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Audiobook tips
AUDIOBOOKS ON SPOTIFY! We love audiobooks! What many people don’t know: in addition to songs and albums, Spotify also offers numerous audiobooks in various genres that you can listen to for free. We had a browse on Spotify and picked out a few great audiobooks. Perfect against cabin fever or boredom. Have a listen. Here are the RegensburgNow audiobook tips: TSCHICK (Wolfgang Herrndorf) “Tschick” has long since achieved cult status.…
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Game tips
THE BEST GAMES FOR AT HOME! We usually give game tips around Christmas time, but as we all have to stay at home at the moment, we’ve rummaged through our game collection and picked out a few tips for you. There are games for two players, for the family and for children. Here are RegensburgNow’s favorite games: Settlers of Catan. A classic that is still fun to play. Together you…
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Podcasts I
PODCASTS MADE IN REGENSBURG! Podcasts have become hugely popular in recent years and are a great way to pass the time. The term podcast is an artificial word made up of pod for “play on demand” and cast, abbreviated from the term broadcast. Similar to a radio show, a podcast is dedicated to a specific topic. And the best thing is that podcasts are free and can be listened to…
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Regensburg music
MUSIC FROM REGENSBURG! Regensburg has a wealth of musicians and bands to offer, be they native musicians or musicians who live in Regensburg. We have put together a small personal selection for you. Have a listen. Here are our top 10 bands and musicians from Regensburg: Trio Elf. The jazz trio led by Regensburg drummer Gerwin Eisenhauer was awarded the prestigious Bremen Jazz Prize in 2016. The outstanding musicians Walter…
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Lent
6 IDEAS FOR 6 WEEKS OF FASTING! Fasting is something that exists in almost every culture – even ancient Egypt had a fasting period. In our culture, it is now less about asceticism and more about getting rid of the winter fat. Lent is a wonderful time to give up things that we already have far too much of: Stress, plastic, digital media… This year, Lent officially lasts from Ash…
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Tom Kristen
EXHIBITION TIP: TOM KRISTEN. The artist Tom Kristen has been with me for a very long time, or rather: a picture by him. A few years ago, I came across a small print by him by chance in a gallery in Regensburg, which I quickly decided to give myself for Christmas. This picture has been hanging in my living room ever since. The people of Regensburg are now also familiar…
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Christmas magic
CHRISTMAS MAGIC! The English star architect Sir Norman Foster described Regensburg as “One of the most beautiful cities in the world”. We wholeheartedly agree. Regensburg is beautiful, whether in spring, summer, fall or winter. But Regensburg is at its most beautiful at Christmas time! Everywhere in the old town glitters and lights up, the streets are decorated for Christmas and you can’t decide which of the alleyways is the most…
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Winter fun
SNOWSHOEING! Mother Hulda has provided us with snow! High time for some winter fun. How about a snowshoe hike? The weather would be perfect for it right now. Last year we did a taster tour on the Dreisessel. The journey from Regensburg takes about 1.5 hours. On this guided tour, you start at the Dreisesselhaus and then hike through the beautiful border triangle. The landscape is really beautiful and some…
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Creepy places
SPOOKY PLACES IN REGENSBURG AND THE SURROUNDING AREA! We recently discovered the book “Of witches, ghosts and criminals” by chance. It was a good coincidence, as we were actually planning to write an article on the spookiest places in Regensburg for Halloween anyway. Instead, we simply interviewed the two experts: author Julia Kathrin Knoll and photographer Christian Greller describe a tour of the spookiest places in Regensburg and the surrounding…
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Cookbook
GREEN, HEALTHY AND GOOD! The new cookbook from Regensburg: Vegetarian delicacies for 5 seasons. The book “Vegetarische Schmankerl für 5 Jahreszeiten” by Ursula Gaisa will be published on October 15, 2019. The book, made in Regensburg, promises dishes that are easy to make and yet sophisticated. That sounds great! There are 50 vegetarian recipes in this cookbook, including starters, main courses, desserts and cakes. There is also a product guide…
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Sunny spots
SUNNY SPOTS IN REGENSBURG! Whether it’s spring or fall, as soon as it’s a little warmer, everyone heads out into the fresh air. We’ll tell you where you can get a good dose of sunshine and collect lots of vitamin D: The 10 best places to get plenty of sun! BISMARCKPLATZ: A hotspot, the living room of Regensburg so to speak – you immediately feel at home here. Whether you…
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Children’s and youth farm
THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH FARM IN REGENSBURG! Do you know the children’s and youth farm in Regensburg? I was there for the first time last year and have been a big fan of this great project ever since! The children’s and youth farm is a fenced-in area of approx. 4000 m² in the north of Regensburg (Konradsiedlung) and a real gem. The children’s and youth farm has been in existence…
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10 fall tips
IT’S FALL OUT THERE… The long summer is finally over and fall is here! The sunset is particularly bright at the moment and the first deciduous trees are slowly turning their leaves. To make sure it’s a golden fall for you, we have the 10 best tips for fall just in time for the start of fall. Flying kites on the Tremmelhauser Höhe. “Entertain the child in you” was Joseph…
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Favorite places
PLACES THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY! We have just raffled off a copy of the book “Glücksorte in Regensburg” (Places of Happiness in Regensburg) and learned a lot about your personal places of happiness. Thank you very much for your numerous responses and emails! One comment read: “There are so many beautiful places in Regensburg. Actually, the whole of Regensburg is one happy place!”. We agree with that. We have compiled…
