau has now filed a complaint and wants the bench back. Lobrecht and Schmitt also spoke about the disappearance of the Dreiflusshackbank and offered a finder’s fee of €40 to the person who returns it. We hope that the bench will soon reappear and that Passau will regain its new landmark.