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It is getting royal in this post with lots of majestic buildings and even better food. We have explored the grounds of the castle Thurn & Taxis which is still owned and operated by the royal family. They also still life there. Gloria von Thurn and Taxis is the head of the family and a very colorful person.
The castle grounds are huge with lots of beautiful gardens but most of it isn´t open to the public.
Yearly dates of festivities at the castle:
Musical and Open Air Festival with international artist (Schlossfestspiele) – July
Christmas Market – December
Brauhaus
This really is a family favorite. We have been going there for years mostly around Christmas cause the decoration is really pretty then. But you visit at any time of the year and even sit ouside in the Summer months. A classic roast is a dish you can never go wrong with but anything BBQ is also always a hit.
Thurn & Taxis Castle
The castle is super beautiful inside. So so pretty. I love taking tours of castles and I just can´t believe that real people have lived there hundreds of years ago. It was not allowed to take pictures inside the castle so I only have outside shots but it is definitely worth to take a tour. It takes 1 1/2 hours and you can really see so much. If you speak another language than German you can get an audio guide and listen to it.
If you are visiting in April or the beginning of May you will see the magnolia trees in front of the castle in full bloom. A real highlight itself.
This is the site you can learn more about the tours and the museum. You can book it online or buy a ticket right at the museum shop.
Basilika / Church St. Emmeram
Church St. Emmeram is the family owned little cathedral. It is mostly open and you can also go inside (no entrance fee) and take a look around but only if there isn´t a mass at the moment.
Schlosscafé
I have had the BEST carrot cake ever in this cute little café. This might be the smallest coffee shop I have ever visited. There are lots of plants hanging from the ceiling and the chairs are the most colorful ever. If you are visiting with small children you should be aware that there won´t be any space to take your stroller inside but you can park it at the back plus everything is made of glass so you can look outside. On warm summer days you can also eat outside. Breakfast is also available.
Other Regensburg Guides:
Regensburg Brunch and Breakfast Spots
Stadtamhof, Old Town Bridge, Salzstadl and Wurstkuchl
