City break in Augsburg. Active leisure ideas for Augsburg - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Numerous shops, clubs and sports centers, which can be found in any part of the city, will help you to diversify excursions and visits to museums and other historic sites. The tourists, who make a vacation with children, are recommended to make a visit to Augsburg Zoo, where they will be able to see various species of animals, including huge alligators. Next to the zoo you will find cozy outdoor cafes and several playgrounds, so this part of the city is a wonderful way to spend a whole day. An excursion to Perlach Tower remains one of the most favorite pastimes for tourists. The top of the tower is equipped with a large observation deck. From this point the city is visible at a glance. One can endlessly admire this beautiful panorama.

Shopping fans will surely consider Annastrasse street the most exciting destination in the city. The street is home to numerous shopping centers, trading pavilions and boutiques. Several major shopping centers can be found on Fischer Strasse Street. The remote areas of Augsburg are surely also full of attractive shops and boutiques. If your aim is to purchase memorable gifts and souvenirs, the best stores of this kind are located on Maximilianstraße Street. A walk along this street will become a true pleasure because of numerous old buildings. Citygalerie, which is located in the southern part of the city, is one of the most popular shopping complexes in Augsburg. In the halls of local pavilions customers are welcome to purchase the clothes by the world's leading brands, perfumes, and interesting souvenirs.

The city will be liked by sports fans as well. The Augsburg’s hockey and football clubs have many fans in different countries of the world. In 2009 took place the opening of a modern football stadium named "Impulse". The games of the ice hockey team are held at the stadium named after Kurt Frenzel. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The city will surely not disappoint the fans of nightlife. For many years Ibiza House @ Night has remained the most popular club of Augsburg. The club often hosts various activities, starting from traditional and original theme parties to enchanting presentations and performances of popular music groups. Well-chosen music program, nice interior and widest selection of drinks at the bar will delight simply every clubber. Bars of the city can become an excellent alternative to night clubs. They also accept guests until late in the evening. In them you can enjoy best varieties of German beer, see the broadcasts of major sporting events or just enjoy an evening in a cozy atmosphere.

The Augsburg Botanical Garden is one of the must-see attractions of this old Bavarian town. This is the best place for a quiet and romantic walk with your beloved one. The Botanical Garden of Augsburg covers an area of ​​about 10 hectares and is considered a municipal property. Here your mind and eyes will be captured by a rich variety of flora: 1200 species and types of various wild herbs and ferns; more than one million bulbous plants; 280 species and varieties of roses. You can also organize a romantic picnic under one of the 450 different species and kinds of trees and shrubs. 1200 species and varieties of tropical and subtropical plants in greenhouses, including cacti, spurge, and succulents. The Botanical Garden can be found on the eastern outskirts of Augsburg, next to the Augsburg Zoo and is opened daily all year round. What do you think about free excursions around the glorious Augsburg? Yes, that is possible here as well. An interesting walking tour organized by university students will show this ancient city from a different angle. Visit popular attractions, as well as lesser-known areas that only locals know. Students ask for a small reward for a two-hour tour. Booking is not required. Just come to the Rathausplatz at 11 every day from April 1 to October 31. Strongly recommended!