Summer in the water town

Sonnendeck Augsburg is a city beach on the rooftops of the Fuggerstadt and a must for anyone who wants to enjoy the flair of vacation and relaxation in the middle of the city. Here you can relax in a deck chair and enjoy a cool drink when the weather is nice. The beach is the perfect backdrop for a relaxing day with friends or family and also offers the opportunity to meet new people. Enjoy the fabulous views over the city and soak up the atmosphere of the sundeck. The beach is also the perfect place to enjoy a romantic sunset or have a party.

Enjoy the breathtaking view while jogging along, having a picnic or just enjoying the peace and beauty of the Lech surroundings at Hochablass. There is enough space here to find a quiet spot for yourself as well, and besides, this place is ideal for going into the Lech River and cooling off.

The Siebentischwald is not only popular with Augsburg's running enthusiasts - also known as joggers. If you're doing your 3-, 5- or 8-kilometer lap, you'll find the best place for the obligatory stretch break here: the Stempflesee. Even otherwise, you can have a good time at the artificially created lake in peace. Read a book, listen to a podcast or watch swans and ducks splashing around - everything is possible, nothing is compulsory.

A relaxing waterfront spot for a picnic with loved ones.

The Parkhäusle has been in Augsburg since 1914. Augsburg's largest green lung, is there anything nicer than sitting in the beer garden with the family?

Augsburg and its canals: Also to be found at the Fribbe family pool. Whether swimming in the ice channel and outdoor pool with slide or splashing around in the toddler and baby area - everyone can cool off here. Catering facilities, a playground, beach volleyball courts, table tennis tables and a large sunbathing lawn ensure that there is never a dull moment.

Hochablass - just cool down, be it from the outside or in the small beer garden of the black box...! And then run over to the ice canal and watch the canoeists...the kids like it every time...!

The Fugger Houses on Maximilianstrasse - an early secular building of the German Renaissance - were built by the Augsburg merchant and mining entrepreneur Jakob Fugger "the Rich" from 1512 to 1515. Further wings were built later. The Damenhof, the most beautiful of the four inner courtyards of the city palace, was also built by 1515. Three of these Renaissance-style courtyards are open to the public. Emperors of the House of Habsburg stayed in the Fugger houses several times. The Swedish King Gustav II Adolf resided here during the Thirty Years' War, Mozart gave a legendary concert in 1777. In 1518, the disputes between Martin Luther and Cardinal Cajetan took place here.

A variety of bars and restaurants await you in the lively Maxstraße, which has something to offer for every taste. Historical buildings and colorful facades create an atmospheric backdrop while you enjoy the culinary variety. Whether you are looking for a cozy café for an afternoon coffee or a restaurant for a romantic dinner, Maxstraße has something for everyone.

The ice canal, man-made for the canoe slalom of the 1972 Summer Olympics, offers an exciting adventure for water sports enthusiasts and a relaxing oasis for all nature lovers. From peaceful walks along the parallel flowing Lech river to thrilling canoe rides on the wild waves, there is something for everyone to discover here. Surrounded by a picturesque landscape, the ice canal offers an idyllic backdrop for active leisure activities and unforgettable moments. Explore the impressive architecture of the canal and learn more about its historical significance. Whether alone, with friends or family, the ice canal is a place that awakens a thirst for adventure and offers tranquillity.

Over 3000 plant species in themed gardens invite you to linger and marvel. A stroll through the colorful floral splendor offers a relaxing break from everyday life. The botanical collection is a must for nature lovers and offers education and relaxation.

The oldest surviving social housing estate in the world was founded by Jakob Fugger "the Rich" in 1521. Today, around 150 needy Catholic citizens of Augsburg live there. Fuggeri residents pay an annual (cold) rent of 0.88 euros for one of the 60 square meter apartments. In return, they are expected to say three prayers a day for the founder and the founder's family. The 67 houses, each with two apartments, are grouped around the eight alleys of the walled terraced housing estate, the gates of which are locked at night. After its destruction in 1944, the Fuggerei was immediately rebuilt and even extended once again. Several museums "tell" the story of the Fuggerei and its inhabitants: a memorial to the founder stands in the green area of the social housing estate. An inscription plaque commemorates the most prominent resident of the Fuggerei - Franz Mozart. The master bricklayer who died here in 1694 was the great-grandfather of Wolfgang Amadé Mozart.

Hidden in the western woods is a historic monastery with a fascinating past, which, by the way, is considered the oldest existing Cistercian abbey in Germany. You are cordially invited to discover this place, which has been transformed into a thriving oasis by the loving and praying hands of generations of sisters over more than 800 years. Experience the beauty and uniqueness of this special place and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience full of inspiration and tranquility.

In the museum in Wittelsbach Castle, you can learn exciting facts about the history of Friedberg's castle and town. But that's not all: one focus of the museum is the presentation of the internationally important Friedberg clocks. You are welcome to end your visit in the cosy museum café: When the weather is nice, the terrace in the romantic castle garden is open. ⁠ ⁠ Photo © used: Florian Trykowski | CC-BY international 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.de)

Awarded with the German SPIELRAUM Award: The inclusive playground in Oberschönenfeld offers you a lot of play opportunities! Have fun on the stream with barrier-free water play areas, swing in the swing forest, balance & seesaw! There is also a play hill, exercise play area, table tennis, seating and seating areas with tables. The tactile chart and ground indicators make it easy for you to find the one to the elements! There are no restrictions here, every child has the opportunity to let off steam, supported by lots of greenery and shady areas – ideal for hot summer days.

Visit Thierhaupten with its beautiful Klostermühlenmuseum, located near the former Benedictine monastery! You can find four mills under one roof in the mill museum: The Benedictines once operated their sawmill, oil, grain mill and paper mill with the water power of the Friedberger Ach. During your visit to the museum, you will learn all kinds of interesting facts about how these mills work. The well-signposted mill path also starts at the museum, which leads you in the footsteps of the Thierhaupten millers. From May 1st it can be visited again!: Tue, Thu: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wed, Fri, Sun & holidays: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. ⁠ ⁠ I ⁠

From 01 May it will be time again: Please get on board! Join us on an exciting journey through time. Old locomotives from many countries tell their exciting stories in the railway park - one of the largest industrial monuments in Bavaria - as "steel witnesses". Of Empress "Sisi" and her court train, of the legendary Orient Express, of war and peace, of holiday trips to "Bella Italia", of the "Cold War" and secret locomotives. Of the construction of the Berlin Wall and reunification, of the fall of the "Iron Curtain" - and of the happiness of freedom of travel in a united Europe. The journey through time takes you through 18 stations across Europe and its history. You will be immersed in "walk-in stage sets": platform scenes from the respective era make it possible to experience the milestones of European history up close. Egg experience for the whole family!

Make your family outing an experience factor! Playfully explore interesting facts about the flora and fauna of the local forest. On 2 km you can understand nature with all your senses at the knowledge stations. The forest adventure trail of the city of Aichach is located in the charming landscape of the "Aichacher Grubet", which was characterized by early historic iron ore mining. Remains of about 3,500 iron ore mines still impressively illustrate the extraction of iron ore. https://www.aichach.de/Freizeit/Sehensw%c3%bcrdigkeiten/Walderlebnispfad-im-Grubet Photo ©: Florian Trykowski | CC-BY international 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.de)