Augsburg

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Venerable Augsburg was settled in 15BC; along with remnants of the ancient city wall, you can see numerous antiquities in the Römisches Museum. But even more than its status as one of the few Roman settlements in Germany, Augsburg’s glory comes from its days as a center of trade and finance which determined its current appearance. From the Gothic Catholic cathedral via the enormous Renaissance Rathaus to the Rococo palaces of the city’s more prosperous citizens, Augsburg’s self-confidence is etched in stone.

Starting at Rathausplatz, the site of a lively Christmas market, many of the city’s must-see sites can be viewed on a stroll up Maximilianstrasse. But do venture further afield to discover the Fuggerei, a “city-within-a-city” dating back to the 16th century, a progressive welfare project which continues its good deeds to this day. Afterwards, visit the house of writer Bertolt Brecht, chronicler of the doomed Weimar Republic.

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Review by Tina H, October 2012
Doing what: Romantic Germany: 7-Day Tour from Frankfurt to Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle and Heidelberg

Our tour guide had excellent knowledge of the history of Germany and took us to extra places that were fantastic and very welcomed.
Our driver was excellent and worked very well together, they were always collaborating on how to make the tour better. We could not have asked for a better tour and look forward to using your company again,

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Review by Tang Huat L, October 2012
Doing what: 4-Day Tour from Frankfurt to Munich: Romantic Road, Rothenburg, Augsburg, Neuschwanstein Castle

Hotels were good. Tour office at Frankfurt and one bus driver were less friendly. Another driver did not speak English and lazy, as a result we missed a bus station in Augsburg my wife and I had to walk a long distance to the Intercity Hotel at Central train station. On the next day departing Augsburg, bus was late 45 minutes I called Frankfurt tour office and bus driver was not happy that I called the office. Overall tour expenience was good. We are planning Canada Rockies and Alaska Cruise next year, do you have any proposals? Thanks.

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Review by helenbecksmith, September 2012
Doing what: Three Day Munich to Frankfurt - Romantic Road, Heidelberg, Rothenburg

Everything was wonderful except the bus ride. You should tell people that it is the local bus and you are going to do a lot of pickups.

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Practical Info

Augsburg is little more than half an hour away from Munich by train, making it the perfect day trip destination. It is also an important stop on the “Romantic Road” which links many of southern Germany’s most interesting historic sites.

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