Haidplatz
by Lucky79
According to legend, during the 17th century a famous French surgeon attempted to cross Regensburg’s Haidplatz square on a tight-rope. In order to make things a bit more interesting he tied fireworks to his body. His subsequent fall, coupled with the huge explosion which followed, would be material for international headlines even today! Such dramatic exhibitions don’t normally happen today but you will find jugglers, fire-eaters and stilt-men at the summer festival in Haidplatz square. One of Regensburg’s oldest squares, it originated as a triangular meadow just west of the Roman fortress. Today it is still a focal point -- with a variety of cafes, shops and pubs surrounding the square. We sat at a sidewalk table of the Café Boldenes Kreuz (# 7 Haidplatz) sipping a soft mosel wine (3.5 DM or about $1.75 US) as we studied everyday life in Regensburg.
monastic voyage
by richiecdisc
This is a bit of a sad story in more than one way. I have wanted to visit this monastic beer paradise for many years but it’s not the easiest place to get to. It’s on a narrow bend of the Danube River that is most easily (and scenically) reached via a cruise from Kelheim, a city most Germans visit while biking in the Altmuhltal region. With a car it’s also not hard to get to but if you are without one you’re only option is by bus, at least from Regensburg. The boat trip is fantastic and worth the excursion in and of itself, passing through narrow gorges that in autumn were aglow with fall foliage. I must excuse my use of a scanned magazine photo but I have good reason. The week after our trip, I met Lou Bess at a Munich beer garden with camera in tow. I guess we had one too many as we left the camera (with the film from the boat trip!) there. We never got it back so not only the camera but the photos are history. I do have great memories and guess that will have to suffice as the recent floods in Bavaria have left the monastery in ruin. I’m sure they will restore it but it will take some time. It’s worth checking to see the progress and making the trip if you can. Though you can see how easily the area might flood, on a nice day, you can also understand why the monks settled there in the 7th century. It’s just a beautiful spot. There is evidence that brewing was performed here as early as 1050. Most people come to see the Baroque chapel from the Asam brothers, notorious for their outlandish and extreme décor in the 18th century. Sadly, they were finishing up restoration while I was there. I guess they will have to start all over again. For those less religiously inclined, there is a fantastic beer hall/garden that serves up Bavarian specialties and house brewed beer.
Hofbräuhaus but not in Munich ...
by timdowd about Münchener Hofbräuhaus
The Hofbräuhaus in Regensburg is opposite the old town hall (where I was married) and is the location of my "Stammtisch" or regular table (every Tuesday from 18:00 until 21:00).
it si a traditional bier hall and serves bir and wine plus schnaaps (not peppermint) which compliments the local food. The food ranges from sausages with "Kraut" to "Holzfeller" steak (Lumberjack!!)
There are also some local dishes which taste great but don't ask (sour lungs, steak tartar, Leberk?se ...) the bier is clear and with a big head and my favourite schnaaps is a Williams Christ Birne (pear) order it using the short form "ein Willi, Bitte" My favourite dish is "Zwiebelrostbraten"
Tower houses
by leics
Even if you do not visit any of these (and they are mostly not open to the public, I think) you won't be able to miss them as you wander the Altstadt.
The tallest is the nine-story 'Goldener Turm' on Wahlenstrasse, but perhaps the most famous is the 'Goliathhaus' on Watmarkt. It dates from the 13th century, but a mural (fresco?) depicting David and Goliath was added in the 1700s, and hence its name.
They are truly lovely buildings, although difficult to photograph (many of the streets are too narrow for one to get far enough away).
What must it have felt like to be a Medieval lady....or the daughter of the house..........to stand right at the top of ones house (often there is an open loggia-type balcony) and gaze out across the rooftops into the far distance, watching the ships on the Danube, travelling to places unknown and (most probably) never to be visited?
Nepal Himalaya Pavilion
by Christine_D
The Nepal Himalaja Pavilion has been part of the World's Fair "Expo" in Hannover (Germany) in 2000. A private citizen bought it and rebuilt it in Wiesent, which is a small village about 20 minutes away from Regensburg. It is open to the public between May and September (check the website) and opens just on Sunday and Monday between 2pm and 5pm. Besides visiting the pavilion people can walk around in a wonderful asian garden! You will need a car to get there! Adults pay 5€, children (2-16) 2€.
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Doorway figures
Jahninsel
Old Stone Bridge
Entry of the Kneitinger
