Regensburg Cathedral Religious Site

Address: Domplatz 1, 93047 Regensburg, Germany

Admission: Free (donations appreciated; tower/museum areas may charge)

Regensburg Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of St. Peter, is the principal Gothic church in Regensburg, Bavaria, and the seat of the Catholic Diocese. It is a landmark of the city notable for its high Gothic architecture and twin spires.

Interior highlights include an extended choir, Gothic vaulting, and medieval stained-glass windows that date back to the 13th century, along with an important cathedral treasury. The twin western towers rise prominently above the old town and are a defining element of Regensburg’s skyline.

Construction of the present Gothic cathedral began in the 13th century and continued across later medieval centuries, replacing earlier ecclesiastical buildings on the site. Over time the fabric and fittings were added or restored, reflecting changes in liturgical practice and artistic style.

The cathedral sits in Regensburg’s historic centre on the banks of the Danube in Bavaria, within the city’s old town area that is recognized for its concentration of medieval buildings and urban fabric.

• Twin spires height: The cathedral’s twin spires rise to roughly 105 metres and dominate Regensburg’s medieval skyline, making it the city’s principal landmark.
• Stained glass: The church contains medieval stained-glass windows dating to the 13th century that are significant examples of Gothic glazing in Germany.

What to See#

• Choir and nave: The cathedral’s main choir and nave, containing medieval altarpieces and liturgical furnishings central to the building’s religious function.
• Cathedral treasury: The cathedral treasury, which houses religious artifacts and liturgical objects accumulated over centuries.
• Twin towers: The twin western towers that define the city skyline and offer an architectural landmark visible across Regensburg’s old town.

Regensburg Cathedral (Dom St. Peter) sits in the historic centre of Regensburg. From Regensburg Hauptbahnhof it is an easy 10-15 minute walk into the old town to the cathedral; local buses and taxis also run between the station and the city centre. If you’re driving, follow signs for Altstadt/City Centre and use public parking at the edge of the pedestrian zone.

• Visit Regensburg Cathedral early in the morning or late afternoon to see the interior with far fewer visitors and to avoid busy times around scheduled masses on weekends.
• Buy a combined ticket to include the Domschatz (cathedral treasury) and any guided tours-many visitors pass through the nave but miss the treasury's medieval liturgical objects and detailed stonework.
• Approach the cathedral from Domplatz to appreciate the exterior gothic façades and the cathedral setting in the old town before entering; this square is the main public access point.