Horizonte: German language courses since 1986
Learn German in Regensburg: Since 1986, Horizonte has been offering high-quality German language courses in a beautiful and friendly environment. In 2026, we’re celebrating 40 years of teaching German and bringing people from all over the world together!
Horizonte Regensburg
You want to learn German and you are looking for an exciting German language course in Germany? In small international groups and with experienced and committed teachers? At a beautiful place? For a fair price?
You have found what you were looking for.
Horizonte has been offering a wide-ranging programme of high quality German language courses year round at all levels since 1986. You will learn German with people from all over the world and enjoy living in our on-site residence at the school. No matter what your profession or academic goal, whether at a beginner level or a teacher of German, you will benefit from our 40 years of dedicated experience in teaching German.
To find out your current level we invite you to complete our free and non-binding placement test.
Celebrating 40 Years of Horizonte!
Since 1986, Horizonte has been bringing people from all over the world together to learn German, discover Regensburg and experience German culture. That means 40 years of German courses, international friendships and unforgettable experiences!
Our 40th Anniversary Special
To celebrate our anniversary, we’re offering 40 € off per week on your next German language course for up to four weeks. This gives you a maximum of 160 € discount!
Use the anniversary code HORIZONTE40 when booking your course.
Valid for course starts before 1 March 2027. Discount applies to a maximum of four weeks of Standard or Intensive Courses. Cannot be combined with other special offers.
German Course Special Offers
NEW Intensive Course
👉 Enhance your learning experience for just 40 € per week: additional lessons on Mondays & Thursdays from 13.30 -15.00
Long term Standard Course 2026
📅 12 weeks 2040 € (every further week: 160 €)
📅 24 weeks 3840 € (every further week: 150 €)
All special offers are subject to availability. A combination of 2 or more special offers is not possible.
Learn German in Regensburg – Beginner Courses Every 4 Weeks!
Start your German language journey with Horizonte Regensburg! Our beginner courses start every four weeks, making it easy to find a date that suits you.
📅 Check our dates & prices to choose your start date.
✅ Small classes & immersive learning experience
📍 Located in the heart of Regensburg
👉 Register now and take your first step toward mastering German!
Why choose HORIZONTE to learn German in Regensburg?
Most of our students come recommended by former participants (see community & photos) who keep coming back because they like:
- our wide-ranging programme of German language courses
- our state-of-the-art, communication-oriented, pragmatic and highly effective method
- our qualified, experienced and committed teachers of German
- the friendly and personal atmosphere of a small school (max. 80 students)
- the small international study groups (max. 12, average 8 persons per group)
- excellent nationality mix
- standard, intensive and combined courses, 1:1, exam preparation, German for medical professions, business German, German for hotels and tourism, teacher training courses …
- the location of the school in the beautiful medieval city centre of Regensburg, UNESCO world heritage
- our on-site residence with studios, ensuite single and twin rooms, shared apartments, free internet in every room
- you live in the city centre of Regensburg and don’t need public transport
- our cultural leisure time programme
- our competitive prices, no enrolment fee, no hidden additional fees. We don’t want to compete with the cheapest, but with the best.
Why learn German in Regensburg?
Regensburg is the ideal place for a German language course in Germany. Regensburg, UNESCO World Heritage, is at the same time a medieval wonder and a lively, young, modern city with 30,000 university students, situated 120 km north of Munich, with direct trains (75 minutes) from Munich airport. Regensburg is definitely one of the best destinations to learn German in Germany.
You want to learn German in order to find a job in Germany? Big German companies like BMW, Siemens, Osram, Infineon, Continental, Krones and others based in Regensburg or the Regensburg region are desperately looking for qualified staff! Just another reason for you to learn German in Regensburg. With a sound knowledge of German you will have excellent perspectives to get a job in Germany. If you don’t have any knowledge of our language you should allow yourself a minimum of 6 months to reach a level of German which allows you to communicate with your colleagues.
German exams and preparation courses
telc language tests
The exam dates are set taking into account the wishes of our students. If you are looking for any other exam date, please let us know.
Zertifikat Deutsch / telc Deutsch B1
Current dates and more information about telc exams at Horizonte can be found here.
TestDaF
TestDaF Preparation Courses
3 weeks (30 lessons in total) for 400 € | Further information | TestDaF.de.
German Teacher Training in Regensburg
Teacher Training for international Teachers
Each year you can choose from several dates to take part in a Teacher Training Course at Horizonte. This Erasmus+ funded programme aims to bring together international teachers to refresh their German language skills, exchange ideas and receive various insights into methodology and didactics, regional studies and more relevant topics while being immersed in German culture.
Dates, prices and further information about the different Modules: Teacher Training Courses 2026
In order to apply for Erasmus+ funding you will need our OID number: E10114453
Horizonte Student voices
“Over the years I have taken both Spanish and German language courses at 32 language schools in Mexico, Spain, the USA, Austria, and Germany. Name the school and I have probably been there. Horizonte remains at the top of my list for its great instructors, affordability, location, and above all for its unique on-premises student housing. From day one you are living next door to and socializing with an amazing collection of highly motivated students of all ages from throughout the world. Do yourself a favor and give Horizonte a try.”
(Zander Westendarp, USA, 2021)
More about Learning German in Regensburg
Have you seen our Flyer? We have it in German, English, Italian and Spanish and will happily send you one!