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Attraction · Regensburg · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg

Saint Peter's Cathedral is an attraction in Regensburg, Bavaria. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 29 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 360 m you'll find a bench, a water point, a public toilet and a bike pump.

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The story

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Audio tour · Saint Peter's Cathedral

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You're standing at Regensburg Cathedral, the Dom St. Peter. It's the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Regensburg and one of the most important Gothic churches in southern Germany. Look up at the two west towers. They're 105 metres high, but their spires are young. They were only completed in the nineteenth century, between 1859 and 1869. In 1872 the cathedral was finally complete. Work had started after a fire in 1273 destroyed the older, Romanesque church.

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Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg: seat of the diocese

Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg is a church and the main church of the Regensburg bishopric. A diocese is an area that falls under a bishop. It is one of the most important churches in the south. The cathedral is also home to the Regensburger Domspatzen, one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world. With a bit of luck, you can hear them sing. You will find the church at Domplatz 1 in Regensburg. Nearby are the König Ludwig I memorial (51 metres), the Porta praetoria (76 metres) and the Museum Sankt Ulrich (78 metres).

Dom St. Peter's history

In 1273, a fire destroyed the older church on this site, and building began on the church you see today. The Eselsturm is all that remains of the earlier church. The west towers did not get their spires until much later, and they were completed in the nineteenth century, after 1859. The church was finally finished in 1872, though work on the building continued afterwards. The restoration of the main portal was completed in 2006.

Accessibility and official website for Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg

Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg is wheelchair accessible, so you can visit the church by wheelchair. Inside, there is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet, which is useful if you plan to spend a while looking around. We do not have information about opening hours and tickets. These can change, so it is wise to check them yourself on the church's official website: bistum-regensburg.de/bistum/dom-st-peter. Take a look there before you set off, so you know what applies on the day of your visit.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

Benches are easy to find around Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg. The nearest one is 53 metres away, at Domplatz, and there are 90 benches within 500 metres, so you can sit down whenever you like. If you're thirsty, there is drinking water 142 metres from the cathedral, at Alter Kornmarkt. This tap is wheelchair accessible and suitable for filling a bottle. There are 3 drinking water points within 500 metres. The nearest public toilet is 198 metres away, at Sankt-Kassians-Platz. It is free to use and wheelchair accessible, and there are 9 public toilets within 500 metres in total. If you're cycling, there is a bike pump at Obermünsterstraße, 363 metres away. It is the only bike pump within 500 metres.

Walking and more to see nearby

The Goliathhaus is 151 metres from the cathedral, an attraction you can easily take in on the way. If you feel like walking a little further, you will reach the Steinerne Brücke after 361 metres. This attraction also has an audio story. For the Saint Peter's Cathedral itself, there is an audio story of 2 minutes. You can listen to it on the spot in the Outdoor Pitstop app, while you look at the building.

Facilities near Saint Peter's Cathedral

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 29 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Steinerne Brücke
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Frequently asked questions

What is the address of Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg?

The address of Saint Peter's Cathedral is Domplatz 1, 93047 Regensburg.

Where can I find drinking water near Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg?

The nearest drinking water tap is 142 metres from Saint Peter's Cathedral, at Alter Kornmarkt. You can fill a bottle there, and it is wheelchair accessible.

Are there benches near Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg?

Yes, the nearest bench is 53 metres from Saint Peter's Cathedral, at Domplatz. Within 500 metres there are 90 benches.

Is there a toilet near Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg?

Yes, the nearest public toilet is 198 metres from Saint Peter's Cathedral, at Sankt-Kassians-Platz. It is free and wheelchair accessible, and there is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet inside the church.

Is Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Saint Peter's Cathedral is wheelchair accessible. The toilet inside is also wheelchair accessible.

How high are the towers of Saint Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg?

The two west towers of Saint Peter's Cathedral are 105 metres high. The spires were not completed until after 1859.

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