Discover Augsburg’s rich history on a guided walking tour of the city’s most important sights and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the Fuggerei—founded in 1521 and the world’s oldest social housing complex—and marvel at the Golden Hall in the Renaissance City Hall. Learn more about the city’s famous figures, including Leopold Mozart and Bertolt Brecht.
Stroll through city centre and the charming alleys of the Old Town. Experience the “Augsburg Water Management System,” which, with its 22 monuments, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019. The authentic monuments of Augsburg’s historic water management system possess outstanding universal value. These include sites such as the Lech canals and magnificent fountains like the ornately designed Augustus Fountain from the 16th century.
Discover the city and the traces of its famous figures, such as the Fugger family—a German upper-class family that historically ranked among Europe’s leading bankers—Mozart, whose father was born in Augsburg, and Bertolt Brecht.
Optional and free of charge: elysium® sound amplification system. Please bring along: Your smartphone with headphones and internet connection.