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REGENSBURG IS CULTURERegensburg is an exciting cultural metropolis: the Thurn und Taxis Palace Festival, Early Music Festival, Bavarian Jazz Weekend, rock, pop and classical concerts, cabaret, theatre, exhibitions – visual and aural extravaganzas can be enjoyed throughout the year.
REGENSBURG IS THE DOMSPATZEN BOYS’ CHOIRThe oldest boys’ choir in the world, the Regensburg Domspatzen, looks back over a 1000-year history and can be heard every Sunday and holiday in St. Peter’s Cathedral. The brother of Pope Benedict XVI was the choir master for many years.
REGENSBURG IS PRINCELY Since the 18th century, the history of the city has been shaped by the House of Thurn and Taxis. The spacious grounds of the palace, including the St. Emmeram cloisters and the Princely Treasure Chamber, are open to visitors.
REGENSBURG IS THE DANUBEA boat trip on the Danube is simply a must. Be it a “strudel” (the whirling currents in the river) trip, an excursion to Walhalla or through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg monastery.
REGENSBURG IS A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITEThe old town of Regensburg is an exceptional example of a European medieval trading centre with clear evidence of the exchange of cultural and architectural influences. A host of exceptional buildings attest to its political, economic and religious importance from the 9th century.
Its urban structures reflect 2000 years of architectural continuity and contain Roman, Romanesque and Gothic elements. The town’s character is still shaped by its 11th- to 13th-century architecture, which recalls the period when it was the centre of the Holy Roman Empire.
REGENSBURG IS LIVING HISTORY179 AD: The Castra Regina Roman fort is established | 6th century: First capital of Bavaria | 1135–1146: The Old Stone Bridge is constructed | 1245–1803: Free Imperial City | around 1260: Construction of the Gothic cathedral begins | 1663–1806: Seat of the Holy Roman Empire’s parliament | 1806: The “Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation” is dissolved here | Since 2006: UNESCO World Heritage Site and visit by Pope Benedict XVI
REGENSBURG IS BAVARIANThe first Bavarian capital has retained its typical flair: traditional beer gardens, hearty dishes, smooth beer and Bavarian lifestyle and culture are to be found at every turn.
REGENSBURG IS LIFESTYLEShopping in Regensburg is a memorable experience in an authentic, historical ambience and can be attractively combined with sight seeing. Modern shops and traditional establishments abound in the city’s medieval alleyways and on the expansive squares alongside its attractions.
TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE IN THE OLD TOWN HALL &INFOPOINT AT THE WORLD HERITAGE VISITOR CENTREwith interactive, permanent exhibition regarding UNESCO-World Heritage „Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof“ (Entrance free!)+ Every day comprehensive advice+ Daily city tours in German language (May – October and advent Wed. and Sat.
in English language)+ Central accommodation service+ Free WiFi*+ Attractive arrangements+ Souvenirs, Regensburg-books etc.+ Regensburg-related gifts – vouchers for every occasion+ Tickets for events*, city tours*, guided tour through St. Peter’s
Cathedral*, BMW guided plant tours*, boat trips, document Old Town Hall*, Bridge Tower Museum** and local traffic*
* only at Tourist Information, ** only at Visitor Centre
No responsibility acceptedfor errors and ommissions
DID YOU KNOW THAT …… the BMW 3-series cabrio and coupé models
are built exclusively in Regensburg?… OSRAM Opto Semiconductors designed
energy-efficient and powerful heavy duty LEDs which are used as the centerpieces of headlights?
… the world’s oldest music school is in Regensburg and has enjoyed university status since 2001?
… that over 32.000 students secure first-class qualifications at three universities in Regensburg (Regensburg University, University of Applied Sciences, University for Catholic Sacred Music)?
Sehenswürdigkeiten, Kirchen, Museen und Veranstaltungsorte / Sights, Churches, Museums and venuesDom St. Peter, Domschatzmuseum / St. Peter’s Cathedral, Cathedral Treasury MuseumSteinerne Brücke / The Stone Bridgedocument Reichstag im Alten Rathaus / document Imperial Diet in the Old Town HallFürstliches Schloss Thurn und Taxis / Thurn and Taxis PalaceFürst von Thurn und Taxis Schlossmuseum / Prince of Thurn and Taxis Palace Museum Fürstliche Schatzkammer / TreasuryPorta Praetoria Figurentheater im Stadtpark / Puppet TheatreNaturkundemuseum Ostbayern / East Bavarian Natural History MuseumKunstforum Ostdeutsche Galerie / East German Art Gallery and Art ForumMuseum der Bayerischen Geschichte (ab 2018) / Museum of Bavarian History (from 2018)Schottenkirche St. Jakob / St Jacob’s (Scots’) ChurchStatt-Theater / Cabaret Theater im Velodrom Theater am Bismarckplatz Volkssternwarte / Observatory St. Oswald / St. Oswald’s ChurchDominikanerkirche / Dominican Churchdocument Ostentor / East GateDreieinigkeitskirche (Panorama Stadtblick ) / Holy Trinity Church (Panoramic View of Town )St. Emmeram / St. Emmeram’s ChurchThon-Dittmer-Palais, Theater am Haidplatz Kepler-Gedächtnishaus / Kepler Memorial CentreDiözesanmuseum Obermünster / Obermünster Diocesan MuseumKunstwerk Dani Karavan / Work of Art by Dani KaravanNeupfarrkirche / New Parish ChurchGolfmuseum / Golfing MuseumTurmtheater im Goliathhaus document Neupfarrplatz / archaeological excavationsBrückturm-Museum / Salzstadel / Bridge Tower Museum (Old Stone Bridge) / Salt BarnDiözesanmuseum St. Ulrich (ab 2018) / St. Ulrich’s Diocesan Museum (from 2018) Jüdisches Kulturzentrum / Jewish Cultural CentreAlte Kapelle / Old ChapelDonau-Schifffahrts-Museum / Danube Navigation Museum Audimax (Universität) / Audimax (University Concert Hall) southernNiedermünsterkirche / document niedermünster / Niedermünster Church / document NiedermünsterAndreas-Stadel, Künstlerhaus / Andreas Centre, Arts CentreAlte Mälzerei southernHistorisches Museum / Minoritenkirche / Museum of History / Minorite ChurchKolpinghausStädtische Galerie „Leerer Beutel“ / “Leerer Beutel” Municipal GalleryHistorische Runtingersäle / Historical Runtinger hallsDonauArena easterndocument Schnupftabakfabrik / Snuff Factory MuseumHistorische Wurstküche / Historic Sausage KitchenContinental Arena, Fußballstadion / Continental Arena, Football Stadium southerndocument Legionslagermauer / Legionary camp wallmarinaforum, Tagungszentrum (ab 2018) / marinaforum, Convention Centre (from 2018) eastern
Tourist amenities (Regensburg prefix number: +49 941) gridTourist Information – 507 4410Besucherzentrum Welterbe / World Heritage Visitor CentreDOMPLATZ 5: Info-centre | guided tour through Cathedral – 597 1662city tour / motorised tour through the cityDeparture point | boat trips Klinger 3 4 10 11
Departure point | boat trips Wurm+Köck 1 5 12
Mooring point Danube cruise shipsHauptbahnhof / main railway stationNeues Rathaus / New Town Hall – Fundbüro / lost property – 507 5880WC / public toilets with disabled access, see alsoSpielplatz / playgroundArnulfsplatz (C2), Castra Regina Center (E4), Bischofshof (D2), Westside (A3) Am Theater (C3), Dachauplatz (E3), Petersweg (D3), Regensburg Arcaden (D4), Posthof (southern D4)Open-air parking: P+R West (west of A3), Am Protzenweiher* (C1), Dultplatz* (C1), P+R Unterer Wöhrd* (F2) , Wöhrdstraße (E2) , P+R Continental Arena (southern D4) * free parkingLadestation für E-Mobile / Charging-station e-mobiles
REGENSBURG TODAY+ ca. 160,000 number of inhabitants+ more than 32,000 students+ more than 20 museums+ more than 30 galleries+ more than 20 venues+ about 67 hotels and guesthouses
with about 6,000 beds (last update: june 2016)
Fußgängerzone / pedestrian area (20 mph) UNESCO Welterbezone / UNESCO World Heritage area