Augsburg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Bavaria, Germany
About Augsburg
Augsburg is the administrative capital and local center ofBavarian Swabia. From 1276 until nearly the end of the Holy Roman Empire, Augsburg was a "free imperial city", nominally subject to nobody but the Emperor butde factoself-governing as a city state. Despite being hidden in Munich's overwhelming shadow, the city has a lot to offer. While many Germans might think the "aug" part may refer to eyes (Auge (n) in German) it actually goes back to its Roman nameAugusta Vindelicorum.
Top Attractions in Augsburg
Explore the best things to see and do in Augsburg:
- ★Altstadt (Old Town)
- ★Augsburger Puppenkiste
- ★Augsburg Zoo
- ★Brechthaus
- ★Cathedral
- ★Christkindlmarkt
- ★Cycling in the nearby forests
- ★Fuggerei
Where to Eat in Augsburg
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Arkadas Döner
- 🍴Asia City Restaurant
- 🍴Bab-L
- 🍴Bosna Imbißstube
- 🍴Cafe Il Gabbiano
- 🍴Cosmos Heart Cafe
Where to Stay in Augsburg
- 🏨Dorint An der Kongresshalle
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express
- 🏨Jugendherberge
- 🏨Steigenberger
- 🏨Übernacht Hostel
Augsburg Travel Guide Sections
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