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Regensburg, Germany

Regensburg is a city in eastern Bavaria, at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Naab and Regen, Danube's northernmost point. It is the capital of the Upper Palatinate subregion of the state.

Type CityPopulation 150,000

Why go

  • City in Bavaria, Germany.
  • Known for House of Thurn and Taxis Palace.
  • Served by Straubing Airport (RBM).

History

Regensburg is a city in eastern Bavaria, at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Naab and Regen, Danube's northernmost point. It is the capital of the Upper Palatinate subregion of the state. With more than 150,000 inhabitants, Regensburg is the fourth-largest city in the State of Bavaria after Munich, Nuremberg and Augsburg and the eighth-largest of all cities on the river Danube. From its foundation as an imperial Roman river fort, the city has been the political, economic, and cultural centre of the surrounding region. Later, under the rule of the Holy Roman Empire, it housed the Perpetual Diet of Regensburg.

Restaurants & places to go

German, Sausage, Restaurant · Opening hours: Jan: Su-Fr 10:00-16:00; Jan: Sa 10:00-17:00; Feb-Mar: Su-Fr 10:00-17:00; Feb-Mar: Sa 10:00-18:00; Apr-Dec: Mo-Su… · wurstkuchl.de
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 09:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options Wikipedia: de:Präsidialpalais · 1 Bismarckplatz, Regensburg, 93047 · anton-cafe.de
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating Wikipedia: de:Café Prinzess · 2 Rathausplatz, Regensburg, 93047 · cafe-prinzess.de
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German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00-01:00 · 10 Keplerstraße, Regensburg, 93047 · gaensbauer.de
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International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su, PH 14:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3 a Hoppestraße, Regensburg, 93049 · bistro-rosarium.de
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Bavarian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-24:00; Mo off Features: step-free access · 21 Großprüfening, Regensburg, 93049 · goldener-hirsch-regensburg.de
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 13 Mühlweg, Regensburg, 93053 · antoniushaus-kneitinger.de
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-03:00, Su 09:00-24:00 · 3 Arnulfsplatz, Regensburg, 93047 · knei.de
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Airports

Straubing Airport (RBM) 33 km to the centre
Atting, BY, DE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Regensburg-Oberhub Airfield 14 km to the centre
Regenstauf, BY, DE
Outdoor
Griesau Airfield 25 km to the centre
Pfatter, BY, DE
Outdoor
Nittenau-Bruck Airfield 27 km to the centre
Bruck in der Oberpfalz, BY, DE
Outdoor
Schwandorf Airfield 36 km to the centre
Schwandorf, BY, DE
Outdoor
Schmidgaden Airfield 46 km to the centre
Schmidgaden, BY, DE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Anlegestelle Donauschifffahrt
Ferry terminal · 0.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Fähre Prüfening
Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Fähre Matting
Ferry terminal · 9.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Anlegestelle Altmühltal
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
Outdoor
Fähre Prüfening
Ferry route
Outdoor
Regensburg - Walhalla / Bach an der Donau
Ferry route · Regensburger Personen-Schifffahrt Klinger GmbH
Outdoor
Mattinger Fähre
Ferry route
Outdoor
Regensburg-Walhalla
Ferry route · Regensburger Personen-Schifffahrt Klinger GmbH
Outdoor
Regensburg<->Kelheim
Ferry route · Regensburger Personen-Schifffahrt Klinger GmbH
Outdoor
Regensburg-Bach/Donau
Ferry route · Regensburger Personen-Schifffahrt Klinger GmbH
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Straubing Airport (RBM); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Anlegestelle Donauschifffahrt, 0.2 km); routes include Fähre Prüfening, Regensburg - Walhalla / Bach an der Donau, Mattinger Fähre.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Regensburg, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Bayern · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach