Pfaffenstein hiking trails
by dentremo
On the northern side of the Danube there is a hill that extends along the river to the west. There are a series of trails that you can bike, run, or stroll along providing spectacular views of Regensburg and the Danube river valley. (In the picture, the church on the hill is located at the eastern end of the trails - my other pictures show some views from Pfaffenstein).
If you are on a bike and have a good map, you can ride to the north through the farm land either of two villages that are set on hills: Tremmelhausen and Adlersberg. Both have excellent beer gardens (the beer is brewed in Adlersberg) with great views and beer that is almost a euro cheaper than in Regensburg.
Authentic Regensburg
by dentremo about Kneitinger
If you are looking for some authentic Bavarian cusine and excellent bock beer, come to Kneitinger, where according to their website you will find native Bavarians sitting next to Americans, artists next to entrepeneurs, and schoolkids next to retired people.
There is inside that is decorated in the traditional Bavarian manner and a less- formal glass-covered heated alley outside with large wooden benches.
Word of Warning: Don't try to take your food from the McDonalds across the street to the outside tables and don't try to order a coke. There is something in their charter that forbids them from selling any mass-produced products - or something like that.
This place is also a great place to people watch. Last time I was there, I saw a pretty funny domestic dispute which ended up in the wife tipping the table over on her husband.
Also, if you see my buddy Herbert, say hi to him for me (see pic). I met him there once when I was trying to practice my German and he decided to use me to practice his 'G.I. English' (whatever that was). Anyway, he gave me his picture for some odd reason???
The churches
by Lochlainn
I'm definitely not a religious person, and I'm certainly not one who makes a beeline to the church when visiting a place, but I was in Regensburg quite a while and got a chance to visit many of the city's ecclesiastical centres. This one, almost my favourite, is St Ulrich's and is now a museum. What attracted me to the church buildings here was not just that they are striking buildings architecturally, but that they are also so diverse. And not just because they were built over centuries, you find often that two churches built a mere decades apart employed completely contrasting styles and techniques! Possibly as they were being constructed on foundations laid centuries before for a different purpose, or sometimes the style was likely chosen deliberately to highlight a particular function or aspiration - however I like to think that this speaks of individuality on the part of the builders. In a modern world where 'sameness' is the norm I welcome - and wallow in - the historical diversity!
Jahninsel
by Christine_D
Jahninsel is small island between two arms of the Danube directly under the Old Stone Bridge. People spend time there relaxing, meeting friends and having small parties. Everyone can bring his own food and drinks. The perfect place for a break!
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The man with the fiddle
Jahninsel
Old City Hall
HB
