City · Germany · Bavaria

Regensburg

A well-preserved medieval city on the Danube with a famous stone bridge.

about 5 h

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Why Regensburg matters

Regensburg is the medieval jewel most people have never heard of. The old town survived the war almost unscathed, so tall merchant houses, narrow lanes and Gothic towers are still all there. A twelfth-century stone bridge crosses the Danube, and a famous sausage kitchen beside it has been feeding people for centuries. It makes a good stop between Munich and Nuremberg.

Talking points

  • The old town is a World Heritage Site
  • The stone bridge dates from the Middle Ages
  • The Danube flows right past the old town
  • It makes an easy stop between Munich and Nuremberg

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What to see in Regensburg

Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO

Regensburg Cathedral

Regensburg, Germany

A Gothic cathedral with twin spires and a famous boys' choir.

Bridge · UNESCO

Regensburg Stone Bridge

Regensburg, Germany

A medieval stone bridge over the Danube beside a historic sausage kitchen.

Monument

Walhalla

Regensburg, Germany

A Greek-temple-style hall of fame on a hill above the Danube.

Also nearby

Within about 40 km, closest first.

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