Fuggerei, founded in 1521 by Jakob Fugger, is the oldest social housing complex in
the world that continues to operate today. Located in the heart of Augsburg, this
walled community offers a rare look into centuries-old philanthropic housing
traditions that still serve residents in need.
The complex consists of small, beautifully preserved homes, charming streets, a
church, and a museum. Visitors can walk through its peaceful alleys, learn about its
history of charitable support, and observe how life in Fuggerei has remained
authentic through the centuries.
- 📜 Visit the Fuggerei Museum to learn about its 500-year 🏠 history 🕰️
- 🚶 Walk through the historic residential 🏘️ lanes 👟
- 🛡️ See the original World War II bunker 🧨 exhibition 🧱
- ⛪ Explore the small church at the center 📍 of the complex ⛪
- 🚋 From Augsburg Hauptbahnhof: 10 minutes by tram 🚆 to the site 🏁
- 👟 By Tram: Take Line 1 to Jakobertor, then walk 🚶 5 minutes 📍
- 🚗 By Car: Public parking 🅿️ available nearby 🏙️
- 🤫 Respect the privacy of current residents 🏘️ at all times 🏠
- ⏳ Plan at least 1 hour to explore 🗺️ the entire complex 🕰️
- 🎫 Buy the combo ticket if visiting multiple 🏛️ Augsburg museums 🎟️
- 📸 Photography allowed in outdoor 🌳 areas only 🤳
- 🕚 11:00 AM – Enter Fuggerei and explore the main 🛣️ streets 🚶
- 🕚 11:30 AM – Visit the museum and WWII 🛡️ bunker 🧱
- 🕛 12:00 PM – Walk through residential lanes and the church ⛪ inside 🏠
- 🕛 12:20 PM – Continue to Augsburg Town Hall 🏛️ or nearby cafés ☕
