Rathausplatz Augsburg: Self-Guided Audio Tours

This self-guided audio tour explores Augsburg’s historic center through its churches, fountains, museums, and civic landmarks. It will especially appeal to first-time visitors who enjoy urban history, architecture, and the stories of powerful merchant families, emperors, and artists. The route starts at St. Anne’s Church and leads into the heart of the Old Town, passing the Maximilian Museum and the grand Rathausplatz with its Augustus Fountain, Town Hall, and Perlach Tower. From there, the tour continues north to Augsburg Cathedral and Leopold Mozart Haus, then turns toward the remarkable Fuggerei, the world’s oldest social housing complex still in use, founded in the 16th century. After that, the walk returns along Maximilianstrasse, where fountains and patrician houses recall Augsburg’s wealth during the Renaissance. Stops include Hercules’ Fountain, Fuggerhaus, and the elegant Schaezlerpalais, before the route moves on to the Basilica of St. Ulrich and Afra, the famous Augsburger Puppenkiste, and the Schwäbisches Handwerkermuseum. The tour ends at Rotes Tor, one of the city’s best-known historic gates. Along the way, travelers can expect memorable views of ornate bronze fountains, richly decorated churches, medieval and Renaissance streetscapes, and the unique atmosphere of the Fuggerei. Climbing sights, quiet courtyards, and the contrast between sacred buildings and lively public squares make this route especially vivid.

This tour takes you on an exciting journey through one of the oldest cities in Germany – Augsburg, its historic streets and sights. Starting with Hauptbahnhof in Bahnhofstrasse, you will take a tour around the highlights of the city: visit St. Anne’s Church, that plays a pivotal role in the history of Bavaria. Learn about the Rathausplatz – a large square bordered mostly by post-war buildings, in the center of which there is one of the most famous fountains – Augustus Fountain; two others are Mercury and Hercules. Explore the Augsburg Town Hall – one of the most prominent examples of Renaissance architecture and a Perlach Tower. Next is the Augsburg Cathedral, which has undergone many modifications over the years. Following, explore the Mozartahus, where the father of the famous composer was born. Further, you can learn about the Fuggerai, the world's oldest social settlement, a town in the city built in the first half of the 16th century. Walking through Maximillianstraße you can listen to the incredible story of Fuggerhaus and Schaezlerpalais. Immerse yourself in St. Ulrich and Afra – the second largest religious building in Augsburg. Then visit the Puppenkiste, which was destroyed during a bombing raid in World War II. Finally, gaze in wonder at the most popular outdoor venue in Germany – the Open Air Theater with a capacity of about 2000 people.