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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Regensburg
Give Regensburg one full day and one night: the medieval centre is compact, walkable in a day, and worth an overnight to see it after the day-trippers leave.
Regensburg is a UNESCO-listed medieval city on the Danube, 1 h 20 min by train from Munich and about 1 h from Nuremberg. Its old town survived WWII largely intact, so the draw is the streets themselves: the Gothic cathedral, the 12th-century Stone Bridge and the sausage kitchen by the river. Most travellers see it as a day trip; one night is better.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market)
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, grey, some closures)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €60–90 excl. bed · Mid €90–150 excl. bed · High €150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Fire and ambulance 112 · Police 110
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2.50–4 |
| Sausages at the Wurstkuchl | €8–14 |
| Beer: draught in a brewery / bottle at a shop | €4–5 / €1–2 |
| 5 km taxi3.1 mi taxi | €15–20 |
| Bus ride (90 min, zone 1) | €2.40 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 |
| Museum or palace entry | €4.50–13.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MUC · Munich Airport
- About 100 km south; hourly regional train direct to Regensburg, about 80 min, no need to go via central Munich.About 62 mi south; hourly regional train direct to Regensburg, about 80 min, no need to go via central Munich.
- NUE · Nuremberg Airport
- About 100 km north-west; U2 to Nuremberg Hbf then train, about 90 min total.About 62 mi north-west; U2 to Nuremberg Hbf then train, about 90 min total.
Typical fares
- Munich Airport → Regensburg, regional train
- about 80 min, hourly (check)
- Taxi Hauptbahnhof → old town
- €10–15
- Bus 90 min, zone 1
- €2.40 (check)
Get around
The old town is a pedestrian zone and compact: all main sights sit within about 1 km, so walk. Buses (RVV/RVB) cover longer hops and run until around midnight; a 90-min zone-1 ticket is about €2.40 and an all-zone day pass about €5.00 (check). Bikes can be rented near the station.The old town is a pedestrian zone and compact: all main sights sit within about 0.6 mi, so walk. Buses (RVV/RVB) cover longer hops and run until around midnight; a 90-min zone-1 ticket is about €2.40 and an all-zone day pass about €5.00 (check). Bikes can be rented near the station.
See and do
Known for
- Regensburg Cathedral (Dom St. Peter)
- Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke)
- UNESCO World Heritage old town
- Historic Sausage Kitchen (Wurstkuchl)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Walhalla memorial | Ferry from near the Stone Bridge (Apr–Oct) or bus 5 to Donaustauf, then about 358 steps up | About 1.5–2 h |
| Munich | Direct regional or ICE train from Regensburg Hbf | About 1 h 20 min |
| Nuremberg | Direct train from Regensburg Hbf | About 1 h |
| Passau | Direct train down the Danube | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Altstadt (old town)
- Everything walkable; best for one night. Book ahead in summer and at Christmas.
- Stadtamhof
- Across the Stone Bridge; quieter, still a 10-min walk to the cathedral.
- Around Hauptbahnhof
- Cheapest beds and easiest with bags; 10–15 min walk to the old town.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Entschuldigungent-SHOOL-dee-goong |
| Thank you | DankeDAN-kuh |
| This one, please | Das hier, bittedas heer, BIT-tuh |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?vee feel KOS-tet das |
| Can I pay by card? | Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?kan ikh mit KAR-tuh TSAH-len |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette?voh ist dee toy-LET-tuh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Old-town streets are cobbled and uneven: wear shoes you can walk in.
- Parking inside the centre is restricted; use a garage on the edge and walk in.
- Many churches close to visitors during services; the cathedral is free but no entry during mass.
- St Emmeram Palace can only be seen on a guided tour; the owners still live there.
Regensburg is a low-risk city; the real issues are pickpockets around the station and Christmas market, cobblestones after rain, and riverbank paths that are unlit at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Regensburg yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Regensburg Cathedral (Dom St. Peter)
- Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke)
- UNESCO World Heritage old town
- Historic Sausage Kitchen (Wurstkuchl)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Regensburg official city site: www.regensburg.de/
- Regensburg tourism: www.regensburg.de/tourismus/3854
- Wikivoyage: Regensburg, revision 5296713 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5296713
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/regensburg). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.