Regensburg

Regensburg district is an administrative area in Upper Palatinate that spreads across rolling land on both sides of the Danube River. Its communities sit among forests and farmland, creating a landscape of small towns with medieval centers and newer residential areas at their edges.

The district was established in 1862 during Bavaria's reorganization of local administration. The Danube valley shaped settlement patterns here for centuries, influencing how communities developed along the river's path.

The area reflects Bavarian traditions through its village churches and local celebrations, where you can see how communities maintain traditional crafts and seasonal customs in daily life.

A car works best for exploring the area, as communities spread across considerable distances. The Danube riverbank has several walking paths and viewpoints that are freely accessible and easy to reach from the main towns.

On a hill above the Danube sits the Walhalla, a temple-like monument overlooking the landscape that visitors often miss. The building honors notable figures from German-speaking regions and draws hikers seeking views of the river valley below.

Location: Upper Palatinate

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Regensburg

Elevation above the sea: 390 m

Shares border with: Regensburg, Straubing-Bogen, Landshut, Kelheim, Neumarkt, Schwandorf, Cham

Website: https://landkreis-regensburg.de

GPS coordinates: 49.02000,12.12000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:21