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Insidertips Regensburg: Clear the ring for...
… our insidertips Regensburg! And they do indeed have some connection with a circus. Alternatively, our local insiders share ideas with you on where to raise a glass to your Regensburg holiday or to sample special sausages and chocolates. If you’re more interested in the cultural sights, there are celebrated attractions to discover around our elaya hotel regensburg. By land and by water.
Vincent by Mulemi: in the best company
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Describing the distance between the elaya hotel regensburg and Vincent by Mulemi as a stone’s throw would be overstating it. The short distance is, however, only one argument in favour of this beautiful restaurant – the food is without doubt another.
The lunch options are created by an international culinary team; the hot drinks in the afternoon are paired with home-made cake; and the varied antipasti counter in the evening provides the perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine. It is highly likely that you’ll treat yourself to another glass or a different drink – after all, the atmosphere here is wonderfully relaxed. Thanks to the floor-length window facades, the interior is beautifully light and the premises are tasteful and cosy. Seating is also available outside the front door and invites you to while away the time and people-watch.
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Berger & Berger: a visit to friends, beats included
When you take a trip to Berger & Berger at the Regensburg fish market, you are meant to feel at home. This is where you can spend relaxed evenings and make plenty of wonderful new memories.
This is not just a cocktail bar – even if the (signature) drinks are especially delicious here – it has far more to offer in the shape of its bar food and beats. The menu includes salads, various pinsas – including for vegetarians – and desserts. The beats are provided by hip DJs from the region. But before the party gets started, take a seat at a long or high table, on a couch, or in a comfy armchair. The wooden beams in the ceiling and beautiful wooden floor, together with the dark leather or upholstered chairs, are certain to set the right mood.
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Heart: a passion for upmarket party culture
Every town needs a premium club. Regensburg’s jewel can be found in the heart of the city – in the catacombs on St.-Peters-Weg. The Heart raises local nightlife culture to a whole new level – international standard – with its spectacular design and innovative light and sound technology.
Absolutely every detail here fits – and this is thanks to the specialists. Alongside electronics expert Carlo Dischler, light designer Matthias Singer, for example, showcased the listed rooms with light installations made up of artistic, design and architectural elements. On top of this, the best club sounds and mixes can be heard five evenings a week. The lobby, with a view of the dance floor, is available for sophisticated conversation; premium products at three bars ensure high-quality drinking culture.
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Stadtwerk.Wöhrdbad: taking the plunge in summer
What could be nicer than a summer spent by and in the water? And because the ocean is hard to come by in an urban setting, you can take the plunge in the open-air pool. This is also true in Regensburg.
The Stadtwerk.Wöhrdbad is just a few metres from the banks of the Danube, close to the centre and yet surrounded by green. Despite the idyllic location, you’ll find plenty of action here: there’s a diving platform and an adventure pool with water slides and fast-flow channel in the 50-metre sports pool. For the littlest visitors, there is also a children’s pool available. On land, older kids can also enjoy themselves in the adventure playground and sports fans can have a go on the beach volleyball court. Those who would prefer a bit of peace and quiet can make use of the wooden sun decks and vast meadows with shady trees or grab a bite on the sunny garden terrace.
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Danube cruise: A different perspective
Regensburg is at the confluence of four rivers, so why not explore Regensburg by boat as well as on foot? The various Danube river cruise operators offer a wide variety of excursions that provide a great insight into the history of this UNESCO World Heritage city.
From the mooring at the Historische Wurstkuchl near the Stone Bridge, for example, you can take the Historic Whirlpool Tour or a Valhalla Tour. There are departures at various times of the day, so you can easily combine work and leisure. Other tours have intriguing names such as Sunset Cruise, Italian Night, Bruckmadls Ripperltour or Crystal Magic. There are also event cruises such as Donau im Lichtermeer (Danube in a Sea of Lights) to mark the end of the summer season – grand fireworks display included!
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Circus school: A star is born
Okay, we’ve all been to a circus at some time in our life. But a circus school? The doors of Zirkusschule Regensburg are open to children whether they are enrolled as students or just calling in for individual leisure activities.
This might be a course lasting several hours or a programme lasting several days. Depending on how long you plan to stay with us at elaya hotel regensburg, forest hiking with ponies or one of the various themed weeks is a good choice of holiday activity. The forest hike (best suited for families of four or more) takes place in the Regenstaufen woods. The themed weeks focus on acrobatics, magician’s tricks, dance and music, and much more besides. Over the course of four to five days, your kids will learn a set of circus skills that has the potential to turn them into stars of the arena!
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Jahninsel: oasis of calm or party zone?
The Jahninsel is one of the most popular recreation areas in Regensburg. The idyllic pastureland with majestic poplar trees is enveloped by the Danube and offers both an oasis of calm for people (unless you visit during peak times or for Jahnfest, when it becomes a party zone) and a vital habitat for animals.
The section that stretches from Pfaffensteiner Steg in the west to the far side of Grieser Steg to the east is home to various species of bat, for example. There are plenty of shady spots to relax on the island. Those looking for a great view of the town should head to Steinerne Brücke. Here, where the fairground site opens up under the bridge, the view of the town’s landmarks is sublime.
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Haidplatz: Regensburg insider tips – then and now
Since the Middle Ages, Haidplatz has been the place where the local populace gather to celebrate significant occasions. Once upon a time, jousting contests took place on this historic square.
And according to legend, it was where the Regensburg champion Dollinger fought a duel with the giant pagan knight Krako, an event that has been re‑enacted at the same spot every summer since 1996. No less dramatic was the tightrope crossing attempted by a French surgeon… The square is also a meeting place for locals, artisans, musicians and for anyone who is fascinated by the stories behind old buildings. And are also interested in the celebrities of the past about whom numerous anecdotes are told, for example in the Zum Goldenen Kreuz inn and the Thon-Dittmer-Palais.
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Charlie’s Food | Café | Bar: Happy Place
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‘Good Food, Good Mood’ – the large letters in the framed plant wall hint at what it’s all about for the people running Charlie’s. The look more than lives up to the delicious food and great atmosphere – after all, the cafe is a feast for the eyes and your phone’s camera.
The sunshine terrace is open in spring and summer – not only for coffee specialities and cool drinks, but also for starters, main courses and desserts. Especially popular are the fresh pasta, burgers and bowls, all also available as vegetarian or vegan variants. And while you’re enjoying yourself, don’t forget dessert! The selection includes crème brûlée, a chocolate lava cake, mango-and-coconut crumble, vegan sesame balls and Kaiserschmarrn shredded pancakes.
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Vincent by Mulemi: in the best company
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Describing the distance between the elaya hotel regensburg and Vincent by Mulemi as a stone’s throw would be overstating it. The short distance is, however, only one argument in favour of this beautiful restaurant – the food is without doubt another.
The lunch options are created by an international culinary team; the hot drinks in the afternoon are paired with home-made cake; and the varied antipasti counter in the evening provides the perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine. It is highly likely that you’ll treat yourself to another glass or a different drink – after all, the atmosphere here is wonderfully relaxed. Thanks to the floor-length window facades, the interior is beautifully light and the premises are tasteful and cosy. Seating is also available outside the front door and invites you to while away the time and people-watch.
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Kaminski: coffee house flair in a side alley
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The Kaminski brings coffee house culture to Regensburg. Both outside and in. The interior, with its dark wooden furniture and bistro tables with white tablecloths, invites you to enjoy cultivated coffee talk – during the daytime and in the evening.
Alongside little snacks, the menu also features unexpected delicacies from around the world. This includes Asian wok dishes and Mediterranean pasta, meat and vegetable options, for example. There is also a very tasty salad selection. The food and drinks are not the only source of Mediterranean flair – in the comfy, parasol-covered seating area in the cobbled alleyway Hinter der Grieb, you will get a sense of bella Italia in the heart of Regensburg’s historical city centre.
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Regensburg Arcaden: Shop ’til you drop
Regensburg Arcaden is your one-stop retail outlet – or rather your one-stop mall – for everyday shopping needs.
Whether you’re looking to buy a new outfit, take your suit to the drycleaners, get photos developed, vary your mobile phone contract, purchase groceries or get a prescription filled, Regensburg Arcaden is home to more than 50 businesses which cover (almost) all the bases. There are also more than 15 eating establishments catering for different preferences, from baked goods and fast food to sushi on a conveyor belt. Regensburg insider tip: CinemaxX Regensburg forms one corner of the complex; the Friedenstrasse exit gives direct access to the cinema vestibule. Regensburg Arcaden is just ten minutes’ walking distance from elaya hotel Regensburg, or hop on one of the frequent buses that serve the centre.
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Historisches Museum der Stadt Regensburg: art, culture and a cloister
At one time, it was the Minorite monastery of St Salvador; today, the site houses the Historisches Museum von Regensburg (Regensburg museum of history). Here, art and cultural history from the Stone Age to the nineteenth century is described using exhibits from Regensburg and eastern Bavaria.
In 1949, director Walter Boll opened the museum, which had been founded in 1931. The respective focal points of the three floors are: an archaeological collection that documents Regensburg and Upper Palatinate history. The sections concerning city history and ethnology can be found on the first floor, with a model of Regensburg around 1700 at a scale of 1:4000. Medieval arts and crafts from the region are exhibited on the next floor up. There is also a cloister with a late-Gothic monastery spring.
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Walhalla: marble temple on the Bräuberg
Walhalla stands out commandingly against its surroundings, nestled against a green backdrop above the Danube. The neoclassical construction was based on a temple and is surrounded by columns.
It was contracted by King Ludwig I, who commissioned his favourite architect, Leo von Klenze, to build this memorial. The groundbreaking was performed in 1830, with Walhalla being opened on 18 October 1842. The name Walhalla makes reference to the warriors’ paradise Valhalla that features in Germanic mythology. Historian Johannes von Müller not only helped Ludwig with the choice of name, but also in selecting the men and women to be honoured here. The temple is lined with sumptuous marble both inside and out – the original 96 busts have been gradually supplemented since 1962. An absolute must-see!
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Danube cruise: A different perspective
Regensburg is at the confluence of four rivers, so why not explore Regensburg by boat as well as on foot? The various Danube river cruise operators offer a wide variety of excursions that provide a great insight into the history of this UNESCO World Heritage city.
From the mooring at the Historische Wurstkuchl near the Stone Bridge, for example, you can take the Historic Whirlpool Tour or a Valhalla Tour. There are departures at various times of the day, so you can easily combine work and leisure. Other tours have intriguing names such as Sunset Cruise, Italian Night, Bruckmadls Ripperltour or Crystal Magic. There are also event cruises such as Donau im Lichtermeer (Danube in a Sea of Lights) to mark the end of the summer season – grand fireworks display included!
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