Even as a teenager and schoolboy I had visited the Regensburg Region. Our destination was the "Walhalla" on the river Danube.
The mighty building was designed with the Greek temple of Parthenon in mind.

Similar to the the "Gedächtnishalle", located close to Kehlheim, this monument was also built in the 19th century to honor famous Germans after the defeat of Napoleon.
The Bavarian crown prince who initiated the idea of such a temple wanted to combine simplicity with magnificence. Not a simple task.
As a child I was impressed. Now, I want to visit the "Walhalla" again - not only to see the bust of those people who where selected, but also for the architecture, and the relief and scenes from Germany's past.
If you are staying in Regensburg you can go by boat or by bus. Just ask a tourism office for details.
When you travel through this region, you soon will be aware that you are in an area where the catholic church is very strong.

Eichelberg is well known for its pilgrimage church. The legend is that in the 17th century a woman attached an iron cross to an oak tree. She came regularly to pray there. In 1688 she heard voices which told her to build a chapel on this location. In 1692 a pillar with a picture of the Virgin Maria was erected. About 3000 pilgrims attended this event. Only a year later the construction of a little chapel was stated to replace the pillar.
The following years so many pilgrims came that in 1697 the ground breaking for today's church took place.

The Regensburg Region is still mainly agricultural. Enjoy the scenery, try local food, visit the dripstone cave in Velburg. If you never have been in such a cave, please use the chance and go.