![]() You might also like: Charm & Kitsch in Salzburg, Austria I was captivated by all the different architecture from various historical periods and cultures…everything from Roman to medieval to Bavarian co-exist here. You might also like: A Sobering Morning Visiting Dachau Concentration CampĪs you wander through the town, one of the best things to do is just pay attention. The cathedral is home to the Regensburger Domspatzen…the “cathedral sparrows”, a boys’ choir widely known for their beautiful singing. It was built from the 1200s to the 1500s. The imposing church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture, both inside and out. Peter’s Cathedral, which sits in the main square, Domsplatz. You might also like: My Fave Korean Face Moisturizers & Sunscreens for TravelĪnother thing that is a must in Regensburg is St. It was once considered the eighth wonder of the world, and for over 800 years was the only bridge across the Danube for hundreds of miles. Dating back to the 12th century, this bridge is said to have been the model for Prague’s famous Charles Bridge, among others. However, we by no means saw everything, so you could take a full day to really see all the main historical sights.Īs you start your exploration of Regensburg, one absolute must is crossing over the old Stone Bridge on foot. ![]() I think we ended up spending a few hours there in total, and were able to easily explore the town and have a late lunch before heading back to Munich. The town is an easy hour-and-a-half train ride from Munich, and you definitely don’t need to spend a whole day. You might also like: A Fairytale Day at Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle What to do in Regensburg Of the 1,500 listed buildings in the town, 984 of them make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This article gives a really good, super brief history, if you’re interested. So Regensburg has some major historical credentials, actually spanning over 2,500 years-from Celts to Romans to Germans. Isn’t that crazy?! How have we not learned more about this small city? And it had some fairly well-known capitals over the centuries, including Rome, Prague, Vienna, and…yup, Regensburg. It encompassed territory in modern-day Germany, France, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Italy, and more. You may have heard of it, it was kind of a big deal □ Once upon a time, there was this little thing known as the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation (or just the Holy Roman Empire to its friends). So, you might be thinking, “Regensburg? Seriously, never heard of it.” But let me drop some knowledge on you. You might also like: 11 of My Best Tips for ANY Trip A little history on Regensburg The city mostly escaped bombing during WWII, so it still has a lot of the historical buildings, original churches, and bridges…which is quite rare in Germany. So we decided to try out Regensburg instead. ![]() But one of the things that I read was that-like many cities in Germany-the bombing had taken a heavy toll and so much of the historical architecture was gone or rebuilt. You might also like: My Favorite Cross-Body Purse for TravelĪs someone who’s spent a lot of time learning about WWII history, Nuremberg held a lot of appeal due to its role in the war criminal trials after the war. I’d done research ahead of time and had narrowed it down to either Nuremburg or Regensburg. But for our last day we didn’t have our plans nailed down. Two places we knew for sure we wanted to visit were the fairytale palace of Neuschwanstein and the concentration camp museum at Dachau. Munich was lovely, and there are tons of easy day trips you can take from it, which makes it a great base for trips that are anywhere from a couple days to a week. When my mom and I dragged my dad on our first “just the three of us” Europe trip maaaaaaany moons ago, our first adventure was spending a few days in Munich, followed by Salzburg and Vienna…in early November, which in hindsight was a little ballsy from a weather standpoint.
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