Augsburg
48°22′ N 10°54′ ECityPop. 301,786Bavaria
Augsburg suits families who want one market built around a show, the Engelesspiel, from 23 November to 24 December 2026; outside the Advent weekend evenings the square is a straightforward city market.
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Who should base here
Augsburg works as a base for a family who want one central market with an angel show in the town hall windows. The zoo adds a lit trail in the evenings, and Munich is close by rail for a day trip.
Things to do in Augsburg
Take the train from Augsburg
- Augsburg to Munichfastest 26 min, published by Deutsche Bahn (checked Oct 10, 2026) · timetable
The Christkindlesmarkt fills the Rathausplatz from the evening of 23 November to 14:00 on 24 December 2026. Come on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday in Advent for the Engelesspiel at 18:00, when 23 angels appear in the windows of the town hall. Christmas Garden at Augsburg Zoo adds a timed-entry light trail in the evenings, with family days at €39.90 for up to four people.
Quick answers about Augsburg
What is the Engelesspiel in Augsburg?
The Engelesspiel is a short performance in which 23 angels appear in the windows of Augsburg's town hall at 18:00 on Advent Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. A former tourism director, Fritz Kleiber, devised it in 1977.
Is Augsburg a good place to stay?
Augsburg works as a base for a family who want one central market with an angel show in the town hall windows. The zoo adds a lit trail in the evenings, and Munich is close by rail for a day trip.
