How the Cathedral Got Its Name: Children's Tour in Regensburg

An exciting journey of discovery through the Regensburg Cathedral

This action tour for children takes young visitors into the history of the Regensburg Cathedral of St. Peter. The focus is on the question of why the cathedral carries its name and why St. Peter appears repeatedly with keys, fish, and a little boat. The event on Saturday, 29.08.2026, starts at 2:00 PM and lasts about 90 minutes. The meeting point is the information center DOMPLATZ 5 at Domplatz 5 in Regensburg. Participation costs 5 euros per person. ([bistum-regensburg.de](https://bistum-regensburg.de/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungsliste/details/wie-der-dom-zu-seinem-namen-kam-2-1?utm_source=openai))

Art of language, images, and Christian symbolism

The tour combines child-friendly storytelling with religious education and art historical images. Those who visit the cathedral do not just experience architecture but also a vibrant narrative about Peter, Petronella, the rock, the fish, and the strikingly blue cloak. This creates a literary-colored knowledge experience that sparks curiosity and makes complex signs easily accessible. ([bistumsmuseen-regensburg.de](https://bistumsmuseen-regensburg.de/museum-fuer-kinder/jahresprogramm/mai/1750-wie-der-dom-zu-seinem-namen-kam-mai26.html?utm_source=openai))

A place with history and strong atmosphere

DOMPLATZ 5 is the Catholic information and visitor center at the Regensburg Cathedral of St. Peter. Here, the path begins into a Gothic cathedral that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The cathedral is also wheelchair accessible; the way leads through the cathedral garden near the donkey tower. Thus, the event location combines historical depth with practical accessibility. ([domplatz-5.de](https://domplatz-5.de/?utm_source=openai))

For families who truly want to experience culture

The action tour is aimed at children aged about 6 to 12 years and is designed for an active, exploratory form of learning. Those who join will experience not a dry transfer of knowledge but a vivid encounter with the cathedral through images, stories, and a tour that shows the sacred space as a vibrant cultural site. ([bistumsmuseen-regensburg.de](https://bistumsmuseen-regensburg.de/museum-fuer-kinder/jahresprogramm/mai/1750-wie-der-dom-zu-seinem-namen-kam-mai26.html?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Those who want to not only see but understand Regensburg's cathedral will find here a clever and child-friendly approach to symbolism, history, and sacred space. The tour promises an impressive mix of knowledge, wonder, and atmosphere. Best experienced live and together on a quest for traces. ([bistum-regensburg.de](https://bistum-regensburg.de/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungsliste/details/wie-der-dom-zu-seinem-namen-kam-2-1?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• Diocese of Regensburg – Event How the Cathedral Got Its Name
• Art Collections of the Diocese of Regensburg – Current Events
• Information Center DOMPLATZ 5 – Homepage
• Information Center DOMPLATZ 5 – Contact