Best things to do in Regensburg

Regensburg Must-Sees

Regensburg features one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Key landmarks include the 13th-century Gothic Saint Peter’s Cathedral and the 12th-century Stone Bridge, a masterpiece of medieval engineering. Visitors can explore Roman history at the Porta Praetoria, the northern gate of a 2nd-century legionary camp, or visit the Thurn und Taxis palace. The narrow lanes of the Old Town house the Historic Sausage Kitchen, which has served grilled sausages since the 12th century.

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Saint Peter's Cathedral

Regensburg Cathedral, also known as St. Peter's Cathedral, is an example of important Gothic architecture within the German state of Bavaria.

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Stone Bridge

The Stone Bridge in Regensburg, Germany, is a 12th-century bridge across the Danube linking the Old Town with Stadtamhof.

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Old Town Hall

The hall holds a tourist infocentre today.

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Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof

Regensburg is a city in eastern Bavaria, at the confluence of the Danube, Naab and Regen rivers, Danube's northernmost point.

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Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006, this ensemble includes over 1,000 listed buildings. It represents an exceptional example of a large medieval trading town, showcasing architectural development from the Roman period through the late Middle Ages.

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Brückturm

This beautiful bridge tower is one of the symbols of the City of Regensburg. It houses a ship museum.

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Historic Sausage Kitchen

The Historic Sausage Kitchen of Regensburg is a restaurant in Regensburg, Germany.

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Porta Praetoria

The remains of the northern gate of the Roman legionary camp, Castra Regina, built in 179 AD under Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It is one of the oldest surviving Roman stone structures in Germany.

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Scots Monastery

The Scots Monastery is the former Benedictine Abbey of St James in Regensburg, Germany.

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Schloss St. Emmeram

Also known as the Thurn und Taxis Palace, this massive residence evolved from a former Benedictine monastery. The complex features a medieval cloister, neo-Renaissance state rooms, and the princely family's private museum and stables.

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Museum of History & Museum Café

The Regensburg Museum of History currently resides in a former Minorite monastery, is a museum of the history, art and culture of…

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

In summer, you can climb up the tower and get a beautiful view of the entire city.

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Goldener Turm

A nine-story patrician tower built around 1260. It is the most prominent of Regensburg's medieval 'family towers,' which were constructed by wealthy merchant families as residential status symbols.