Regensburg – one of Germany's oldest cities

Regensburg is one of Germany's oldest cities. It has a history that stretches back to the time of the Celts. The old town was almost unscathed during the Second World War and therefore remains largely intact; it is now classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Around 6,000 buildings are protected – more than in any other town or city in Europe.

Regensburg can boast a particularly attractive location between the two arms of the Danube, the European Canal and the Naab and Regen rivers. The 12th century stone bridge is one of the most important to survive from the Middle Ages. The cathedral is the most outstanding Gothic building in Bavaria.

A number of very pleasant foot and cycle paths skirt alongside the rivers. The entire old town is surrounded by a green belt. There are also many other park areas.

Regensburg has a university (with its own clinic) and several polytechnics.

The city is a forward-looking business location. Alongside major companies such as BMW, Siemens and Toshiba, there is a "Biopark", which hosts some 30 biotech companies, and an enterprise centre for new business start-ups.

The city's most famous choir is the Regensburger Domspatzen (literally the "Cathedral Sparrows"). The "Tage alter Musik" (Old Music Days) and the Regensburger Schlossfestspiele (Palace Festival) draw visitors from far and wide. For jazz lovers there is the Bavarian Jazz Weekend.

With so much to see and do, Regensburg is without doubt one of Bavaria's most attractive cities and interesting business centres.