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

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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

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Walhalla Awesome concept and a surreal experience to walk among the legends. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 14k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Steinerne Brücke Walking the town was immersive and a lot of fun. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 13k

Regensburg Arcaden It’s entertaining and has a lot of interesting stuff Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 13k Closed · Opens 9:30 AM

Donau-Einkaufszentrum It has a lot of stuff with affordable prices Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 13k Closed · Opens 9:30 AM

St. Peter Cathedral Entry is free (I visited on a Friday afternoon). Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 10k

L'Osteria The wine was excellent, the food sublime and the service impeccable Italian · ★ 4.4 · 7k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Schloss St. Emmeram, Thurn und Taxis One of the best in Sachsen, very interactive! Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 4k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Brauereigaststätte Kneitinger Fast service, delicious food, refreshing beer. Bavarian restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 4k Closed · Opens 11 AM

House of Bavarian History Many interactive exhibits to make it interesting for people of all ages. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 4k Closed · Opens 9 AM

KÖWE-Einkaufszentrum Nice mini-mall with decent selection of stores and doctors office Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 3k Closed · Opens 9:30 AM

Alex Center Food is great and there are many stores, including a very large Kaufland. Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 3k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Haidplatz The crafts were different and handmade. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 3k

Weltenburger am Dom Very friendly service, delicious food, in large portions, and good beer. Bavarian restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 3k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Dicker Mann The ambient is great, food is good and service is friendly and helpful. Austrian · ★ 4.5 · 3k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Restaurant Valentino Balanced flavours & portions, excellent service & cosy atmosphere. Italian · ★ 4.7 · 2k Closed · Opens 11 AM

GALERIA Regensburg Donau-Einkaufszentrum Wonderful food and drink options as well as shopping! Department store · ★ 4.3 · 2k Closed · Opens 10 AM

TK Maxx A large choice of products, lovely employees, rather organized and clean 🙂 Department store · ★ 4.1 · 2k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Stadtpark The children's playground is amazing. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 2k

Irish Harp - Regensburg Great Music, Great Whiskey, Great People Irish pub · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 6 PM

Murphy's Law Awesome Irish pub, relaxed athmosphere, good beers, best nachos ever. Irish pub · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 6 PM

Kreutzer's Restaurant Perfect steak , unforgettable 🥂 Steak · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 12 PM

Herzogs Park Ecclectic, unique and pleasant to spend some time in. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 7:30 AM

Schloss Emmeram Park Very charming inside though. Park · ★ 4.4 · 1k

Altes Rathaus Regensburg I highly recommend this Museum! Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 1k

Rennplatz Zentrum Good combination of supermarkets libio denns, edeka and deogeri DM. Shopping mall · ★ 4.1 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Porta Praetoria Free Handicapped doable. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 1k

ONTRA - Tech Square Gastro GmbH Nice atmosphere with great food and excellent service. Fine Dining · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Storstad Restaurant - Regensburg Warm welcome delicious food good wine Fine Dining · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 12 PM

Historisches Museum Regensburg Free admission for students. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Barock Bar Great cocktails, brilliant staff, kind and thoughtful Bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 8 PM

Palletti-Bar - Regensburg Great craft beer! Bar · ★ 4.5 · 0k Closed · Opens 8 AM

Chin-Chin Bar Love this Bar, warm welcome, great selection of drinks and friendly staff 🍸 Bar · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Sticky Fingers - Regensburg Amazing staff and the food is cooked by utter professionals. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 0k Closed · Opens 6:30 PM

KA5PER cocktailbar Great cocktail selection! Cocktail bar · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 8 PM

Piratenhöhle - Bar Regensburg Good drinks with reaconable prices, music was rock / metal, nice service! Bar · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 8 PM

Dudes4 Great bar, bartenders are friendly, beer pong and friendly customers always. Live music bar · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 8 PM

Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady Regensburg So glad we went in and spent some time just sitting and taking it all . Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 0k

St. Emmeram's Abbey Very cool, free visiting Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 8 AM

The BYRDCAVE Great Cocktails, very unique, super service! Bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 7 PM

smith fine dining Fine Dining · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 6:30 PM

UNESCO Besucherzentrum Welterbe Regensburg Interesting center of the city Local history museum · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Posthörnchen-Bar - Regensburg Best decision of my life Bar · ★ 4.9 · 0k

Brückturm I give this bridge five stars. Historical landmark · ★ 4.8 · 0k

Reichstag in the Old Town Hall Your guide was very knowledgeable. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 0k Temporarily closed

Regensburger Wundertüte Top Location! Souvenir store · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 10:30 AM

Primark Very nice spot to buy good quality stuffs under nominal price . Clothing store · ★ 3.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Reiterstatue Ludwig I. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 0k

Einkaufsbahnhof Regensburg Hbf Holy Roman Empire of German... Shopping mall · ★ 3.6 · 0k

Crc Passage Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.