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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Augsburg

9 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Augsburg, Germany

Updated October 11, 2021
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Fuggerei’s Jakobsplatz

Augsburg, Germany

Fuggerei

In this truly magical place, rent hasn't been raised since the year 1520.
Augsburger Puppenkiste Museum

Augsburg, Germany

Augsburger Puppenkiste

This famed marionette theater and museum is bursting with imaginative string puppets.
Himmelsweiher (Sky Ponds)

Augsburg, Germany

Himmelsweiher (Sky Ponds)

In the city forest of Augsburg are oval, artificial ponds formed from a World War II bombing campaign.
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Aquädukt am Roten Tor (Aqueduct at the Red Gate)

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Aquädukt am Roten Tor (Aqueduct at the Red Gate)

What appears to be an ordinary bridge is actually a rare aqueduct.
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The Vogeltor

According to legend a man pooped out the window of this tower to prove that it was straight.
The fountain at solstice.

Augsburg, Germany

Schaezler Fountain

This fountain tucked away in a park is the focal point of the only "Green Basilica" in Germany.
Remains of the bunker area.

Augsburg, Germany

Schießplatzheide (Firing Range Heath)

Deep in the forest next to Augsburg are abandoned bunkers and bullet traps from the region's military past.
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