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Perlach Tower –The Perlach Tower is
Augsburg's landmark, stretching up from St. Peter am Perlach, built in 1182.
The tower is 70 meters tall (about 210 feet) and kids can climb the stairs in late spring to early fall (they fly a yellow flag from the tower
on clear days to invite people to climb!) |
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Maximilian Museum – In the Maximilian Museum you can learn
about Augsburg's history, and be dazzled
by the exhibition of Augsburg's master silversmiths and goldsmiths.
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The Roman Museum – In the Abbey of
St. Magdalena you'll find The Roman Museum, with exhibits of prehistoric
times to the early medieval era. There are Roman coins, ancient tableware
and the Juthungenschlacht; a famous Roman bronze horse's head. |
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The Cathedral of Our Lady is
filled with beautiful frescoes and also contains Germany's oldest surviving
stained glass window. |
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The Synagogue is a wonderful Art Nouveau
treasure, housing the Jewish Culture Museum. |
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Visit the Puppet Theatre for the wonderful puppet shows. Ask about
backstage tours, where you'll climb wooden stairs to the workshop
where the puppets are made – starting with just a plain piece
of wood. |
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Botanical Gardens – Take a
break in the Botanical Gardens, with both outdoor and indoor
exhibits, including Japanese, rose and music gardens. Little kids will like the great playground here, or run around on the grass. |
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Parks – The Wittelsbacher Park is the biggest park inside the town. Just outside town you'll find the Haunstetter Forest, a beautiful place to go for bike rides down to the little lake. |
