Last Updated: May 2026
Regensburg, Germany, is a city rich in history, culture, and economic vitality located at the northernmost point of the Danube River in Bavaria. Originally founded as an imperial Roman river fort, it has been continuously inhabited for over 2,000 years, making it one of the best-preserved medieval cities in all of Germany. After the weight of Nuremberg, Sandy and I were ready for something a little lighter on the spirit, and Regensburg delivered beautifully. We sailed south along the Danube aboard the River Duchess as the Bavarian countryside rolled past our cabin windows, arriving to a city that felt immediately welcoming — sun on the river, flowers everywhere, and the twin spires of the cathedral rising above the old town like old friends.
