Health and Wellness
- Laundry Services
- Waschsalon 'Eco-Express' (Landshuter Str. 31) - self-service wash approx. €5.
- Best Hospital
- Universitätsklinikum Regensburg (Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11) - world-class facility.
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Lotos (Haidplatz 7) and Yoga Vidya Regensburg.
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- McFit (Im Gewerbepark) approx. €25/month; FitX (Langobardenstraße).
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Lieferando and Wolt serve the city center.
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Regensburger Knacker (sausage with sweet mustard) or Bratwurst at Historische Wurstküche.
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Taracafé (Armanspergstraße 10) and Katzentempel (Cat cafe with vegan food).
- Best Dessert Spots
- Café Prinzess (Rathausplatz 2) - Germany's oldest coffee house.
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Aldi Süd, Lidl, and the weekly farmers market at Kornmarkt.
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.de, Zalando, and Otto.de.
- Grocery Delivery
- REWE Lieferservice and Bringmeister.
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- The perpendicular alleys of the Altstadt (e.g., Untere Bachgasse).
- Local Brewery
- Spitalbrauerei (St.-Katharinen-Platz 1) or Kneitinger (Arnulfsplatz 3).
- Wine Bars
- Dicke Donna (Hinter der Pfanneschmiede 3) for modern natural wines.
- Street Food Stalls
- Historische Wurstküche (Thundorferstraße 3) for traditional sausages.
- Popular International Cuisine
- Pizzeria L'Osteria (Watmarkt 1) and Hans im Glück (Burger).
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Steinerne Brücke (Stone Bridge) and Dom St. Peter (Cathedral).
- Museums & Art Venues
- Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte (Donaumarkt 1); Kunstforum Ostdeutsche Galerie.
- Historical Sites
- Porta Praetoria (Ancient Roman gate) and Altes Rathaus.
- Religious Sites
- Regensburg Cathedral (Gothic architecture); Alte Kapelle (Rococo interior).
- Annual Events
- Regensburger Dult (Bi-annual folk festival in May and August); Christmas Markets.
- Cultural Districts
- Altstadt and Stadtamhof (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Theater Venues
- Theater Regensburg (Bismarckplatz 7) for opera and drama.
- Local Markets
- Wochenmarkt at Kornmarkt (Saturdays).
- Music Scene
- Alte Mälzerei (Galgenbergstraße 20) for concerts and indie gigs.
- Street Art
- Graffiti in the passage near the Main Station and murals on the façades of cultural centers.
- Cooking Classes
- Cookionista Regensburg for Bavarian cuisine basics.
- Art Galleries
- Galerie Sigrid Caspar; Leerer Beutel (Art and Jazz house).
- Historic Buildings
- Thurn und Taxis Palace (Schloss St. Emmeram).
- Local Heritage
- Regensburger Domspatzen (world-famous boys' choir).
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Donaupark (Donaulände) for riverside walks and jogging.
- National Parks Nearby
- Bayerischer Wald (Bavarian Forest) is approx. 45 minutes by car.
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Donauradweg (Danube Cycle Path) which stretches across Europe.
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Walhalla (Donaustauf) - massive marble temple overlooking the Danube valley.
- Birdwatching Locations
- Wörther Altwässer nature area east of the city.
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated BBQ spots at the Jahninsel (permits may be required seasonally).
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- DHL/Deutsche Post (Main branch at Bahnhofstraße); Hermes, UPS.
- Tech Repair Services
- CompuStore (Donau-Einkaufszentrum) for Apple products; Handy Reparatur Regensburg.
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Staatliche Bibliothek Regensburg and the University Library.
- Community Centers
- W1 – Zentrum für junge Kultur (Weingasse 1).
- Gaming Lounges
- Binary E-sports events; local PC bang options are limited.
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Spielbank Bad Abbach (approx. 15 mins drive from city center).
- Table Tennis Spots
- Public tables at Villapark and Stadtpark.
- Language Classes
- Goethe-Institut and Volkshochschule (vhs) Regensburg (Haidplatz 8).
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €7,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² ≈ €300,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €5,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² ≈ €232,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €7,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² ≈ €420,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €5,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² ≈ €330,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €6,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² ≈ €544,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €5,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² ≈ €416,000)
- Corporate Tax
- Approx. 29.9% (15% Federal + Trade Tax + Solidary Surcharge)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 25% (plus 5.5% solidarity surcharge)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents.
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 45% ('Reichensteuer' for income above €277,826)
- VAT
- 19% standard; 7% for groceries and books.
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, German AStG rules apply strictly to foreign subsidiaries.
- Property Tax
- Yes, 'Grundsteuer' based on property value/assessed rate.
- Property Transaction Tax
- 3.5% in Bavaria (lower than most other German federal states).
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; high tax burden but excellent social infrastructure.
Essentials
- City
- Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany
- Population
- Approximately 157,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 120 Mbps; Fiber available in Altstadt via Telekom or Vodafone
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks include Sparkasse Regensburg and VR Bank.
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high mineral content ('hard' water)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and F sockets
- SIM Card
- Telekom (Best coverage), Vodafone, and O2 (Affordable). Prepaid SIMs available at Saturn in Neupfarrplatz.
- Banking for Expats
- N26, Revolut, and Deutsche Bank for traditional expat accounts.
- Accommodation
- Apartments via ImmoScout24 or WG-Gesucht; Airbnb for short stays.
- Cashless Friendly
- Moderately. Larger shops accept cards; small beer gardens and cafes often require cash.
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Wunderflats, and HomeToGo; prices range from €1,100 to €1,800/month.
- Budget Accommodation
- Brook Lane Hostel (Obere Bachgasse 21) approx. €35-50/night.
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Altstadt (Old Town) near the Regensburg Cathedral and Stone Bridge.
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Stadtamhof (across the bridge) for a quieter vibe, or Kumpfmühl for better rental prices.
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- TechBase (Franz-Mayer-Straße 1) near the University; Day passes approx. €20.
- Best Cafe for Work
- Rehorik (Am Römling 1) - great coffee, laptop-friendly atmosphere in a historic roastery.
- Networking Events
- Digitale Gründerinitiative Oberpfalz (DGO) events and 'Regensburg Startups' meetups.
- Social Events for Expats
- Internations Regensburg Chapter and 'Expats in Regensburg' Facebook group.
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Taxi Regensburg (+49 941 52052); Uber is not widely available; FreeNow works for taxis.
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Donkey Republic and Tier electric scooters; Feine Räder (Trunzergasse 3) for long-term bike rental.
- Best Beach Nearby
- Guggenberger See (12km away) - popular lake for swimming and sunbathing.
- Top Regional Airline
- Lufthansa Regional (via Munich Airport, 1 hour away by train/shuttle).
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Emirates, and United Airlines via Munich International Airport (MUC).
- Highway Access
- Direct access to A3 (Frankfurt-Vienna) and A93 (Munich-Hof).
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Regensburg Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) located at Bahnhofstraße 18.
- Public Transport Passes
- RVV (Regensburger Verkehrsverbund). Monthly pass approx. €55; Deutschlandticket (€49) covers all local transit.
- Regional Travel
- Alex Train to Prague; RE to Munich (1.5 hrs) or Nuremberg (1 hr).