In 1276, Bishop Leo consecrated the newly rebuilt cathedral laying the foundation for one of Germany's most significant Gothic cathedrals. 750 years later, Regensburg celebrates this anniversary with a year-long programme of events: concerts, exhibitions, services and light installations that illuminate the cathedral from within and without. The doors stand wide open – for believers, art lovers and anyone who wishes to draw a little closer to the secret of this centuries-old building.
Altstadthotel Arch is just a few minutes' walk from the Domplatz, ideal for anyone looking to combine the anniversary year with a stay in Regensburg.
Highlights from the Anniversary Programme
- 13/14 March – PASSIO: All four choirs of the Regensburger Domspatzen in the cathedral
- 21 June – Ceremonial opening of the West Portal | Dom St. Peter
- 24 June – Vernissage "Faszination Kathedrale" | St. Ulrich (until 16 August)
- 29 June–2 July – Der blühende Dom: Floral arrangements in the cathedral
- 30 June – Pontifical Mass for the cathedral's consecration day with Bishop Rudolf
- 01 July – Organ Concert: Cathedral organist Franz Josef Stoiber – improvisations on the Gothic Cathedral
- 02–04 July – Der klingende Dom: Music by the Domspatzen & HfKM over three evenings (free admission)
- 05 July – Der feiernde Dom: Festive Pontifical Mass & celebration on Domplatz
- 11 July – Nightfever: Evening of prayer with Jugend 2000
- 16 July – Lecture "Der Dom als Kathedrale" | Emmeram-Forum
- 02–04 October – Licht im Dom: Multisensory light and laser installation inside the cathedral
- 10 October – Alte Steine – Junge Stimmen: Children's and youth choir day | Dom St. Peter