![A row of historic buildings at a junction on Maximilianstraße each on in a different period colour.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Maximilianstraße-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
Visiting Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
A Bavarian city with an intriguing history
![A view from the corner of Rathausplatz in Augsburg past a cafe's table and chairs towards the city's historic town hall. The Rathaus has two verdigris domes and sits alongside a church with a matching tower](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/The-view-from-the-corner-of-Rathausplatz-in-Augsburg-visit-Bavaria-tour-the-Romantic-Road-Germany-R3.jpg)
Storm clouds brewing over the Rathaus
However, we thought on this Lakes and Lederhosen revival road trip, we’d try somewhere slightly different. And Augsburg was ticking a lot of boxes for us it had, history, charm and culture.
Augsburg is also one of Germany’s oldest towns and was founded in 15 BC by the Romans and named after the emperor Augustus.
Augsburg was furthermore a Free Imperial City from 1276 to 1803.
Quick Links
![A view along Herrengasse in the Fuggerei](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Herrengasse-in-the-Fuggerei-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
Herrengasse in the Fuggerei
What to see in Augsburg?
![A tall bell tower, illuminated against the night sky, known as the Perlachturm.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Perlachturm-at-night-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
Perlachturm at night
Just next to the Perlach Tower is eye-catching Renaissance-style Town Hall, which was built in 1620.
However, due to an air-raid in February 1944 causing extensive damage, the Rathaus and its beautiful façade were restored to their former glory in 1955.
![The Rathaus & Perlachturm from the Rathausplatz lit against the clear night sky.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rathaus-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
So close to Munich
A reference guide
I love nothing more than planning a trip and so often I use the DK Eyewitness books. I find them extremely informative, easy to follow and the pictures and maps tempt you into discovering more.
We used a previous version of this book to plan our Germany road trips, now you can grab the revised copy.
Golden Hall, Augsburg
![The intricately decorated ceiling of the Golden Hall.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ceiling-of-the-Golden-Hall-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![A vast decorated door & ceiling of the Golden Hall of the Rathaus.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Intricate-detail-within-the-Golden-Hall-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![A decorated door of the Golden Hall with an ornate painting above it.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Goldener-Saal-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
Maximilianstrasse, Augsburg
![A row of historic buildings at a junction on Maximilianstraße each on in a different period colour.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Maximilianstraße-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![A street view of the Hercules fountain in Maximilianstraße with St. Ulrich’s and St Afra’s Abbey in the distance.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hercules-Fountain-Maximilianstraße-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![Looking up at the Mercury fountain against the backdrop of a couple of colourful period buildings.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mercury-Fountain-Maximilianstraße-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
St. Ulrich’s and St Afra’s Abbey
![Looking up and the onion-domed bell tower of St. Ulrich’s and St Afra’s Abbey.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/St.-Ulrich’s-and-St-Afra’s-Abbey-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![A view down the aisle towards the nave of the St. Ulrich’s and St Afra’s Abbey.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Inside-St.-Ulrich’s-and-St-Afra’s-Abbey-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
Take a stroll
![The grand doorway to the puppet theatre.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Augsburger-Puppenkiste-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
Augsburger Puppenkiste
![Looking down the street towards the Rotes Tor which translates to the Red Tower. A tower within the ancient city walls with a gateway at the base.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Rotes-Tor-Red-Tower-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
Why not?
Back on Augsburg’s “The Imperial Mile”
![The Schaezlerpalais from the Hercules fountain on Maximilianstraße.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Schaezlerpalais-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![A pair of large wooden gates, decorated with a twin-headed eagle and a heraldic shield that mark the entrance to the Fürst Fugger Privatbank.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Doorway-to-the-Fürst-Fugger-Privatbank-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![The colourful Weavers House decorated with murals on the outside, now home to shops.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Weavers-House-Weberhaus-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
North it is
Passing through Rathausplatz, you’ll see the third fountain along this stretch, which Emperor Augustus stands aloft.
As I’ve already given you a taster of what can be found in this square, keep heading north.
![The statue of Augustus above the eponymously named fountain that stands in Rathausplatz.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Augustus-Fountain-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![The exterior view of Augsburg Cathedral with its red-tiled roof and verdigris topped twin spires.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Augsburg-Cathedral-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![The fountain in front of Augsburg Cathedral with a figure on horseback flanked by a priest and a pilgrim.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-fountain-in-front-of-Augsburg-Cathedral.-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![An ornate brass door knocker on the entrance to Augsburg Cathedral.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-door-knocker-of-Augsburg-Cathedral-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
It has to be a road trip
Did someone say, Mozart?
Just along from Augsburg Cathedral is where Leopold Mozart was born, the father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Leopold was renowned in his own right as he was a conductor, composer and teacher.
![The red four-storey house that used to be home of Leopold Mozart, father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mozarthaus-Leopold-Mozart’s-House-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
The Fuggerei, Augsburg
![A view of 3 rows of terraced homes in the Fuggerei with vines growing up against the gable end.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Picturesque-homes-in-the-Fuggerei-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
How much?
![An old gas lantern attached to the side of an ochre-coloured building covered in a vine in Ochsen Gasse in the Fuggerei](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ochsen-in-the-Fuggerei-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![A street view of the Fuggerei.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Welcoming-street-in-the-Fuggerei-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
Welcoming street in the Fuggerei
Exploring Fuggerei, Augsburg
![A hedge in front of beautifully tended small front gardens of the homes in the Fuggerei.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cute-little-gardens-in-the-Fuggerei-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![Two of the standard green doors on the ochre-coloured homes the Fuggerei.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Blessing-of-a-home-the-Fuggerei-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![A view of the cast-iron fountain in front of the rows of terraces of the Fuggerei.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cast-iron-fountain-from-1744-the-Fuggerei-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![Inside the small chapel of St. Markus in the Fuggerei](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/St.-Markus-Church-in-the-Fuggerei-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
![A small wooden door that leads down stone steps to an underground WWII bunker.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WWII-bunker-in-the-Fuggerei-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
Wander the cobbled lanes
Strolling around the Old Town of Augsburg is such a pleasure, you’ll easily find some quiet spots to relax and enjoy the scenery.
With all the exploring you’ve done; you’ll undoubtedly have earned a nice ice-cold German beer.
![A quiet cobbled lane in front of a mixture of homes of different colours.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Quiet-street-in-Augsburg-A-visit-to-Augsburg-visiting-Bavaria-Germany-R2.jpg)
Quiet street in Augsburg
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Comments
You’ve outdone yourself on the photos again. I really want to go to Bavaria. The architecture is just stunning. Fuggerei remind s me of the Cotswolds and the Golden Hall is superb!
Thanks very much Melissa, Bavaria is one of many lovely regions of Germany. It does have some stunning architecture though.
Augsburg looks really pretty, thanks for bringing it to my attention! I would love to visit Bavaria, so will definitely keep this in mind.
No problem, Bavaria is a lovely region of Germany to tour around, there are so many quaint towns and villages, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
You have captured the spirit of the city. It’s well worth returning in winter to attend the Christmas market held on Augsburg’s main square.
Thanks, that’s good to know about the Christmas market. We’ve visited so many German Christmas markets we love them, the Germans do Christmas so well. Our favourite is still Cologne, but it’s great to see how the different regions have their own specialities.