Augsburg

City Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
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What to expect

Augsburg is a city in the Bavarian part of Swabia, Germany, with a well-preserved historical city centre. The city is home to the Fuggerei, the oldest social housing complex in the world, and features several important landmarks such as the Augsburger Dom, the Goldenen Saal, and the Augsburger Puppenkiste. Augsburg has a unique medieval canal system and water towers, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city is surrounded by nature, with the Lechfeld, a post-ice age outwash plain, and the Augsburg city forest, which is one of the most species-rich middle European habitats. The city is also close to the Naturpark Augsburg – Westliche Wälder, a large forestland, making it a great destination for families who love nature and history

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Short break in Germany: The 20 most beautiful city trips with children

Short break in Germany: The 20 most beautiful city trips with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Augsburg on our way back from Allgäu. We were positively surprised by the city. We saw the Fugger and Welser families museum

Highlights: Augsburg has a lot of history to offer. The Fugger and Welser museum was great for adults and children alike. We also visited the Fuggerei ✨