Regensburg lies at the Danube's northernmost point (Donauknie) at an average elevation of 344 meters above sea level. The Danube flows at 330–335 m; the old town on the left bank sits at 335–350 m. Regensburg's medieval old town with over 1,300 preserved medieval buildings is the best-preserved medieval city north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
That works out to roughly 1129 feet above sea level. The nearby cities compared on this page average 422 m, putting Regensburg about 78 m lower.
Quick Facts
| Elevation (above sea level) | 344 m |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 49.0134° N, 12.1016° E |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
Compare elevations – nearby cities
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | 520 | Germany |
| Ingolstadt | 377 | Germany |
| Nuremberg | 301 | Germany |
| Augsburg | 490 | Germany |
Cities with a similar elevation
The following cities sit at an elevation similar to Regensburg (344 m above sea level):
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemnitz | 300 | Germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Regensburg above sea level?
Regensburg averages 344 m above sea level. The Danube flows at 330–335 m; the old town at 335–350 m; northern outskirts rise to 400–450 m.
Why is Regensburg the Danube's northernmost point?
The Danube flows west to east but makes a prominent southward bend at Regensburg (Donauknie). At 49°N, this is the northernmost point in the Danube's entire 2,860 km course.
Why is Regensburg's old town UNESCO World Heritage?
Regensburg has the best-preserved Romanesque and Gothic old town north of the Alps with over 1,300 medieval buildings. Unusually, Regensburg was barely damaged in WWII – unlike most German cities – preserving its medieval fabric intact.