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Augsburg

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Augsburg

Augsburg sits on the route: 5 minutes from Stadtbergen, 45km from LEGOLAND Deutschland.

Augsburg is a city located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 301,105, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Augsburg sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Augsburg to your route.

About Augsburg

Augsburg (UK: OWGZ-burg, also US: AWGZ-; German: [ˈaʊksbʊʁk] ; Swabian German: Ougschburg) is a city in the Bavarian part of Swabia, Germany, around 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of the Bavarian capital Munich. It is a university town and the regional seat of the Regierungsbezirk Swabia with a well-preserved Altstadt

Read more (historical city centre). Augsburg is an urban district and home to the institutions of the Landkreis Augsburg. It is the third-largest city in Bavaria (after Munich and Nuremberg), with a population of 304,000 and 885,000 in its metropolitan area. After Neuss, Trier, Worms, Cologne and Xanten, Augsburg is one of Germany's oldest cities, founded in 15 BC by the Romans as Augusta Vindelicorum and named after the Roman emperor Augustus. It was a Free Imperial City from 1276 to 1803 and the home of the patrician Fugger and Welser families that dominated European banking in the 16th century. According to Behringer, in the sixteenth century it became "the dominant centre of early capitalism", having benefited from being part of the Kaiserliche Reichspost system as "the location of the most important post office within the Holy Roman Empire" and the city's close connection to Maximilian I. The city played a leading role in the Reformation as the site of the 1530 Augsburg Confession and the 1555 Peace of Augsburg. The Fuggerei, the oldest social housing complex in the world, was founded in 1513 by Jakob Fugger. In 2019, UNESCO recognised the Water Management System of Augsburg as a World Heritage Site because of its unique medieval canals and water towers and its testimony to the development of hydraulic engineering.

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Where is Augsburg located?

Augsburg is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 48.3715 latitude, 10.8985 longitude.

What is the population of Augsburg?

Augsburg has a population of approximately 301,105 people, making it a city in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
301,105
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
48.3715, 10.8985

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Augsburg

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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LEGOLAND Deutschland

Bavarian LEGOLAND resort with over 55 million LEGO bricks creating interactive rides and models.

45 km · about 50 min drive

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Andechs Monastery

A hilltop Benedictine monastery above the Ammersee famous for its potent monk-brewed beer and pilgrimage church.

49 km · about 55 min drive

museum

BMW Welt

Spectacular delivery and experience center where visitors explore current BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce models in a striking double-cone building.

53 km · about 60 min drive

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BMW Museum

A futuristic bowl-shaped building tracing BMW's evolution from aircraft engines to iconic automobiles and motorcycles.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Munich

Bavarian aquarium in the Olympic Park showcasing freshwater and marine habitats from local rivers to tropical seas.

53 km · about 60 min drive

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Marienplatz & New Town Hall

Munich's central square dominated by the Neo-Gothic New Town Hall whose Glockenspiel chimes daily with jousting knights and dancing coopers.

56 km · about 65 min drive

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English Garden

One of the world's largest urban parks, where Münchners surf the Eisbach wave, sunbathe, and relax at the Chinese Tower beer garden.

57 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Deutsches Museum

The world's largest science and technology museum, with hands-on exhibits spanning mining, aviation, and physics.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Augsburg.

Stadtbergen

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 14,705

Neusäß

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 22,904

Westheim

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 3,300

Gersthofen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 20,254

Friedberg

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 29,953

Diedorf

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 10,006

Kissing

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 11,150

Aystetten

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 3,026

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