Augsburg, Germany

Augsburg Germany

Augsburg is a charming city of about 266,000 residents in the German federal state of Bavaria. Founded as “Augusta Vindelicorum,” it became a Free Imperial City in the 13th century. In the 15th and 16th centuries Augsburg developed into one of Europe’s most important commercial centers. Emperor Maximilian I convened the Imperial Diet of Augsburg here. The city was a leading center of the arts, and its output—from silversmithing and printing to scientific innovation—was renowned worldwide. Much of Augsburg’s architecture is shaped by the city architect Elias Holl, who designed many key public buildings, including the City Hall, the former slaughterhouse, the Red Gate, and the armory. Highlights in Augsburg include: • Bertolt Brecht House: Birthplace of the famous writer, today a museum. • Fuggerei: The world’s oldest social housing complex, founded in 1516. Around 160 people still live here, and the rent remains just one euro per year. • Fugger City Palace: A 16th‑century Renaissance residence of the banking magnate Jakob Fugger. • Maximilian Museum: Exhibits focused on Augsburg’s history, art, and crafts. • Rathaus (City Hall): An impressive 17th‑century building designed by Elias Holl. • Roman Museum: Located in the former 16th‑century church of St. Magdalena, it showcases Roman artifacts found in and around Augsburg. • Schaezlerpalais: An elegant palace displaying Baroque and Rococo art. • Mozarthaus: Birthplace of Leopold Mozart, father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, now a museum dedicated to both of them.
Recommended airport
Franz Josef Strauss München (MUC)
Nearby destinations
  • LEGOLAND® Deutschland a 44.64 km
  • Dachau a 41.31 km
  • Bad Wörishofen a 45.47 km