"An invite to imbide: Augsburg" Augsburg by richiecdisc

Augsburg Travel Guide: 219 reviews and 528 photos

Augsburg’s claims to fame include being one of the three oldest cities of the German speaking world, founded by the Roman Empire in 15 BC, and originator of the onion-shaped domes that spread throughout southern Germany after first appearing on the St. Maria Stern Kloster. Conveniently located an hour from Munich and at the base of the Romantic Road, it draws more tourists than perhaps its sights warrant. It’s worth a stop if you are in Munich for a prolonged period or if you are heading north and want to spend an afternoon.

Intro Written Sep 9, 2002
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Packing List What to Pack (1)

A good friend to share beers is essential but sometimes they run out of gas and here's Hanna saying, 'no mas.' more travel advice

The Fuggerei family... Local Customs (1)

The Fuggerei family established the world's first social housing project in 1519 and it still provides shelter for the... more travel advice

Trains leave Munich hourly and... - Augsburg

Trains leave Munich hourly and... Transportation (1)

Trains leave Munich hourly and take about an hour and fifteen minutes. There is an extensive tramline but it's a fairly... more travel advice

Charlybrau. Nightlife (1)

This brewpub is popular with students and specializes in weissbiers. You really don't HAVE to wear sunglasses. more travel advice

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The Fuggerei.
Restaurants (1)
Konig von Flandern
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You must not go on Sunday. As...
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adema29 Apr 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM

Seems to be a nice place! We'll visit it on the way to Legoland
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ATXtraveler Feb 23, 2008 at 12:51 PM

Richie... if you need someone to go drink Bavarian beer with, I'm your huckleberry.
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King_Golo Jun 18, 2006 at 2:47 AM

hi richie, it seems that it is impossible to visit a place in germany without you having been there before... :) i've just come back from southern germany (including augsburg). are you still in dresden? if yes, please tell me.
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jayhawk2000 Dec 5, 2005 at 2:41 PM

Sunday opening hours (or the lack of them) can be such a pain!
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Nemorino Nov 21, 2004 at 9:30 AM

Well actually, I will be in Augsburg next Sunday. Thanks for the warning, though. Now I at least know what to expect. -- Greetings from Frankfurt.
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acemj Aug 11, 2004 at 9:15 AM

hannah was a sport except for the language thing! i wonder if alligator bock would be good with alligator meat??
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matcrazy1 Apr 10, 2004 at 11:11 PM

Beer and a lot of history! Very good tips and interesting destination!
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JudyinPA Oct 20, 2003 at 10:28 AM

This is on my " to see list " so appreciate the info. Especially the recommendation on not to visit on Sundays. Thanks as always, Rich.
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Leipzig Jul 5, 2003 at 3:09 AM

Very interesting page! Hey, didn't know that Augsburg claims to be one of the three oldest cities of Germany.
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daarth Feb 7, 2003 at 6:11 AM

I didn't know that about the onion domes, interesting.