Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Augsburg

Augsburg is a city in Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 259,196 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 60 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 parks. The must-see places are Augsburg Cathedral (1 km), Perlachturm (1 km) and Barfüßerkirche (1 km).

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Augsburg, Bavaria
Augsburg, Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Augsburg at a glance

Location
Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 259,196
Coordinates
48.3715° N, 10.8985° E
Places within 50 km
155 (155 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Augsburg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Augsburg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Augsburg

117 churches within 100 km of Augsburg. The closest is Augsburg Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Augsburg

115 forts & heritage within 100 km of Augsburg. The closest is Perlachturm (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Augsburg

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Augsburg. The closest is Botanical Garden Augsburg (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Augsburg

14 parks within 100 km of Augsburg. The closest is Hofgarten (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Augsburg

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Augsburg. The closest is Stempflesee (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Augsburg

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Augsburg. The closest is Schuttberg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Augsburg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Augsburg
  2. 1 km Augsburg Cathedral · church, Swabia
  3. 1 km Hofgarten · park, Swabia
  4. 1 km Perlachturm · heritage site, Swabia
  5. 1 km Barfüßerkirche · church, Swabia
  6. 1 km Fuggerei · mosque or dargah, Swabia
  7. 1 km Back to Augsburg

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    Within 15 km of Augsburg

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Augsburg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches60117Augsburg Cathedral (1 km)
    Forts & heritage66115Perlachturm (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1124Botanical Garden Augsburg (3 km)
    Parks414Hofgarten (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Stempflesee (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Schuttberg (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Fuggerei (1 km)
    Museums24Deutsche Barockgalerie (1 km)
    Other attractions23Kloster Thierhaupten (26 km)
    Caves01Hexenküche (66 km)

    Augsburg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Augsburg?

    Augsburg Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Perlachturm (heritage site, about 1 km), Barfüßerkirche (church, about 1 km), Hofgarten (park, about 1 km), Fuggerei (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Moritzkirche (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Augsburg?

    155 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Augsburg?

    Augsburg Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Barfüßerkirche (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Augsburg?

    Perlachturm, about 1 km by road; Vogeltor (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Augsburg?

    Botanical Garden Augsburg, about 3 km by road; Firnhaberauheide (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Augsburg?

    Start in Augsburg, visit Augsburg Cathedral, then Hofgarten, then Perlachturm, then Barfüßerkirche, then Fuggerei, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Augsburg?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Augsburg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Augsburg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Augsburg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.