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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…
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Ice time
ICE CREAM, ICE CREAM, BABY! Summer, sun, ice cream season. Is there anything better in summer than trying out the different types of ice creamand ice cream parlors? Chocolate or vanilla, cone or cup, one or two scoops, milk ice cream or sorbet? It doesn’t matter, the main thing is ice cream! Some love classics like pistachio, others like to discover new favorites, such as strawberry ice cream with balsamic…
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Fountain trio
SPECIAL FOUNTAINS! Did you know that we have three fountains in Regensburg that belong to a fountain cycle? There are no fewer than 28 fountains in the old town. Three of them are dedicated to virtues, namely justice, fortitude and peace. All three fountains are pedestal fountains with an ornate wrought-iron grille. Peace, justice and fortitude were naturally of great importance to the imperial city in the 17th century. You…
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Budapest
REGENSBURG’S TWIN CITY IN HUNGARY! Did you know that the “Buda” district in Budapest is Regensburg’s twin city? More precisely, it is Budavár, the 1st district of the Hungarian capital Budapest. This is where the castle district is located, with the famous Castle Palace, the Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Budapest is made up of a total of 23 districts and was formed in 1873 from the merger of Buda,…
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10 spring tips
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO QUICKLY IN SPRING! This year, spring somehow feels shorter than usual. However, temperatures will finally climb back above 20 degrees on Thursday – so make the most of the last few weeks of spring, after all, it’s the beginning of summer on June 21. Here are the RegensburgNow tips for spring! Picnic. Just a blanket, drinks, a little something to eat and a spot in…
