Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany Genealogy

History And Geography
Regensburg is a Landkreis (district) in Bavaria, Germany. It is bounded by (from the north and clockwise) the districts of Schwandorf, Cham, Straubing-Bogen, Kelheim and Neumarkt. The city of Regensburg is enclosed by, but does not belong to the district; it is nonetheless its administrative seat. The district is located on either side of the Danube. Another major river is the Regen which joins the Danube in Regensburg. In its northernmost parts the district is occupied by the foothills of the Bavarian Forest. It is a very old, beautiful city. It still has many remnants of medieval times and even some statues are left from when Rome ruled the world.
 * The region became a part of Bavaria in the late 12th century, when the line of the counts of Regensburg and Stefling came to an end. While Regensburg became a Free Imperial City (meaning subordinate to the emperor only), the surrounding lands were Bavarian property.
 * While the district dates back to medieval times, its present shape was established in 1972. Wikpedia

Catholic Church Records
For those with an interest in the genealogy of their Bavarian ancestors the best part of Regensburg is the Catholic Archives there. They have records from many areas in southern Germany.