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Bathing areas
BATHING SPOTS IN AND AROUND REGENSBURG! Summer at last! How good it feels after the long period of bad weather in spring. What could be nicer in summer than going for a swim? The only question is where… We have found some beautiful swimming spots for you in and around Regensburg. So pack your swimsuit and get into the cool water. And don’t forget your sunscreen! Here are the RegensburgNow tips for beautiful bathing spots: In the middle of Regensburg:…
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Jura trail loop
ON THE WOLF TRAIL TO WOLFSEGG CASTLE! Do you actually know the Jurasteig? This is a quality hiking trail that leads through the beautiful landscape of the Bavarian Jura in 13 stages. The start and finish of this circular hiking trail is Kelheim. The Jura Trail runs for 237 km through the districts of Kelheim, Regensburg, Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz and Amberg-Sulzbach. Wonderful views of the heights and valleys of the Danube, Altmühl, Weisser and Schwarzer Laber, Lauterach, Vils and…
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Vegan breakfast
VEGAN BREAKFAST IN REGENSBURG! Regensburg is not necessarily an Eldorado for people who follow a vegan diet. However, there are now several cafés that offer creative and delicious vegan breakfasts or are even completely vegan. So let’s go, whether alone or with friends, because is there anything better than starting the day with a delicious and relaxed breakfast? 11 places where you can have a vegan breakfast: Café Jolie Café Jolie has a large vegan breakfast selection and two locations…
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Cooling down
ALWAYS STAY COOL! It’s really hot in Regensburg at the moment. It’s good to cool down. We’ve looked around to see which places will provide you with a little refreshment in these temperatures. Here are the RegensburgNow tips for cooling off a little: Cool – below 20 degrees in Regensburg: The Old Chapel. The people of Regensburg also call it the “Cold Chapel”. We have experienced weddings there where the bride wore ski underwear under her wedding dress. The ideal…
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Shady spots
SHADY PLACES IN REGENSBURG! In summer, the shady spots in Regensburg are naturally in great demand. Fortunately, the entire Old Town is surrounded by parks and a green belt. This belt was laid out in the form of avenues connecting the parks from the western Old Town to the eastern Old Town. Around 1800, Prince Karl Anselm von Thurn und Taxis had Prebrunnallee, Fürst-Anselm-Allee and Ostenallee built in the English style. Since then, you can take a leisurely stroll through…
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By the water
LOCALITIES BY THE WATER! There are plenty of cozy squares and courtyards in Regensburg. But where can you actually sit comfortably and close to the cool water in Regensburg and the surrounding area? As always, we’ve taken a look around and collected 10 tips for you. Here are the RegensburgNow top ten tips for places to eat by the water: Spitalgarten. Traditional hospitality has reigned in the Spitalgarten since 1230 – including a view of the Stone Bridge and the…
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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 want to relax with an ice cream by the fountain…
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Beate Teresa Hanika
A FEW QUESTIONS FOR…the Regensburg author Beate Teresa Hanika Regensburg-born Beate Teresa Hanika has been writing stories and poems since she was ten years old. So it’s no surprise that she has already published 11 books. She is not only a writer, but also a photographer and used to work as a model. Her debut novel “Rotkäppchen muss weinen” was awarded the Oldenburg Children’s and Youth Book Prize and nominated for the German Youth Literature Prize. Her book “Das Marillenmädchen”…
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Blogs from Regensburg
THE BEST BLOGS FROM REGENSBURG! Autumn and winter are the ideal times to get cozy, browse the internet for new ideas or do a little reading. How about some inspiration for travel, recipes or craft projects? Blogs are a great place to find that these days. We took a look around to see what bloggers from Regensburg are out there at the moment: To recook: Food blogs from Regensburg On endlichgeniessen.de Kerstin takes us on exciting culinary journeys of discovery…
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Regensburg Dult
Regensburger Dult as an offshoot of the spring and fall fairs of the Middle Ages. The Regensburger Herbstdult is still on until September 9th. As I’m not a Regensburg native, I was interested to know where the DULT actually comes from. According to the Duden dictionary, the word DULT simply means fair. The Gothic word ‘dulps’ means something like “exuberant festival”. Makes sense. In the early Middle Ages, fairs were held over several days to exchange goods, traders flocked to…
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Street names
MEANING OF STREET NAMES: Many streets or squares in Regensburg are self-explanatory, such as the Kohlenmarkt, the Fischmarkt and the Alter Kornmarkt. Some names reveal the professions that were located here at the time, such as Lederergasse or Weißgerbergraben. You can see what other streets are named after here: GOLDENE BÄREN STRASSE: named after the former inn “Zum Goldenen Bären” (house number 6). ROTER HERZFLECK: also named after an inn. – Zum Roten Herzen” was also a brothel for a…