Regensburg, Germany

Regensburg Germany

Regensburg, in Bavaria, Germany, is one of the country’s oldest towns, founded by the Romans in 179 AD. Today, Regensburg is a prosperous city of around 137,000 inhabitants, with three universities and many landmarks, most dating from the Middle Ages, such as the Cathedral of St Peter, the Old City Hall and Imperial Diet, and the Stone Bridge. Since July 2006, the old town of Regensburg has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city centre is fairly compact and mostly pedestrianised, so it’s best explored on foot. The main attraction of Regensburg is its superbly preserved medieval city centre, with the cathedral and the Stone Bridge as the standout sights. As one of the few German cities largely undamaged during the Second World War, Regensburg has the largest preserved medieval city centre in Germany. It is sometimes called “the northernmost city of Italy” because of its lively squares and streets with lovely outdoor cafés in summer, as well as the many Italian-style medieval merchant houses and towers. The historic centre sits beside the River Danube, and crossing the medieval Stone Bridge into town gives a perfect introduction to the city.
Recommended airport
Nurnberg (NUE)
Nearby destinations
  • Roding a 37.23 km
  • Kelheim a 18.63 km
  • Nabburg a 49.18 km