Have a sausage at the salt warehouse
Salt is an important food preservative and was important for the transportation of food up and down the rivers. Visit the 17th century Historic Salt Warehouse and museum for a look into the technology people used to store and ship food. The visitor’s center for Regensburg is also located in the museum.
Right next to the warehouse, visit the Historic Sausage Kitchen, one of the oldest continually operating restaurants in the world. For nearly 900 years, it has been feeding the people of Regensburg and the traders and craftsmen who came for work. Continue in this tradition with bratwurst and bread!
Cross the Stone Bridge
This 12th-century stone bridge spans the Danube River and is one of Regensburg's oldest and most iconic landmarks. The Steinerne Brücke was also Regenburg’s only bridge until the 1930s. It has withstood the test of time and is a great example of that famous German engineering.
Legend has it that the bridge builder and cathedral builder had a bet to see who would finish their projects first. The bridge builder made a pact with the devil in exchange for the first three souls to cross the bridge. When the bridge was completed, the builder sent a hen, a dog, and a rooster across first.
Cruise the Danube
Regensburg is built on the confluence of three rivers: the Danube, the Regen, and the Naab, so there is plenty of water to navigate. This led to a strong trading economy as merchants from all over Germany and central Europe met in Regensburg to trade their goods.
Experience the beauty of the Danube River with a leisurely boat cruise that takes between 1 and 3 hours. Relax as you glide past scenic landscapes and medieval castles along the riverbanks. If you’d prefer to stay on land, there are promenades and parks all along the riverbanks, as well as biking paths.
Spot the tower houses
The Patricians, or ruling class elites who made their wealth on the river trade occurring in Regensburg, built homes with tall towers or defense of their power. Each family worked to out-tower the others, and as a result, when you walk around Regensburg, you can spot towers jutting out of otherwise regular residential buildings.
Experience Bavarian culture at the Regensburg Dult
Treat your taste buds to authentic Bavarian cuisine at one of Regensburg's traditional beer gardens or cozy taverns during the Dult. Sample local specialties like sausages, schnitzel, and pretzels, accompanied by refreshing Bavarian beer brewed according to centuries-old traditions.