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Regensburg
Regensburg, located at the northernmost bend of the Danube, is one of Germany's best-preserved large medieval cities and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2006. The city's history dates back to Roman times, when the legionary camp Castra Regina was established in 179 AD. A prominent witness to the Middle Ages is the Stone Bridge, built between 1135 and 1146, which was considered an architectural wonder of the world for centuries. The cityscape is dominated by St. Peter's Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture whose construction spanned over 600 years. Regensburg was also the seat of the Perpetual Diet of Regensburg from 1663 to 1806, highlighting the city's political significance within the Holy Roman Empire. The narrow alleys of the Old Town, featuring proud patrician houses and family towers, still convey the flair of a wealthy commercial metropolis. Today, Regensburg is not only a historical gem but also an animated university city with a dynamic economy.
- Location: Bavaria, Germany
- Top sights: Goldener Turm · ARTIFICIUM RATISBONA · Kunstkabinett Galerie Lesmeister
- Nearby: Neutraubling (8 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -2 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 60 | 45 | 49 | 42 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 58 | 53 | 54 | 58 |
📋 Practical info
History & landmarks
empire
1663–1806
Geography
Facts
- Founded as the Roman camp Castra Regina in 179 AD
- The Stone Bridge was constructed between 1135 and 1146
- UNESCO World Heritage site since 2006
- Seat of the Perpetual Diet from 1663 to 1806
- St. Peter's Cathedral features stained glass from the 13th century
- The world's oldest sausage kitchen has operated here since approx. 1135
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Notable places around
Route planner — Car & Motorhome
Where do you start? We build the route here, with stops and country notes along the way.
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Sights in the town Regensburg (10)
Baumburger Turm
Baumburg Tower: seven-storey tower with loggia, early Gothic house chapel, 13th century.
Galerie Bild & Rahmen
Galerie Bild & Rahmen: gallery for pictures and frames in Regensburg.
Turmtheater
Turmtheater: former cinema in Regensburg, now a theatre and event venue.
Goliathhaus
Goliath House: building in Regensburg, known for the Goliath fresco on its facade.
Reichstagsmuseum🏛 museum
Reichstag Museum: museum on the history of the Perpetual Diet of Regensburg.
document Neupfarrplatz🏛 museum
document Neupfarrplatz: museum on the city history of Regensburg, focusing on the Roman era.
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Frequently asked questions
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