When does the tour take place?

On 04.07.2026 from 10:30 to 12:00.

Where is the meeting point?

At the fountain at Wiedfang in Keplerstrasse in Regensburg.

What is the cost of participation?

The fee is 10 euros per person.

Is the tour indoors or outdoors?

It is a city tour in public space, so outdoors.

Who is the offer suitable for?

For everyone interested in Regensburg's city history, patrician culture, and historical old town paths.

Do you need to register in advance?

Yes, booking is done through the Adult Education Center of the City of Regensburg.

Patrician History Regensburg

Name: From the Golden Age to the Decline of the Regensburg Patricians
Start: 2026-07-04T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-04T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Brunnen am Wiedfang

Experience Regensburg's Patrician History in the City Space

This thematic city tour takes you right into the historical topography of Regensburg. At the fountain at Wiedfang, a cultural and historical search begins through the old town, making the golden age of the patrician families visible as well as the dark sides of their power structure.

Between Trade, Power, and Stone-Rich Self-Awareness

In the Middle Ages, Regensburg was one of the most important trading cities in Southern Germany. Long-distance trade brought wealth, political influence, and an urban culture that is still visible today in buildings, squares, and representative structures. The patrician families shaped the cityscape with their residential and commercial buildings and formed an upper class whose history is closely linked to rise, oligarchy, and economic expansion.

A Walk Through History and Society

The walk connects a broader view of the works with urban space, architecture, and memory culture. Along the way through old Regensburg, stories about merchants, offices, privileges, and power conflicts become denser. Those who participate in this tour experience Regensburg not only as a UNESCO World Heritage site but as a living space of history with a special exhibition atmosphere in the open air.

Educational Offer with Depth

The event is part of the series City Knowledge at 4 of the Adult Education Center of the City of Regensburg. The format stands for compact cultural education, precise communication, and low-threshold access to city history. This creates an art experience of a different kind: not in a museum hall, but directly at the historical site.

Conclusion

Anyone who wants to understand Regensburg discovers in this tour the forces of trade, representation, and political change. The tour opens new perspectives on the patrician era and makes history sensibly experienceable in the urban space. A visit is worthwhile for anyone who appreciates cultural education, historical architecture, and insightful city tours.