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Regensburg - the beautiful university town on the northernmost point of the Danube has a lot to offer

2020-02-19T15:59:50.239Z


The beautiful city at the northernmost point of the Danube has a lot to offer. It is not for nothing that it has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2006 and attracts tourists from near and far.


The beautiful city at the northernmost point of the Danube has a lot to offer. It is not for nothing that it has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2006 and attracts tourists from near and far.

  • Regensburg is at the northernmost point of the Danube .
  • With 168,426 inhabitants, it is the fourth largest city in the Free State of Bavaria .
  • And the university city has a lot of sights and more to offer.

Regensburg - Anyone who has ever been to Regensburg will always rave about this city . With its picturesque, small streets in the city ​​center , Regensburg is reminiscent of a southern metropolis . Especially in summer, the city is busy day and night. But Regensburg also has a lot to offer in winter.

Regensburg was first mentioned as a Roman legion camp under Emperor Marc Aurel

In 79 AD, a Roman cohort fort was built in what is now the Kumpfmühl district in Regensburg . The Roman legion camp “Castra Regina” under Emperor Marc Aurel was completed a hundred years later, which developed into the city ​​of Regensburg with a lot of time.

In the sixth century, the former legion camp in Regensburg became the headquarters of the Agilolfinger. The Ducal Residence thus became an important center in Bavaria . In 1245 Emperor Friedrich II gave Regensburg freedom of the empire, i.e. the right to self-government . This allowed the Regensburg to appoint a mayor and a council.

The landmarks of Regensburg: St. Peter's Cathedral and the Stone Bridge

After the cathedral, one of the most famous sights in Regensburg is probably the Stone Bridge , which connects the historic old town with the “Stadtamhof” district. It was built from 1135 to 1146 and is considered a medieval masterpiece in terms of architecture.

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The landmarks of Regensburg are the Cathedral of St. Peter and the Stone Bridge - seen here in the summer of 2013 at high water.

© dpa / Daniel Karmann

The Regensburg Cathedral of St. Peter , which was started in 1273, is also a symbol of the city. However, it had to be extensively restored over the years and did not come into its full glory for a long time.

Regensburg as the capital of the administrative district of Upper Palatinate

Already in 1838 the city on the Danube became the capital of the district "Upper Palatinate and Regensburg" , which later became the administrative district of Upper Palatinate and still is today. The city directly in the district, which was also the seat of the government district of the same name, regained its reputation. The connection to the railway network in 1859 with connections to Munich and Nuremberg was also helpful. Even today, Regensburg is the capital of the Upper Palatinate government district .

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Through the incorporation of the seven municipalities of Stadtamhof, Sallern, Reinhausen, Weichs, Steinweg, Schwabelweis and Winzer , Regensburg achieved an expansion of around 26 square kilometers and a population increase of a good 20,000 citizens. All of the seven municipalities are still part of the urban area .

How Regensburg became a big city - there were tragic conditions

After the Nazis persecuted many Jews in Regensburg as well, they were taken to the Belzec and Sobibor extermination camps in Poland. However, after the end of the Second World War, many of the persecuted Jews fled to Regensburg, especially from the Sudetenland (Czech Republic), causing the population to increase rapidly.

In 1946, Regensburg became a city . Regensburg currently has 168,426 inhabitants (as of December 2018, City of Regensburg).

Regensburg - the university city with that certain something and also something for nightlife

With the establishment of the fourth Bavarian State University in 1965 and the East Bavarian Technical University in Regensburg (OTH) in 1971, more and more young people came to Regensburg . Both universities offer a wide variety of courses and are not only popular with local students. Through “Erasmus” programs, exchange students from all over the world come to the beautiful city on the Danube again and again.

The nightlife is also very suitable for this target group. In the center of Regensburg there are many bars, pubs and discos - all close together and within easy walking distance. The best known are probably the Irish pubs like the "Irish Harp" or the "Murphy's Law" , the bar "Hemmingway's" or the disco "Gatsby" . The old town is also not far from Regensburg Central Station .

Regensburg and the surrounding area also have a lot to offer in terms of culture and sport - an overview of museums and clubs

But cultural life also plays an important role in Regensburg . With a diverse museum landscape, including the Historical Museum, the Maritime Museum, the Cathedral Treasury Museum and the Museum of Bavarian History, which has recently been criticized, there is something for everyone. With the many events and several theaters that offer a varied program, there is also a lot on offer for non-party goers. The cult location "Alte Mälzerei" is the right place to go for smaller concerts and events. Well-known bands such as “Sportfreunde Stiller” gave a concert there.

Football fans are of course also interested in the home games of the second division club SSV Jahn Regensburg , the ice hockey team "Eisbären Regensburg" or a baseball game by the "Legionnaires". The clubs' venues are also known to many. The former "Continental Arena" , which is still looking for a new name, is located directly at the "Regensburg University" junction on the A3.

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The former Continental Arena is the home of the second division club SSV Jahn Regensburg.

© dpa / Armin Weigel

The Danube Arena , which serves as a venue for the "polar bears" , is often used for larger concerts and other events. Both cabaret artists such as Harry G * , who was born and grew up in Regensburg , but also acts known worldwide, such as singer Pink , have already performed in the Donau-Arena.

But also in the district of Regensburg , which includes 41 municipalities around Regensburg, there are many sights that can be visited. These include the ruins of the Kallmünz castle and the Walhalla in Donaustauf . A boat trip on the Danube is always worthwhile.

A safer city thanks to the Oberpfalz police headquarters and the professional fire brigade

Not only tourism benefits from Regensburg. The city's professional fire brigade in Regensburg and the police headquarters in Upper Palatinate in the old Bajuwaren barracks also ensure a thriving economy. In addition, companies such as Krones, Continental and Infineon are also beneficial for the business location.

Living and working in Regensburg as a business location

This means that Regensburg not only has the second highest job density in German cities, but also an unemployment rate below the German and Bavarian average.

Those who have not yet got a taste for it should definitely stop by in the beautiful cathedral city on the Danube . Mainly because it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006 due to its beautiful city ​​center and the stone bridge .

All important contacts in Regensburg at a glance

Current dates and all information about Regensburg are published on the website of the city of Regensburg. There you will also find an overview of all museums. The plays of the various theaters can also be found on the Internet.

On the homepage of the police headquarters in Upper Palatinate and the professional fire brigade in Regensburg, you can always find out about current events that are taking place in Regensburg and the district.

Sports clubs such as the second division soccer team SSV Jahn Regensburg, the Regensburg ice hockey club "Eisbären Regensburg" and the baseball team of the "Legionnaires" also provide information on the current club events on their respective websites.

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Source: merkur

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