Having never been to Augsburg previously but having heard a lot about Augsburg and particularly the Fuggerei I had high expectations. I set off on foot as check out time was noon.

Stopped for breakfast at the local market.

I

8 Euros to explore the Fuggerei. The place is fascinating.

The Fuggerei was flattened by British bombing towards the end of the Second World War. Augsburg was a major centre for manufacturing weapons including fighter planes, and therefore a prime target. The Fuggerei was rebuilt.

On the way back to the hotel I discovered that the river is channelled through the city next to roads and houses.

I also walked along a street with loads of school children playing in the road. I asked the policeman what was happening. The police had blocked the street in preparation for a demonstration. An enterprising sports teacher used the moment to get the children out for a bit of fun.

After checking out I went back to the Augsburg Altstadt

Augsburg exceeded expectations, beautiful city, but substantially rebuilt after the war.

Change at München

What is interesting is that the German regional train runs from München to Salzburg, requiring cross border cooperation. This happens quite frequently on this trip.