10 Things to Do in Augsburg That You Shouldn't Miss

September 26, 2017 Malia Yoakum

Augsburg (German pronunciation: [ˈʔaʊ̯ksbʊʁk] ( listen); Austro-Bavarian: Augschburg) is a city in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany. It was a Free Imperial City for over 500 years, and is notable for the Augsburg Confession.
Restaurants in Augsburg

1. Augsburger Puppentheatermuseum

Spitalgasse 15, 86150 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany +49 821 4503450
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4.5 based on 226 reviews

Augsburger Puppentheatermuseum

Reviewed By ranasp - Augsburg, Germany

Very nice artistic work, all the muppets are hand made and everything is made manually. You can see the original muppets from the tv series, which scenario and everything. Also you can see the show with the muppets in the theater, and it's very funny and interesting, specially if you understand German. In the show interval you can visit the backstage and see the "actors" muppets that make the show :)

2. Perlach Tower

St. Peter am Perlach, 86150 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany +49 821 502070
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4.5 based on 211 reviews

Perlach Tower

Reviewed By Andreas F - Augsburg, Germany

after a lot of steps you enjoy the nice view in the front is a small window: this is the home of "Turamichele" (Tower Michael) It's the Story of archangel Michael in fight with devil...

3. Fuggerei

Jakoberstr. 26 | At the end of Vorderer Lech, 86152 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany +49 821 3198810
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4.5 based on 986 reviews

Fuggerei

The world's oldest social settlement, this estate houses 200 impoverished Catholic tenants.

Reviewed By fcfrag - Alexandria, VA

This is one of the more unusual historic sites I've seen in Germany. And it's not just historic, it's a living community.
Walk through slowly and feel the environment. Read all of the plaques and feel the history. Then go through the historic and current model flats to feel the real thing.
And don't miss the WWII bomb shelter.

4. Botanischer Garten - Japan Garten

Inverness Alle, 86161 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany +49 821 3246038
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

Botanischer Garten - Japan Garten

Reviewed By chicachiquita - California Desert, California

It was a 2 mile walk from my hotel, but absolutely worth every step. It's much larger than I expected and has a variety of different Gardens to enjoy. A park for kids to romp in. Pretty nice place to visit.

5. Augsburg City Hall (Rathaus)

Rathausplatz 2, 86150 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany +49 821 5020
Excellent
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4.5 based on 629 reviews

Augsburg City Hall (Rathaus)

Augsburg's 17th-century city hall, recently restored following severe damage in World War II, is the architectural masterpiece of this ancient Roman city.

Reviewed By dreaminofnextholiday - Essex

A must visit while in Augsberg. The gold room is very impressive and at only 2.50 eur to get in is well worth a visit.

6. Church of St. Ulrich and St. Afra

Ulrichplatz 19, Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany +49 821 345560
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4.5 based on 176 reviews

Church of St. Ulrich and St. Afra

Reviewed By jaybeeFL - Florida

The church sits on the high ground at the southern end of Maximilianstrasse and should be incorporated into any walking tour of Augsberg. The exterior is attractive but the interior's three ornate altars, pulpit, statuary and interesting iron railings are the real reason to visit. Be sure to visit the crypts in the basement; these contain the remains of several saints. Beautifully restored and maintained---worth the time.

7. St. Anne's Church

Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

St. Anne's Church

The church in which Martin Luther resided during his time in Augsburg.

Reviewed By exeman - Exeter, United Kingdom

Charming little Protestant church More like a private chapel for the Fuggers. Kept in beautiful condition.

8. Cathedral of St. Maria (Dom St. Maria)

Hoher Weg, Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany +49 821 3166353
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4.5 based on 243 reviews

Cathedral of St. Maria (Dom St. Maria)

This Gothic Cathedral was originally constructed in the ninth century and was refurbished in the 14th century.

Reviewed By stephenf497 - United States

This church has an extensive set of grounds with excavations, found artifacts and wooded park. Nice for a stroll

9. Augsburg Zoo

Brehmplatz 1, 86161 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany +49 821 5671490
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4 based on 223 reviews

Augsburg Zoo

Reviewed By Louise M - Zurich, Switzerland

The Zoo Augsburg is small but very well maintained. The enclosures for some animals are too small and old-fashioned but the Zoo informs very well how they are planing to expand existing enclosures. And the infrastructure in and around the enclosures are in very good shape. We visited on the weekend and the Zoo was very busy with families (dogs and kids included). It has a very nice Biergarten and you should definitely try the Weisser Hase beer.

10. Schaezlerpalais

Maximilianstrasse 46, 86150 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany +49 821 3244102
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Schaezlerpalais

This palace was once visited by Marie Antoinette and funds are being raised for its restoration.

Reviewed By CodyMav - Brisbane

Blink and you will miss the ticket office on the right of the entry.
Then it's not exactly evident where you find the fabulous room in all these photos. Sort of the back of an upper hall, with a guard/attendant seated in front of a closed door. You open a door that gives the impression it was a private entrance, then you find this gaudy room. There is beauty about it, but it's so over the top, it's not really enjoyable.
If you are bored in Augsburg, wander past. Some of the artwork was "different" also. Some nudes and Picasso's.

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