Ruins of a medieval castle likely built in the 12th century or there about. I read that the French…read moreblew it up in 1690. There is still a lot here, the bergfried(keep?) has either been restored or wasn't hit too bad by the French...you can walk to the top and get a fantastic view of the Danau-kanal River up there. You can also tour the dungeon, and see the old cistern. A lot of the outer walls remain. There is a small opening near the cistern that is excavated, but is barred, and I don't know what it is. Possibly an undercroft. Sure looks interesting... Not the easiest place to find, but there is a small sign off the larger road the leads you there on a smaller road. There is a 2€ Self serve fee you drop in a lockbox to enter over the old moat. I love ruins of castles, just loved this place... Small parking lot behind a restaurant nearby, and then a short walk to the castle.

Neat medieval city core…read more The outskirts are like any other European small city, you tell where you are by the signage. The old city center, however, is unmistakably German. Surprisingly well preserved. Loads of nice little shops and eateries. They keep it pedestrian friendly. Loads of old churches, and they are thoroughly representative of their denomination. Great riverfront too.

There are many beautiful cities situated on the beautiful Danube river…read more Places like Vienna and Budapest come to mind. However there are also lots of beautiful little towns that dot this majestic European treasure .. and Regensburg is one of them. This is a great destination for people who are traveling from Bravaria to places like Prague since it's literally on the way (and vice versa). The town itself is not big and old town itself can be pretty much walked from end to end in a matter of hours (and this takes into account time spent wandering in and out of stores). There is a magnificent cathederal in the center of town. If you have a chance, make sure to visit inside and check out the beautiful old architecture. There is a beautiful bridge that leads to town which spans the Danube. You can take some great photos here, though the most picturesque part of the bridge is currently being renovated so you may need to take photos further out. Around town there are plenty of little shops and markets that sell local German fare. I also enjoyed the fact there are a few upscale shops in the central area that helps mix up the experience. There are also a few lovely cafes around town that are worth visiting. There is also a helpful tourist information center within old town that has plenty of maps and information. Personally I really enjoyed my time here. Even though I hit up a lot of cool cities along the way, Regensburg left a really lasting impression.

I loved this event and, never in my wildest imagination thought, I would. We were invited to go…read morehere to celebrate a birthday and, about 12 of us got together to visit the ball for the first time. The Kocherlball, a.k.a. the Cooks Ball, takes place every year on the third Sunday in July. The location is the Chinese Tower in the English Garden. This is a mix of carnival, party, and traditional costume ball. Over 10,000 usually attend for dancing, drinking, and celebrating. The party starts early though. 5am or even earlier! This is the tradition - the servants from times of old had to celebrate before being due in at work. If you want to come here and find a table, there is no chance if you come after 3-4am. We had some of our party arrive at 4:45am and the tables were gone by then. We were in the kids playground with rugs on the floor. Must plan early for next year and book tables ahead of time or something. It officially finishes at 10am and the biergarten continues for the rest of the day. Loads of people bring their own food and candles and get there really early. There is also the possibility of booking tables at the restaurant and have table service. There is tight security and all drinks bottles are confiscated at the entrance. It is a fabulous event with music, bier and loads of food. Get a Maß of helles or a schorle and join in the celebrations. There is a big dance floor and a live band to entertain you for a few hours. Most people were in traditional clothing and the atmosphere was amazing. Many of them dress up in traditional wear and ballroom outfits from the past and it looks fabulous. There is a sea of men and women in lederhosen and dirndl :-))) I am definitely coming back to this one again. Must plan an all nighter next time around ;-))) It felt more traditional than Oktoberfest for me and it was great fun.

Great bier garden in the English park. I walked here of course and on my path here I found the…read moreMacmillan statue which was very cool. Also there is a river of some sort here that all of the locals come to layout and put their feet in. Then I saw a couple floating no raft needed but wait it gets better at a point in the river there is a type dam that releases water at a fast pace and there are people lined up to reverse surf if that makes since I did it in the river on the Arkansas river on the gorge in Colorado surfing the river. Pretty co watching them. I digress so once I made it to the Chinese turn I believe it's called its great a big selection of German food and bier of course. Nice shade trees and great people watching. The brats and potatoes were phenomenal! This is what I wanted last night. You must stop by the English garden and check it out I mean really you are already in Munich go for it.

Great place to go when it's hot outside. Lots of people there and a great nudist beach also. Very…read morecasual and everyone is chill. There is a small take out restaurant nearby to get some water or beer or some food! Great experience!

One of the best places to spend a full Sunday chilling and grilling. Be sure to be there early if…read morethe weather is good!