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Augsburg City Guide
Follow Augsburg’s water channels, Renaissance façades and layered neighbourhoods through one of Germany’s oldest cities, with Munich and Bavaria close by.
- Country
- Germany
- Language
- German
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Plug
- type F
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Emergency
- 112
- Tap water
- Generally safe
- Dialling code
- +49
The stops
Things to do in Augsburg
Walk the old centre, trace the water quarter and connect museums, churches and market streets by tram or bus.
The first social housing in history
A cathedral carved in centuries
The square of power
The church that shook the empire
A café full of stories (and sugar)
Where the Fuggers ruled the world
The quarter of bridges and whispers
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Weather & crowds
Best time to visit
May to June and September are pleasant for walking. July and August are warmer; winter is colder and quieter.
Winter and spring
Jan–Jun-1–23°C/ 30–73°F
Few visitorsOccasional rain
- Cool season
Summer and autumn
Jul–Dec11–26°C/ 52–79°F
BusyOccasional rain
- Warm season
The tours
Augsburg, one story at a time
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Augsburg: Interactive tour through power, canals, and cake
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Safety
Is Augsburg safe?
Augsburg is generally safe. Take care around trams, cycle lanes, cobbles and busy events; secure bikes and bags and call 112.
Trams and bikes
Look both ways before crossing rails or cycle routes.
Cobbles and steps
Wear stable shoes and allow extra time for uneven heritage paving.
Events
Crowds build around festivals and markets; keep valuables close.
Questions
Augsburg FAQ
The historic centre is compact and walkable.
Frequent DB trains connect the two cities; check the current timetable.
Dial 112 for fire or ambulance and 110 for police.