Regensburg

Regensburg

Germany

Wander through medieval cobblestone streets and marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of the 13th-century cathedral dominating this Danube riverside jewel.

Currency Euro (EUR)
Language German
Time Zone CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit May–Sep
Typical Duration 7-14 nights
Price Range From $1,895 pp
Port Type Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port No

Gateway to the Danube River's most scenic stretches, offering access to Central Europe's cultural capitals and medieval riverside towns.

Cruises that visit Regensburg

Build Your Day in Regensburg

Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Walhalla Parthenon-like memorial to noted Germans Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 15k Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Steinerne Brücke Iconic 12th-century stone bridge Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 13k
Regensburg Arcaden Mall with dining & a movie theater Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 13k Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Tue
Donau-Einkaufszentrum Shopping center with eats & childcare Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 13k Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
St. Peter Cathedral Roman Catholic Gothic church & landmark Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 10k
L'Osteria Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Italian · ★ 4.4 · 7k
Historische Wurstkuchl Riverside café for sausages & sauerkraut Bavarian restaurant · ★ 4.1 · 6k Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Spitalgarten The service is friendly and fast, and the food is delicious and authentic. Beer Garden · ★ 4.5 · 5k
Schloss St. Emmeram, Thurn und Taxis Rococo palace & a medieval monastery Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 4k Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
House of Bavarian History Art & artefacts of the Bavarian kingdom Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 4k Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Brauereigaststätte Kneitinger Old-world setting for Bavarian cuisine Bavarian restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 4k Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Burgerheart Regensburg Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery Hamburger · ★ 4.6 · 4k
KÖWE-Einkaufszentrum Mall with familiar stores & eateries Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 4k Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Tue
Weltenburger am Dom Casual spot for Bavarian food & beers Bavarian restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 3k
Alex Center Sizable mall with shops & a food market Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 3k Closed · Opens 7 AM Tue
Westbad and sauna paradise Swimming pool · ★ 4.1 · 3k Open · Closes 10 PM
Haidplatz Traditional square & historic buildings Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 3k
Alte Linde Regensburg Riverside tavern & beer garden from 1901 Restaurant · ★ 4.3 · 3k
Dicker Mann Storied establishment for Austrian food Austrian · ★ 4.5 · 3k
Brauhaus am Schloss Relaxed microbrewery with classic fare Brewpub · ★ 4.7 · 3k
Hacker-Pschorr Wirtshaus Regensburg im alten Augustiner Kloster Storied venue for Bavarian food & beer Restaurant · ★ 4.3 · 3k
TK Maxx Brand-name clothing at bargain prices Department store · ★ 4.1 · 2k Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Restaurant Valentino Balanced flavours & portions, excellent service & cosy atmosphere. Italian · ★ 4.7 · 2k
GALERIA Regensburg Donau-Einkaufszentrum In-store shopping·In-store pickup Department store · ★ 4.3 · 2k Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Kuchenbar Snug dessert cafe with cathedral views Cafe · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Café Lila Bright spot for breakfast & snacks Cafe · ★ 4.5 · 2k
Regensburger Weissbräuhaus Tasty Bavarian food in a very “traditional” atmosphere. Bavarian restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 2k
Guacamole Unassuming joint for Mexican staples Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 2k Closes soon · 9 PM
ANNA liebt Brot und Kaffee Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Cafe · ★ 4.5 · 2k Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Restaurant Orphée Classic spot with Mediterranean dishes Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Irish Harp - Regensburg Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Irish pub · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Bodega Typical tapas & wine in a snug space Tapas · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Murphy's Law Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Irish pub · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Kreutzer's Restaurant Industrial-chic stop for steak & seafood Steak · ★ 4.9 · 1k
RamenCado Regensburg Delicious food, lovely Service, chill vibe, amazing cocktails. Ramen · ★ 4.8 · 1k
Wanderlust Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Malefiz - Café & Bar - Regensburg Funky cafe/bar with creative dishes Cafe · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Caffé Rinaldi - Regensburg Easygoing spot for brunch & coffee Cafe · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Kaminski in Regensburg Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 1k
Marple and Stringer Really cozy atmosphere, tasty food and friendly staff. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k
WIRTSHAUS IN HEUPORT Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Altes Rathaus Regensburg Medieval town hall, museum & clocktower Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Schloss Emmeram Park Landscaped 19th century castle gardens Park · ★ 4.4 · 1k
Rennplatz Zentrum Shopping mall · ★ 4 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Porta Praetoria Remains of an ancient Roman settlement Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 1k
ONTRA - Tech Square Gastro GmbH Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Fine Dining · ★ 4.8 · 1k
Café am Peterstor by Rough Surface Coffee - Regensburg Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Cafe · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM Wed
kaffeehaus Regensburg Dine-in·No delivery Cafe · ★ 4.7 · 1k
das Stadtwerk.Wöhrdbad Outdoor swimming pool · ★ 4.4 · 1k Closed · Opens 7 AM Tue
Hotel Roter Hahn Colorful lodging with free breakfast Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Storstad Restaurant - Regensburg Stylish setting for creative fusion food Fine Dining · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 6:30 PM Tue
Restaurant Mirabelle Regensburg Classic French cuisine & patio dining Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 5:30 PM Tue
CLEAN FOOD Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closes soon · 9 PM
Historisches Museum Regensburg History exhibits in a former monastery Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Cafe Jolie Cosy stop for hot dogs, coffee & pies Cafe · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Gänsbauer Dine-in·No delivery Turkish · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Barock Bar Dine-in·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Palletti-Bar - Regensburg Art deco cafe/bar with a German menu Bar · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Chin-Chin Bar Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Restaurant Café Coming Home Regensburg Relaxed option for down-home cooking Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM Tue
Sticky Fingers - Regensburg High-end dining with a hipster edge Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 0k Closed · Opens 6:30 PM Tue
Piratenhöhle - Bar Regensburg Cavelike bar with a rock/metal vibe Bar · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 12 AM Tue
Dudes4 Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Live music bar · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady Regensburg Famed historic Catholic basilica Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 0k
St. Emmeram's Abbey Former monastery with an ornate basilica Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 8 AM Tue
Strandbad Pielmühle Lake shore swimming area · ★ 4.5 · 0k Open 24 hours
smith fine dining Dine-in·Delivery Fine Dining · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 6:30 PM Wed
The BYRDCAVE Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 7 PM Wed
Aska Intimate choice for Japanese fare & sake Sushi · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 6:30 PM Tue
Gloria Trattoria A very nice, atmospheric place with tasty food and friendly service 😊 Italian · ★ 4.4 · 0k
UNESCO Besucherzentrum Welterbe Regensburg Onsite services Local history museum · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Naab Naturbad Etterzhausen Lake shore swimming area · ★ 4.5 · 0k Open 24 hours
Mokuli - Restaurant Regensburg Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Tue
Naabspitz Lake shore swimming area · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open 24 hours
Posthörnchen-Bar - Regensburg Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery Bar · ★ 4.9 · 0k
Primark Discount fashion & accessories retailer Clothing store · ★ 3.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Goldener Turm Tourist attraction · ★ 4.3 · 0k Temporarily closed
Reichstag in the Old Town Hall Iconic bridge tower & history exhibits Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 0k
URGSTOA Regensburg In-store shopping·In-store pickup Souvenir store · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Tue
hausbar Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Ian’s Lake shore swimming area Lake shore swimming area · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open 24 hours
Puro - Regensburg It’s a small but cozy place inside and the food was great. Italian · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Donaustrand Park · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open 24 hours
Roter Hahn Casual Dining Its a hidden gem right in center of the city. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 12 PM Wed
Schwabelweiser Donaustrand Lake shore swimming area · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Reiterstatue Ludwig I. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Kiesstrand Public beach · ★ 4.4 · 0k
Einkaufsbahnhof Regensburg Hbf In-store shopping Shopping mall · ★ 3.4 · 0k
Schillerwiese Lake shore swimming area · ★ 4.2 · 0k
Crc Passage Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 0k
Springbrunnen Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 0k

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Regensburg is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here — it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.

Next Departures from Regensburg

About Regensburg

Regensburg stands as one of Europe's premier river cruise destinations, welcoming travelers aboard five major cruise lines including Viking River Cruises, Emerald Cruises, and Amadeus River Cruises. While primarily a port of call rather than an embarkation point, Regensburg hosts an impressive 1,240 upcoming cruises, with most itineraries spanning seven nights along the scenic Danube. The port's popularity peaks during the warmer months from May through September, making it a natural hub for river voyages heading toward Budapest, Vienna, and beyond.

When your ship docks in Regensburg, you'll discover a beautifully preserved medieval Old Town that rewards exploration on foot. The city's stunning Gothic cathedral and charming riverside promenade showcase centuries of Bavarian heritage, while the surrounding Danube Valley offers breathtaking scenery that defines river cruising in Central Europe. Whether you're embarking on a multi-week adventure or enjoying a single port day, Regensburg delivers the authentic European experience that river cruise enthusiasts cherish.
Explore

Reasons to Visit

1

Medieval Charm of Stone Bridge

Walk across the iconic Steinerne Brücke, a 12th-century engineering marvel that has connected Regensburg's old town for nearly 900 years. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers stunning views of the Danube and leads directly into the atmospheric cobblestone streets lined with Gothic spires and patrician houses that define this perfectly preserved medieval city.

2

Bavarian Sausage & Beer Tradition

Taste authentic Regensburger Würstchen, the city's famous finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood fires at historic restaurants like Wurstkuchl, Europe's oldest sausage kitchen. Pair them with crisp local Bavarian beer while dining in centuries-old establishments tucked beneath the old town's ancient walls and archways.

3

Danube Riverside Strolls & Parks

Escape into the serene Stadtpark or wander along the Danube's picturesque embankments, where tree-lined paths offer peaceful respite and panoramic river views. These accessible green spaces provide perfect photo opportunities and a chance to experience the natural beauty that makes the Danube Valley so enchanting.

4

Historic Neupfarrplatz Market Square

Explore the vibrant Neupfarrplatz, Regensburg's bustling heart where local vendors sell fresh produce, crafts, and souvenirs beneath the elegant Neupfarrkirche church. This authentic market square captures the living spirit of the city and offers genuine local goods and regional specialties you won't find elsewhere.

5

Cathedral & Princely Splendor

Marvel at the soaring twin spires of St. Peter's Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture begun in the 13th century, then explore the nearby Thurn und Taxis Palace with its opulent rooms and fascinating history. These magnificent landmarks showcase Regensburg's importance as a medieval power center and artistic treasure.

Cruise Lines at Regensburg

Cruises Departing From Regensburg

Cruises Visiting Regensburg

Ship Schedule at Regensburg

Regensburg Location

Other Cruise Ports in Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Regensburg best known for?

Medieval architecture, the Danube confluence, the Stone Bridge, and Regensburg Cathedral.

Is Regensburg a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes, Regensburg's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What are must-see sights in Regensburg?

Stone Bridge, Regensburg Cathedral, Old Town Hall, Thurn and Taxis Palace, and Danube promenades.

When was Regensburg founded?

Dating back to Roman times, with Castra Regina established around 90 CE.