Fuggerei
Augsburg, Germany
The Fuggerei is an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria that serves as a public housing neighborhood, hospital, and cultural heritage ensemble. Established in 1521 and named after Jakob Fugger, this site is one of the 134 sights listed for Germany on this website and is the 54th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Augsburg is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 23 °C. The wettest month is July, which has about 110 mm of rain. For those traveling from Berlin, the site is 493 km away. The nearest airport is Memmingen Allgau Airport, located 65 km from the Fuggerei. Visitors can also combine a trip here with a visit to Landsberg Prison, which is about 35 km away.
Admission to the Fuggerei requires a fee, and the site is wheelchair accessible. Opening hours are from 08:00 to 20:00 between April and September, and from 09:00 to 18:00 between October and March.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 110 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 51 | 45 | 58 | 58 | 95 | 96 | 110 | 97 | 77 | 64 | 61 | 66 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
