Plan your boat trip

Timetable & ticket prices

Map of the routes

Curious about when the next boat departs? Or how much a trip to Weltenburg or Riedenburg costs? Here you’ll find everything you need to plan your cruise through the scenic Danube and Altmühl valleys. From daily departure times to ticket prices for all our routes – it’s all just one scroll away.

Whether you’re heading to the famous Weltenburg Abbey, cruising to historic Regensburg, or enjoying the calm waters of the Main-Danube Canal – your adventure starts with the right info.

Let’s set course together – check the schedules, grab your ticket, and come aboard!

Danube Gorge / Weltenburg

Here you’ll find the current departure times from Kelheim to Weltenburg and back.

journey there
Kelheim / Donau Weltenburg Abbey

today

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08.06.2025 09:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 10:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 10:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 11:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 12:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 12:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 13:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 14:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 14:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 15:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 16:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 16:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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08.06.2025 17:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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tommorrow

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09.06.2025 09:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 10:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 10:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 11:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 12:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 12:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 13:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 14:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 14:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 15:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 16:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 16:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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09.06.2025 17:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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day after tomorrow

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10.06.2025 09:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 10:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 10:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 11:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 12:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 12:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 13:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 14:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 14:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 15:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 16:10 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 16:50 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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10.06.2025 17:30 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kelheim Donau
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return journey 
Weltenburg Abbey – Kelheim / Donau 

today

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08.06.2025 10:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 11:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 12:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 12:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 13:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 14:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 14:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 15:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 16:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 16:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 17:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 18:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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08.06.2025 18:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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tomorrow

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09.06.2025 10:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 11:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 12:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 12:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 13:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 14:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 14:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 15:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 16:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 16:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 17:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 18:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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09.06.2025 18:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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day after tomorrow

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10.06.2025 10:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 11:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 12:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 12:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 13:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 14:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 14:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 15:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 16:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 16:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 17:20 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 18:00 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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10.06.2025 18:40 Uhr
Donaudurchbruch
Kloster Weltenburg
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ticket prices

Individual Tickets:
Person Type One Way Round Trip
Adults €11.50 €19.50
Reduced fare (Disabled with ID, Children aged 6–16) €9.00 €16.50
Family (2 adults & up to 3 children aged 6–16) €32.00 €55.50
Children under 6 (accompanied by an adult) Free Free
Dogs €4.00 €6.00
Bicycles €7.00 €12.00
Tandem bikes €14.00 €24.00
Bicycle trailers €7.00 €12.00

Group Tickets:
Group Type One Way Round Trip
Kindergarten children €5.00 €8.00
School classes up to 16 years €8.50 €15.00
First Communion & Confirmation trips €8.50 €15.00
Groups of 15 or more 5% discount* 5% discount*

Annual Pass:
Pass Type Price
Adults €110.00
Children up to 16 years €99.00
Family** €229.00

The annual pass is valid on all routes operated by Vereinigte Schifffahrtsunternehmen Kelheim GbR. It is non-transferable.

  • Line Kelheim – Weltenburg Abbey
  • All routes in the Altmühl Valley (Kelheim – Riedenburg)
  • Line Kelheim – Regensburg

*Groups of 15 or more receive a 5% discount when purchasing all tickets together. No discount on family tickets or gastronomy services. Bus companies and travel agencies please inquire by phone: +49 9441 5858, fax: +49 9441 294847, or email: info@schifffahrt-kelheim.de.

**Family passes are valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 6–16. Coffee & cake included for adults only.

All prices in Euro. Subject to change and errors. No liability for schedule changes or cancellations due to high or low water levels. All services are subject to the general terms and conditions of Personenschifffahrt im Donau- und Altmühltal.

Altmühl Valley Cruises

Ready to explore the charming Altmühl Valley by boat? Here you’ll find all departure times and prices for our scenic cruises between Kelheim and Riedenburg.

Kelheim - Essing - Prunn - Riedenburg

May 7 to October 3, 2025 –
Wednesday to Friday

Departure Kelheim/Altmühltal11:00
Departure Essing11:5013:50
Departure Prunn12:1013:20
Arrival Riedenburg12:3514:30

Also on sundays during Bavarian summer holidays (August 1 to September 15, 2025)

Riedenburg - Prunn - Essing - Kelheim

May 7 to October 3, 2025 –
Wednesday to Friday

Departure Riedenburg13:0015:00
Departure Prunn13:2015:20
Departure Essing13:5015:50
Arrival Kelheim/Altmühltal16:45

Also on sundays during Bavarian summer holidays (August 1 to September 15, 2025)

Round Trips from Essing

May 7 to October 3, 2025 –
Wednesday to Friday

wooden bridge

Departure Essing11:5013:50
Arrival Essing13:4515:45

castle round trip

Departure Riedenburg13:00
Departure Essing13:50
Arrival Riedenburg14:30

Also on sundays during Bavarian summer holidays (August 1 to September 15, 2025)

ticket prices
regular:
RouteOne Way – AdultOne Way – Reduced*One Way – Family**Round Trip – AdultRound Trip – Reduced*Round Trip – Family**
Kelheim → Essing12,00 €9,50 €33,00 €18,50 €15,00 €51,00 €
Kelheim → Prunn14,50 €11,50 €40,00 €24,00 €19,50 €66,50 €
Kelheim → Riedenburg17,00 €13,50 €47,00 €27,00 €21,50 €74,50 €
Essing → Prunn6,50 €5,00 €17,50 €11,00 €8,00 €29,00 €
Essing → Riedenburg11,50 €8,50 €31,00 €17,00 €13,50 €47,00 €
Riedenburg → Prunn6,50 €5,00 €17,50 €11,00 €8,00 €29,00 €
Riedenburg → Essing11,50 €8,50 €30,00 €17,00 €13,50 €47,00 €
free:
free tickets
birthday guests on their special day0,00 €
dogs0,00 €
reduced:
price groupone wayround trip
flatrate for kindergarten groups5,00 €8,00 €
seniors (older than 65)ermäßigter Fahrpreis
group discount (more than 15 people)5%
round trips:
round trips (wooden bridge / castle round trip)ticket price
adults17,00 €
families**47,00 €
reduced13,50 €
children (6-16 years)13,50 €

*Reduced fares apply to: Children aged 6–16, persons with disabilities (ID required, with “G” entry), and seniors aged 65 and over.

**Family tickets are valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 6–16.

Children under 6 years travel free when accompanied by an adult.

Bicycles: €2.00 each (one way or round trip)

Groups of 15 or more receive a 5% discount when purchasing all tickets together. No discounts available on family or senior tickets or on gastronomic services. Coach companies and travel agencies please inquire by phone: +49 9441 5858, by fax: +49 9441 294847 or by email: info@schifffahrt-kelheim.de.

All prices in Euro. Subject to change and errors. No liability for cancellations due to high or low water, changes to the timetable, punctuality, or resulting delays. All services are subject exclusively to the general terms and conditions of passenger shipping in the Danube and Altmühl valleys. View General Terms and Conditions.

Boat Trips to Regensburg

Discover the beauty of the Danube on a relaxing cruise from Kelheim to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Regensburg. Along the way, you’ll enjoy picturesque landscapes, historic sights, and the peaceful rhythm of the river.

Kelheim – Regensburg (6 May to 30 September 2025)

Every Tuesday

Departure Kelheim/Donau:10:00
Arrival Regensburg:12:45

During the Bavarian summer holidays (1 August – 15 September 2025), also on Saturdays!

Regensburg – Kelheim (6 May to 30 September 2025)

Every Tuesday

Departure Regensburg:14:30
Arrival Kelheim/Donau:17:45

During the Bavarian summer holidays (1 August – 15 September 2025), also on Saturdays!

ticket prices
price per personone wayround trip
adults25,00 €34,00 €
children (under 16)14,50 €19,50 €
families*64,00 €87,50 €
Seniors** and persons with disabilities***19,00 €28,00 €

*Family tickets are valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 6–16. 
**Seniors aged 65 and over.
***Persons with disabilities holding an ID with entry „G“.

Bicycles: € 2.00 each (one way or round trip)

Groups of 15 or more receive a 5% discount when purchasing all tickets together. No discounts on family or senior tickets or on gastronomic services.
Coach companies and travel agencies are kindly asked to inquire by phone at +49 9441 5858, by fax at +49 9441 294847, or via email: info@schifffahrt-kelheim.de.

All prices are in Euro. All prices and timetables are subject to change and error. We accept no liability for cancellations due to high or low water, schedule changes, delays, or their consequences. All services are subject exclusively to the General Terms and Conditions of passenger shipping on the Danube and Altmühl rivers. View General Terms and Conditions.

Boat landings and nearby parking

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Address:

Near Stadtknechtstr. 5, 93309 Kelheim
Coordinates: N 48°54'55, E 11°52'11

The boat landing is the starting point for cruises through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey.

Parking:

A large parking lot for cars and buses is located directly at the landing site.
Free parking is available at the "Volksfestplatz" (fairground), about a 400-meter walk from the landing.
The fairground also offers a paid motorhome parking area with fresh water and waste disposal facilities.

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Address:

Niederdörfl 1, 93309 Kelheim
Coordinates: N 48°55'06, E 11°52'32

The boat landing is the starting point for cruises through the Altmühl Valley towards Essing, Prunn, and Riedenburg.

Parking:

A large parking area for cars and buses is located directly at the landing site.
Free parking is available at the "Volksfestplatz" (fairground), about 400 meters on foot from the dock.
The fairground also offers a paid motorhome parking area with fresh water and waste disposal facilities.

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Address:

Asamstraße 20, 93309 Kelheim / Weltenburg
Coordinates: N 48°53'34, E 11°49'30

The boat landing is located approximately 400 meters on foot from Weltenburg Abbey.

Parking:

The Weltenburg parking lot is about 800 meters away and subject to parking fees for cars and buses.

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Address:

93343 Essing
Coordinates: N 48°55'49, E 11°47'30

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Address:

93339 Riedenburg / Prunn
Coordinates: N 48°56'57, E 11°44'21

The landing stage is located below Prunn Castle.

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Address:

Uferpromenade, 93339 Riedenburg
Coordinates: N 48°57'45, E 11°41'04

Parking:

A large free parking lot for cars and buses is located directly next to the landing stage.

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Address:

Am Protzenweiher, 93059 Regensburg
Coordinates: N 49°1'34, E 12°5'20