Augsburg Off The Beaten Path

Where?

On the Halderstrasse - look out for the Synagogue

What?

Jewish Culture Museum was established in 1985 as a record of the history and culture of the Jews in the region, Germany and Central Europe in general since the Middle Ages.

The museum features artifacts, more than a few multimedia stations, extensive photography, as well as activities for any kids in tow, including an introduction to Hebrew writing

Practicalities

Closed on Saturdays

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Walking along Bahnhofstraße from or towards the station, have a look at the facades here and there. The late 19th and early 20th century buildings have some surprises in stall which the usual passer-by overlooks.

Senkelbach is one of the canals of Augsburg; my host-family lived in a street near it. The other canals are the Lech and the Wertach.
This canal system was very important for the economic development of Augsburg in the past ages.

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Augsburg is a green city! Not only is the centre full of trees and parks, but just outside Augsburg you can enjoy beautiful walks across open fields, with trees and grass that let you forget the chaos of the city (even if Augsburg isn't chaotic at all). A really nice surprise!

The stage door of the Augsburg Theater is around on the west side of the building, towards the back.

Bertolt Brecht's first wife (the first one he was officially married to) was an opera singer named Marianne Zoff, who often performed in Augsburg. Brecht met her by going around to her dressing room after a performance and introducing himself.

They were married in 1922 and divorced in 1927.

The Synagogue was built during the First World War, from 1914 to 1917. In addition to being a house of worship, it also houses the Museum of Jewish Culture.

Opening hours are Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Address: Halderstraße 6-8

This Music University was formerly called the "Leopold Mozart Conservatory." It was founded in 1873 as the Augsburg Music School and belonged to the city for many years, before being taken over by the state of Bavaria and raised to the status of a university.

Address: Maximiliamstraße 59

This cathedral consists of two very different-looking parts. The photo shows part of the high white Baroque east wing, but when I approached it from the other side I didn't even think it was the same building, since the west wing is lower and made out of bricks.

In the square in front of the cathedral some remains of buildings from Roman times are on display.