In addition to folklore sections and permanent exhibitions, you can see paintings by the famous North German painter Otto Modersohn (1865-1943) and his painter friends. Spitz Tower The “Spitz Tower” (height 36.5 m) was built in the 13th century as a watch and guard tower. It also served as a prison for “drunkards” and “quarrelsome women”. Today, spectacular guided tours take place inside. Kittsteintor The view of the collegiate church and castle from the Kittsteintor is one of the most famous views of the city. All the flood marks since 1595 are engraved on the north side.
Highlights along the Romantic Road
Museum of the Lachner Brothers
Museum of the Lachner Brothers (Gebrüder-Lachner-Museum) In the 19th century, the brothers Franz, Ignaz and Vinzenz Lachner were amongst the…
Wine museum
The Julius-Echter ceiling in the wine museum in Burg Brattenstein Castle has been restored to its original 16th century colours…
Maximilian Museum
Maximilian Museum with collection on the cultural and municipal history of Augsburg; local works of art in gold and silver.
The Museum of the Bavarian Kings
At the foot of the royal castles, the museum provides an insight into the history of the Wittelsbach dynasty from…
Museum ‘Schlösschen’ in the Court Garden
‘Schlösschen im Hofgarten’ – Museum of fine art Not far from the historic old town, in a magnificent park, stands…