Destination guide
Regensburg
Germany
Regensburg (Traditional English: Ratisbon) is one of Germany's oldest towns, founded by the Romans in 179 AD. It is in the German federal state of Bavaria, at the northernmost point of the river Danube.
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Plan your visit to the Cathedral of St. Peter for a Sunday morning mass to hear the world-famous Domspatzen boys' choir, but keep in mind they do not perform during the summer season.
Choose your accommodation based on your travel style: stay in the city center near the Cathedral to walk everywhere, or opt for hotels on the Wöhrd islands in the Danube if you prefer a quieter environment near the river.
Avoid arriving by car in the historic center; stay at hotels on the north bank of the river that offer parking, then walk along the river or rent a bike to reach the pedestrian-heavy old town.
Visit the Historic Sausage Kitchen by the Stone Bridge to experience what is cited as the first sausage kitchen and the first fast food joint in the world, serving dishes since the construction of the bridge and cathedral.
Look for the dark north portal of the Scots Monastery to see its unique sculptural work, then step inside to find a surprising contrast to the exterior's moody appearance.
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Best time to go
Best window: April–October
January is the month to avoid — cold. The window below is when it is genuinely pleasant.
Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
By bus
For longer distances, Regensburg has a comprehensive public bus network, operated by RVV and RVB. Buses are frequent (10 min intervals during peak hours) and run until around midnight every day.
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What to see
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Historic Sausage Kitchen
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Thundorferstraße 3
This tavern by the Danube was the first sausage kitchen in the world and already served the construction workers of the Stone Bridge and the Cathedral in the 12th century. That allegedly makes it the first fast food joint ever.
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Regensburg Cathedral
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Domplatz 1· Free
The Cathedral of St. Peter is the seat of the Catholic diocese of Regensburg and the prime example of Gothic architecture in Bavaria. Construction commenced in 1273 and the church was finished in 1872, after more than 600 years of work.
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Regensburg Altstadt
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A UNESCO-listed old town of 1,500 heritage buildings and narrow medieval lanes that functions as a living, open-air museum.
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Steinerne Brücke (Stone Bridge)
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An 800-year-old bridge across the Danube, once considered an engineering marvel that other medieval cities tried to copy.
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Regensburg Cathedral (Dom St Peter)
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A free-to-enter Gothic masterpiece with stained glass, an astronomical clock and a crypt holding royal tombs.
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Scots Monastery
Jakobstraße 3· Free
Founded around the year 1070 by Hiberno-Scottish missionaries, the church was in the hands of Irish and Scottish monks most of its history. The most famous architectural element of the structure is the dark north portal with its enigmatic…
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Minor basilica Unserer lieben Frau zur Alten Kapelle
Schwarze-Bären-Straße 7
The church was first mentioned in 875. It was renovated several times and nowadays the interior is a great example of Rococo architecture. Especially the altar is of outstanding beauty.
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Neupfarrkirche
Neupfarrplatz 5
Neupfarrkirche is a Protestant church at the central square of Regensburg. The first structures were built in 1519, shortly after the Jewish population, who lived in the neighbourhood, was illegally chased out of the city during a power…
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Regensburg Domspatzen
A highlight of a visit to the cathedral is a concert or rehearsal of the world famous boys' choir Domspatzen who perform during the Sunday mass - except in the summer season.
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What to do
Schloss Thurn und Taxis
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The palace of one of Europe's wealthiest noble families, its opulent rooms open for tours alongside a working brewery on the grounds.
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Domspatzen boys' choir
Domplatz 1· Free
Visit a mass in the Cathedral on Sunday mornings when the world-famous boys' choir Domspatzen is singing.
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Guided tours in costume
The "Stadtmaus" offers tours through the historical city. The guide wears a historic costume and you meet costumed enactors on the way. Tours seem only to be available in German.
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What to eat
Historic Sausage Kitchen (Historische Wurstkuchl)
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A roughly 900-year-old riverside kitchen grilling thin pork sausages over open beechwood fires, claimed as the world's oldest continuously operating restaurant.
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Haus Heuport
Domplatz 7
Upper range, beautiful ceilings with chandeliers, and patio.
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Where to stay
Brook Lane Hostel
Altstadtbus: Gutenbergplatz· Moderate
One of two hostels in the city and the only one in the very heart of town and a very inexpensive alternative to a hotel. It has all hostel style amenities, including an in-house supermarket.
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Ibis Syles Regensburg
· Expensive
On the north bank of the river with plenty of (paid) parking, this can be a good hotel for drivers. Walk along the river to the city or hire a bike from the hotel.
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Hotel Goliath am Dom
Bus: Fischmarkt· Expensive
Very nice, small and comfortable Hotel right next to Regensburg Cathedral. You can reach every point of interest from here by foot.
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Hotel Sorat
Bus: Wöhrdstraße· Expensive
High class hotel near the Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke) on one of the Wöhrd islands in the river Danube.
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Hotel-Orphee
Those of us old enough for senior railpasses may enjoy a contemplative soak in the tub - carefully as there may not be a grab rail and “warm” means piping hot.
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Hostel Regensburg
Bus: Wöhrdstraße/Jugendherberge· Pricey
The hostel is located on Unterer Wöhrd island in the river Danube.
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