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Augsburg (UK: / ˈ aʊ ɡ z b ɜːr ɡ / OWGZ-burg, US: / ˈ ɔː ɡ z-/ AWGZ-, German: [ˈaʊksbʊʁk] ⓘ; Swabian German: Ougschburg) is a city in the Bavarian part of Swabia, Germany, around 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of the Bavarian capital Munich.
- Fuggerei. The legacy of Jakob Fugger ‘The Rich’ lives on at Augsburg’s Catholic welfare settlement, the Fuggerei, which is the oldest of its kind in existence…
- St Anna Kirche. Often regarded as the first Renaissance church in Germany, the rather plain-looking (and well-hidden) St Anna Kirche is accessed via a set of cloisters…
- Dom Mariä Heimsuchung. Augsburg’s cathedral has its origins in the 10th century but was Gothicised and enlarged in the 14th and 15th centuries. The star treasures here are the…
- Maximilianmuseum. The Maximilianmuseum occupies two patrician townhouses joined by a statue-studded courtyard covered by a glass-and-steel roof.
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Augsburg is the administrative capital and local center of Bavarian Swabia. From 1276 until nearly the end of the Holy Roman Empire, Augsburg was a "free imperial city", nominally subject to nobody but the Emperor but de facto self-governing as a city state. Despite being hidden in Munich's overwhelming shadow, the city has a lot to offer. While ma...
By train
1. 48.36555610.8863891 Augsburg Central Train Station (Hauptbahnhof). Augsburg is connected to Germany's efficient train system, however the fact that the line via Ingolstadt is faster means that only a fraction of the ICEs departing Munich stop here. Still there are options to pretty much the rest of Germany or you can double back via Munich if it better aligns with your departure times or you get a cheap ticket. An Austrian Nightjet sleeper runs two nights a week, north via Cologne to Bruss...
By plane
Augsburg is most easily reached via train from Munich Airport (MUCIATA). You will first need to take the S-Bahn S1 or S8 to München Hauptbahnhof (Munich main train station), a 45-min ride, before you can catch a train to Augsburg. Plan at least 2 hr in total from Munich Airport to Augsburg (as you can see taking a bus or private transfer will be much faster). It is best to purchase a Bayern-Ticket (Bavaria Ticket) from one of the ticket machines located in the train station. A Bayern-Ticket a...
By car
About 80 km from Munich and 160 km from Stuttgartjust south of the A8.
By public transportation
Augsburg has an efficient transportation system with seven main tram (German: Straßenbahn) lines and several bus lines which cover the whole urban and suburban areas. These lines run daily from around 04:30 to 00:30. From Thursday to Sunday there are additional night bus lines to cover the remaining night hours, thus providing (reduced) 24-hour service. See a plan of the AVV lines. With AVV tickets, you can also use every regional train within the Augsburg region (but you can't go to Munich o...
By bike
With its mostly flat terrain, Augsburg is great to explore by bike. That way, you can more easily visit some hidden gems in the suburbs and along the rivers Lech and Wertach. Augsburg's UNESCO World Heritage (Water Management System of Augsburg) also includes several objects outside the centre. Bikes can be rented on several bus stations from the "Stadtwerke", and at some bike stores in Augsburg: 1. Zweirad Bäuml, Jakoberstr. 70. 2. UNI - RAD, Salomon-Idler-Str. 26. 3. GEPE Sportgeräteverleih...
48.36999110.900171 Brechthaus, Auf dem Rain 7. The birthplace of the writer Bertolt Brecht (1898–1956).48.37254810.8968362 Cathedral (Augsburger Dom), Frauentorstraße 1. Founded in the 11th century in Romanesque style. Five of its stained glass windows are considered the oldest of their kind that ha...48.36888910.9041673 Fuggerei, Fuggerei 56. The Fuggerei is the world's oldest social housing complex and dates back to 1516. 160 people still live in this complex. The rent of an apartment today is...48.36604610.8965924 Fugger Stadtpalast, Maximilianstraße 36-38. This 16th-century renaissance building is the former residence of Jakob Fugger. After destruction in WW II, it was rebuilt in simplif...48.3603510.903251 Augsburger Puppenkiste. Modern and classic fairy tales are played at the Augsburger Puppenkiste . The stars on strings are so endearing and the sets so elaborate that even non-Ger...Altstadt (Old Town). Going on a walk in the narrow alleys of Augsburg's historic district is highly recommended. You can find places with a very nice flair. Great for taking pictures of typical med...Football: FC Augsburgplay soccer in Bundesliga, Germany's top tier. Their home ground WWK Arena (capacity 30,600) is 5 km south of town centre, take the tram.Augsburg is a lively university town, a city for business and recreation. Enjoy the benefits like traditional pubs, theater, museums and lots of shopping facilities. You find many retail shops in the pedestrian zone, but don't miss to go downhill (e.g. via Judenberg) to the "Altstadt" with its unique shops! There is also a larger mall (City Galerie...
Augsburg is famous for its plum cake, called Zwetschgendatschi, and Bosna, a sausage coming in a bun with hot sauce and onions. Also, try Kässpatzen (which literally translates as cheese sparrows, but no birds are harmed during preparation), a popular hand made pasta dish topped with melted mountain cheese and served with caramelized onions.
In Augsburg there are several beer gardens, and some of them have their own children's playground. What is written in the Munich travel guide about beer gardensalso applies to Augsburg's beer gardens. The Riegele beer garden, close to the central train station and right next to the Riegele brewery, is a good place to go.
Budget
Augsburg has some cheap places to stay. One is the Jugendherberge the other is a private hostel 1. Übernacht Hostel, Karlstraße 4 (near the town hall), ☏ +49 821 45542828. 2. Jugendherberge.
Mid-range
1. 48.36515910.9106521 Holiday Inn Express, Nagahama-Allee 77. Modern furnished, but some style casualties. Free internet (if you ask). Basic but good and adequate breakfast. Limited parking. 3 min to shopping mall, 15-min walk to city hall.
Splurge
1. 48.36557510.8990632 Steigenberger, Maximilianstraße 40, ☏ +49 821 5036-0. 2. 48.35885410.8854823 Dorint An der Kongresshalle, Imhofstraße 12, ☏ +49 821 5974-0, info.augsburg@dorint.com. from €94.40 per room/night.(updated Sep 2017)
Augsburg is very safe. Virtually all crimes are domestic violence, drug abuse or drunk people getting in a fight at a bar. Augsburg also tends to be pretty safe at night. Don't be afraid to use the small and poorly lit alleys in the historic district, since these are beautiful especially after dark!
Nov 4, 2022 · Why Augsburg Is Worth Visiting & What To See Today Augsburg is one of the top historic cities to visit in Germany and is located on Germany's Romantic Road / Romantishe Strasse (arguably the top road trip itinerary for southern Germany) .
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- 1,000 Years and Counting: See Augsburg Cathedral's Ancient Windows. Augsburg Cathedral (Augsburger Dom), a Roman Catholic structure built around 1065 with additional features added later in the 14th century, is one of the city's top tourist draws.
- Step inside Augsburg Town Hall. In the center of Augsburg stands the old Town Hall (Augsburger Rathaus). Completed in 1624, this massive Renaissance building is popular as much for its spectacular interior as it is for its exhibits relating to the city's rich and fascinating past.
- Climb the 1,000-Year-Old Perlachturm. If you're able to tackle a 258-step climb, then right across from the Town Hall is the equally interesting Perlachturm.
- Take a Stroll through Augsburg's "Little Town": The Fuggerei. The Fuggerei, a little "town within the town" in Augsburg, is a wonderful area to explore on foot.
Located near the Schaezlerpalais is St. Ulrich and Afra. Another important attraction of the city is the Fuggerei . The community consists of 67 buildings, 140 residences, and a church.
Coordinates: 48°22′N 10°54′E. Augsburg ( UK: / ˈaʊɡzbɜːrɡ / OWGZ-burg, [3] US: / ˈɔːɡz -/ AWGZ-, [4] German: [ˈaʊksbʊʁk] ( listen); Swabian German: Augschburg) is a city in the South of Germany, in the state of Bavaria. It has about 272,000 inhabitants and a university. It was founded in the Roman age.
