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Augsburg in One Day: Cathedral, Fuggerei and Maximilianstrasse

A walk through Augsburg's Old Town from north to south: from the cathedral via Rathausplatz and the Fuggerei to Maximilianstrasse, the Basilica of St. Ulrich and Afra, and the Red Gate. A museum visit, lunch and dinner in the Old Town and a drink to finish round out the day.

Stops
13
Time
09:30–21:00
On foot
approx. 4.8 km
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This tour takes you to the places that define Augsburg's image in a single day. You start at Augsburg Cathedral (Dom St. Maria) in the north of the Old Town and then head to Rathausplatz, where the Perlach Tower offers a view over the city's rooftops. Next up is the Fuggerei, the social housing complex founded by the Fugger merchant family, where people still live today.

After lunch at the Ratskeller, you visit the Maximilianmuseum, which showcases Augsburg crafts and the original figures from the great Renaissance fountains. Then you stroll along Maximilianstrasse past the Mercury and Hercules Fountains, take a break in the garden of the Schaezlerpalais and reach the Basilica of St. Ulrich and Afra. At the Red Gate (Rotes Tor) with its water towers, you learn about the water management system for which Augsburg has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The evening winds down with dinner in the Old Town and a cocktail on Maximilianstrasse. The distances are short and easy to cover on foot; only for the trip back from the Red Gate might you want to take the streetcar if needed. The tour is ideal for your first visit to Augsburg if you'd like to see the most important sights at a relaxed, well-structured pace.

From the Cathedral to the Red Gate

  1. Visit · Historic sites · Innenstadt, St. Ulrich-Dom

    1Cathedral of St. Maria

    Look out for the Romanesque prophet windows and the bronze portal; sightseeing is restricted during services.

  2. on foot 6 min · 500 m
    Visit · Historic sites · Innenstadt, St. Ulrich-Dom

    2Perlach Tower

    The climb offers a great overview of the Old Town; check opening hours in advance, as the tower is usually only open seasonally.

  3. on foot 1 min · 50 m
    Visit · Monuments · Innenstadt, St. Ulrich-Dom

    3Augustusbrunnen

    The fountain commemorates the Roman founder of the city; from here you have a good view of the facade of the Town Hall.

  4. on foot 7 min · 580 m
    Visit · Historic sites

    4Fuggerei

    The oldest social housing complex in the world that is still in use; allow time for the museum apartment and be considerate of the residents. Check visiting times in advance.

  5. on foot 6 min · 520 m
    5
    Meal · German · Innenstadt, St. Ulrich-Dom

    5Ratskeller Augsburg

    German cuisine in the vaulted cellars right by the Town Hall, ideally located between your morning and afternoon programs.

  6. on foot 3 min · 230 m
    Visit · Art museums · Innenstadt, St. Ulrich-Dom

    6Maximilianmuseum

    Showcases Augsburg crafts and original figures from the splendid fountains in the covered courtyard; check opening hours in advance, often closed on Mondays.

  7. on foot 3 min · 220 m
    Visit · Historic sites · Augsburg-Lechviertel, östliches Ulrichsviertel

    7Maximilianstraße

    Past the Mercury Fountain and the Fugger houses; a peek into the courtyards is well worth it.

  8. on foot 4 min · 310 m
    Visit · Historic sites · Innenstadt, St. Ulrich-Dom

    8Herkulesbrunnen

    The third of the great Renaissance fountains stands right in front of the Schaezlerpalais.

  9. on foot 2 min · 140 m
    Visit · Palaces · Innenstadt, St. Ulrich-Dom

    9Garten Schaezlerpalais

    A quiet Baroque garden behind the palace, good for a short break; check access in advance.

  10. on foot 7 min · 530 m
    Visit · Historic sites · Innenstadt, St. Ulrich-Dom

    10Sankt Ulrich und Sankt Afra

    The ensemble of the Catholic basilica and the Protestant church is a symbol of the Peace of Augsburg; check visiting times in advance.

  11. on foot 4 min · 330 m
    Visit · Historic sites · Augsburg-Lechviertel, östliches Ulrichsviertel

    11Rotes Tor

    Here the city gate stands next to the historic water towers, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Augsburg's water management system.

  12. on foot 16 min · 1.3 km
    12
    Meal · German · Augsburg-Lechviertel, östliches Ulrichsviertel

    12Restaurant Die Ecke

    German cuisine in a side street near Rathausplatz; it's best to reserve in advance for the evening.

  13. on foot 2 min · 150 m
    13
    Bar · Cocktail bars · Augsburg-Lechviertel, östliches Ulrichsviertel

    13Stretto Bar Augsburg

    A cocktail to cap off the day, right on Maximilianstrasse.

Good to know

  • The Old Town is compact and easy to explore on foot; for the trip back from the Red Gate, you can take the streetcar.
  • Museums, the Perlach Tower and the Fuggerei have their own opening hours – check them before your visit, especially on Mondays and in the off-season.
  • Sightseeing in churches may be restricted during services.
  • Pack comfortable shoes: many of the Old Town's lanes are paved with cobblestones.

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Automatically compiled from travelguide195 places (as of 11/05/2026). Travel times are estimated from distance; please check opening hours in advance.

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