Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Swabia, Bavaria
Discover the best top things to do in Swabia, Germany including Kleine Galerie, Reptilienzoo Allgau, St. Anne's Church, Augsburg, St. Georg Dom, Schloss Hohenschwangau, Church of St. Ulrich and St. Afra, Cathedral of St. Maria (Dom St. Maria), Augsburg Town Hall, Schaezlerpalais, Fuggerei.
Restaurants in Swabia
1. Kleine Galerie
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
2. Reptilienzoo Allgau
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By zbirdpix
This was my third visit and I thought I write a review because the place is unique in terms of the diversity of species. The size of the Zoo is 200sqm and there is still enough places to sit down, have a coffee and watch the reptiles to interact with each other. There are other animals, such as amphibians, mammals and a selection of birds. The parrot, Coco is freely hopping on the branches above my head while I am sipping my delicious coffee provided by there for a very reasonable price. The entrance fee is also low, given the value, I get out of a three-hours-visit. I discover new species on each visit! Perhaps because there are so much to see, or some animals happened to be active this time and they are fed in front of my eyes. So if you like animals or you have a family it is the best place in town for entertainment. Strongly recommended!
3. St. Anne's Church, Augsburg
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
The church in which Martin Luther resided during his time in Augsburg.
Reviewed By colink650 - Wool, United Kingdom
We were just passing and popped in out of curiosity. We were delighted with the frescoes in the entry chapel , the light and airy church with curiously slope-roofed side aisle and old paintings of bible scenes
4. St. Georg Dom
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
The most striking feature on this medieval Gothic church is its 300-foot bell tower, which towers over the village.
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
The vaunted German pedantry in maintaining the protocols of the City Council allows us to trace even the date of the decision on the construction of the Church. And okay would this was XX century. No, 17. Oktober 1427. The Church was built quite quickly according to medieval concepts. The choir was completed in 1451. The Foundation 90. towers in 1454. The tower itself was completed in 1490. The magnificent vault was built in 1505. However, the Catholics did not enjoy the beauty for long. Luther nailed his theses to the door of the Church in Wittenberg and the reformation began in Germany and the Church became Protestant by 1525. The Church survived the traditional three evils that threatened German churches: the Reformation, fires, and American bombers. Anabaptists not destroyed all interiors Church, the American bomb engulfed in Church 30 March 1945, but only one. It destroyed the "Steinmeyer" organ installed in 1889. For some reason, it is the organs are unlucky in this Church. A fire on 2 February 1974 destroyed the old 1610 organ. But the altar was preserved. Unfortunately, it is now under restoration and it is difficult to consider it. A mandatory item in the tourist program is a visit to the Church bell tower - Daniel's tower, which offers excellent views of the city and the crater in which the city stands.
5. Schloss Hohenschwangau
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4.5 based on 3,445 reviews
The yellow Gothic castle in which King Ludwig II spend his childhood.
Reviewed By BenGenn - Brisbane, Australia
We stopped here on the way to Schloss Neuschwanstein. An amazing and beautiful castle with a fascinating history, a wonderful place to visit in the area.
6. Church of St. Ulrich and St. Afra
7. Cathedral of St. Maria (Dom St. Maria)
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4.5 based on 311 reviews
This Gothic cathedral was originally constructed in the ninth century and was refurbished in the 14th century.
Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore
This is a pretty big church and is a must visit when in Augsburg. It has lovely Stained glasses as well as altar.
8. Augsburg Town Hall
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4.5 based on 798 reviews
Augsburg's 17th-century city hall, recently restored following severe damage in World War II, is the architectural masterpiece of this ancient Roman city.
Reviewed By 141bettinas - Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany
Sightseeing in Augsburg and naturally we had to check out the famous golden room at the Town Hall of Augsburg (German: Augsburger Rathaus). This building is one of the most significant secular buildings of the Renaissance style north of the Alps. The golden Hall covers an area of 552 square metres (5,940 sq ft) with a ceiling height of 14 metres (46 ft), it is richly adorned with large doorways, magnificent murals and a coffered ceiling. The interior of the Hall (not completed until 1643) was designed by Johann Matthias Kager. Opening hours Monday – Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00 / Ticket price: 2,50 € Unfortunately the machines were you can buy your tickets are out of order. There is a sign stating to go to the tourist information for tickets. Luckily we found the info that we could buy the ticket online which we did. The beautiful chamber covered in wood and gold takes your breath away and is a must see if you are in Augsburg.
9. Schaezlerpalais
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
This palace was once visited by Marie Antoinette and funds are being raised for its restoration.
10. Fuggerei
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4.5 based on 1,317 reviews
The world's oldest social settlement, this estate houses 200 impoverished Catholic tenants.
Reviewed By 549JenB - London, United Kingdom
This is a lovely place to visit for everyone. It's the oldest social housing development in the world dating back to the 16th Century and was the concept of Jakob Fugger. It is still inhabited today and the people lucky enough to be allowed to live there pay 88 cents in rent and must be Catholics and willing to pray for the Fugger family. You can go into a ground floor apartment as it looks today as well as another one which looks like it did 200yrs ago. There is also a museum with lots of information about the Fugger family and a restaurant/cafe.
