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Things to see in Augsburg (Germany): 37 places and when to go
Augsburg is a city in Germany with around 359,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Temples (8), Food and drink (8). The best known are Fuggerei, Augsburg Cathedral and Rosenaustadion. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 48.35, 10.9
- Population
- About 359,000
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Temples (8) · Food and drink (8) · Nature (7) · Wildlife (5) · Diving (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 66 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Augsburger Müllberg, at 512 m.
What to see in Augsburg
The places in and around Augsburg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- FuggereiWorld's oldest social housing complex, built by Jakob Fugger in Augsburg2.1 km
- Augsburg CathedralCathedral2.5 km
- RosenaustadionFootball stadium in Bavaria, Germany1.9 km
- Basilica of Saints Ulrich and AfraChurch in Augsburg, Germany1.3 km
- Augsburg Water Management SystemWorld Heritage site in Germany9.9 km
- St. Peter am PerlachChurch building in Augsburg, Swabia, Germany2.1 km
- Augsburg SynagogueSynagogue and Jewish Museum in Augsburg, Germany1.8 km
- Augsburg EiskanalArtificial whitewater course in Pau, France2.7 km
- Friedberger BaggerseeLake in Friedberg, Bavaria, Germany4.9 km
- St. Anne's Church, AugsburgChurch in Augsburg, Germany2.0 km
- HaspelmoorSwamp in Germany21 km
- St. Lawrence and ElizabethBuilding in Aulzhausen, Swabia, Germany12 km
- Affing HouseBuilding in Affing, Swabia, Germany14 km
- Lechauwald bei UnterbergenNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany13 km
- Maria BirnbaumCatholic pilgrimage church in Sielenbach, Bavaria, Germany20 km
- Schloss HammelCastle9.2 km
- Augsburger MüllbergNature · Mountains7.8 km
- Stadtwald AugsburgNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany5.0 km
- FirnhaberauheideNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany7.0 km
- Gasbehälter AugsburgArchitectural structure4.8 km
- Kapelle Hl. FamilieHistory · Temples9.8 km
- Kissinger HeideNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany7.4 km
- Sparkassen-Planetarium AugsburgPlanetarium2.3 km
- StadtmarktMarket in Augsburg, Germany2.1 km
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- Hot springs: Badestelle am Schäfflerbach, Luftbad Göggingen
- Food and drink: Riegele, Brauerei Thorbräu Augsburg, Kini Brewery, köbi – Königsbrunner Biermanufaktur, Rotes Pony, Weingut Pallhuber, Weinhandel Dürrschmitt
- With kids: Erlebnisbad Titania Neusäß, Hofis Erlebnispark
- Diving: Ilsesee Taucherbucht, Tauchbasis Ilsesee
When to go to Augsburg
The best time to visit Augsburg is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:32
- FebPossible9:57
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:26
- MayBest time15:00
- JunBest time15:52
- JulBest time15:30
- AugBest time14:08
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:56
- DecBest time8:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. In June, 37 of the 37 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Augsburg
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 66 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Zusmarshausen16 places20 km
- Aichach18 places21 km
- Meitingen13 places21 km
- Landsberg am Lech15 places34 km
- Olching25 places35 km
- Dillingen an der Donau22 places39 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Augsburg?
The best known: Fuggerei, Augsburg Cathedral, Rosenaustadion, Basilica of Saints Ulrich and Afra, Augsburg Water Management System. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Augsburg?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08.
How do you get to Augsburg?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 66 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Augsburg as the destination and these 37 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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