Regensburg & the region

Your holiday in Regensburg

World Heritage. History. Nature. Our home, Regensburg, is a beautiful destination, picturesquely awaiting your visit: The old town with its buildings as well as the Stadtamhof district are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Remains from Roman times show how important the city was thousands of years ago. The Stone Bridge and the Cathedral of St. Peter from the Middle Ages characterize the cityscape today. But also a Greek-looking temple made of marble, the Valhalla, is a highlight during a vacation in Regensburg.

The sights in the surrounding area, the wide range of events from first-class culture to entertaining shows illustrate the diversity. The river landscapes of the region, the Danube connection as well as the developed hiking and biking trails give you the feeling you are truly in a paradise in the Upper Palatinate.

Please note that due to the Corona situation, some activities may be limited and events may be canceled for the time being.

Sightseeing Excursions Events Active around Regensburg

Sightseeing in Regensburg

Unesco World Heritage

Stone Bridge: The 300m-long bridge with its round arches is one of the city's landmarks and is considered a masterful structure from the Middle Ages. Prague's Charles Bridge was modeled after the Stone Bridge of Regensburg.
World Heritage Visitor Center: Interactive exhibition in the Salzstadel at the Stone Bridge, free admission.
St. Peter's Cathedral with the Domschatz Museum: A magnificent Gothic structure from the Middle Ages. The cathedral with its two towers is the landmark of the city. Tip: Attend a service here when the famous Domspatzen sing.
Golden Tower: Once a status symbol of the Patrician family, today a 50-meter-high attraction
Reichstag in the Old City Hall: Get a feeling for the time in which the free city of Regensburg was governed from this building
Porta praetoria: Northern gate of the Roman legion site, the largest surviving building from the time of the Romans in Bavaria
The Old Chapel: Abundantly decorated basilica in a Rococo style, a well-known Maria pilgrimage site
Historical Museum and Minorite Church: Take a trip back in time from the Stone Age to the Roman era and from the Middle Ages up to the 19th Century.
One hundred historically protected buildings in the old town of Regensburg
Thurn and Taxis Palace: At the edge of the old town, near the main train station. Once a Benedictine Monastery St. Emmeram, then extended by the royal house of Thurn and Taxis. This Palace continues to be their main quarters. You can tour the stately rooms, cloister, as well as the royal treasury and the carriage museum.
Stadtamhof: When you walk from the old town to the Stone Bridge, you will end up in the idyllic part of town, Stadtamhof.

More attractions in Regensburg

The Museum of Bavarian History: This museum, which opened in 2019, illustrates how Bavaria became a free state. Located on the banks of the Donau, close to the cathedral.
Archaeological excavation sites in the city: document Niedermünster just below the Romanesque Niedermünster Church, following in the Romans' footsteps. document Neupfarrplatz reveals Roman and medieval finds. Both can only be visited with a guided tour. document Legionslagermauer shows remains of the former Roman legion camp, freely accessible e.g. in the Dachauplatz parking garage.
Boat rides on the Danube: Landing stages are located near the Stone Bridge and the Iron Bridge.
Valhalla (east of Regensburg): The classicist temple on the Bräuberg Mountain was built in the 19th century based on Greek models as an imposing hall of glory above the Danube.
Donaustauf Castle ruins from the 10. century – with a great view of the Danube valley, only 7 km from the hotel

Excursion destinations around Regensburg

Our tips for your excursions

Our hotel on the quiet outskirts of Regensburg is the ideal starting point for excursions in the region. We recommend:

Kelheim (approx. 30 km): Wittelsbach Castle, Liberation Hall landmark, Weltenburg Abbey and Danube Gorge, boat rides in the Welenburger Enge nature reserve and the Altmühl Valley
The Altmühl Valley (approx. 35 km):Schulerloch stalactite cave near Essing, Prunn medieval castle enthroned above the Altmühl River Valley
Abensberg (approx. 45 km): Friedensreich Hundertwasser building such as the 35-meter-high Kuchlbauer Tower at the Kuchlbauer Brewery and the KunstHaus Abensberg. Medieval city wall ...
Castles in the region: Wolfsegg Castle in the Naab Valley with lifesize replicas of inhabitants in the museum, ruins of the Laaber, Ehrenfels, and Brennberg Castles
Nepal Himalaya Pavillon in Wiesent (approx. 19 km): The pavilion, which was built for the Expo 2000 in Hanover, has found a new home near Regensburg. A piece of Nepal in Bavaria

Events in Regensburg

Cultural & sporting events

Thurn und Taxis Schlossfestspiele (July) with first-class performances against the backdrop of the Royal Castle of St. Emmeram
Sports events: Arber cycling marathon (July) or road cyclists, mountain bikers, and families. Regensburg Marathon (May). Ice hockey games in the Donau Arena. SSV Jahn Regensburg soccer games in the Jahn Stadium Regensburg
Events in the Donau Arena: fairs, shows, concerts
Christkindl market at the Neupfarrplatz – with 200 years of tradition (end of November to December 23)
Lucrezia market at Haidplatz and Kohlenmarkt: arts and crafts for the Advent season (end of November to December 23)
Romantic Christmas market at the Thurn and Taxis caste (end of November to December 23)

Activities on your Regensburg holiday

Get active in the Upper Palatinate

Alternate between sightseeing and activities such as cycling, hiking, swimming, golfing, climbing, and motorcycling during your vacation in Regensburg.

For us, the most enjoyable way to explore the beautiful surroundings of Regensburg is by bike. A bike tour along the beautiful Danube or into the Altmühltal is highly recommended. Cycle along the Five Rivers Cycle Path from Regensburg to Kehlheim (about 30 km each way), where the Danube and Altmühl valleys meet. Or ride your bike to one of the region's swimming lakes.

For hikes, we recommend the Danube Panorama Trail and especially the stretch from Bad Abbach to Regensburg (approx. 20 km) or sections on the Jurasteig as well as the Burgensteigen.

Take motorcycle tours from Regensburg, e.g. to Regen through the Bavarian Forest and in the Upper Palatinate Lake District. Or to Franconia – Nuremberg is about 120 km away.

For boating fans, there are gorgeous river landscapes you can admire from a canoe. On the Regen, for example, you can take a day trip from Ramspau to Regensburg. Or on the Naab from Kallmünz to Regensburg/Mariaort (approx. 22 km). Boat rental companies organize transportation to and from the entry and exit points.