Augsburg Town Hall

The basics

Admission to the ground floor is free, but there’s a small fee to enter the Golden Hall. You pay when you arrive, and there’s no need to book tickets in advance. Many sightseeing tours of Augsburg include a stop at the town hall, and visiting with a guide gives you the lowdown on the building’s Renaissance and baroque architecture, as well as history that touches on World War II.

Things to know before you go

• Aim for a short visit of between 30 minutes and an hour.

• There’s a small admission fee for the Golden Hall, with discounts for students. Children 6 and under may enter for free.

• Augsburg Town Hall is wheelchair accessible, with the Golden Hall reached via an elevator to the second floor.

• A wheelchair-accessible restroom is on the second floor.

• There are nearby parking options in Augsburg city center.

How to get there

The town hall is in central Augsburg, about a 15-minute walk from the main train station (Augsburg Hauptbahnhof), or a short tram ride to the Rathausplatz stop. If you’re driving, follow the B300 Friedberger Strasse to the city center. There are plenty of paid parking spaces in the streets nearby, as well as parking lots.

When to get there

Augsburg Town Hall is usually open to visitors every day, from mid-morning until early evening. Note that the hall is occasionally used for official ceremonies and events. When these are held, certain rooms such as the Prince’s Rooms (Fürstenzimmer) and the Golden Hall are closed.

Beyond the Golden Hall

While the Golden Hall is the highlight, don’t miss out on other sites here. The elaborate furnishings in the four different Prince’s Rooms are worth a quick look, though be aware that they’re still being restored after wartime damage. Venture down to the basement to find Augsburg’s archives, which are home to manuscripts, maps, and old photographs of the city, for an interesting snapshot of local history.