Augsburg UNESCO Water Management System Tour
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€14
Augsburg
Bayern
1-6
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Discover Augsburg's Historic Water Management System
  • • Enjoy A 2-Hour Guided Tour Through Augsburg's Lechviertel
  • • Visit Central Europe's Oldest Water Tower at The Waterworks
or

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Embark on a captivating journey through history with a tour of the Augsburg Water Management System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This extraordinary experience allows explorers to discover the ingenious water management techniques that date back to the late Middle Ages. With a stunning array of fountains and canals that speak to Augsburg's rich heritage, this tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

The two-hour guided tour begins in the bustling town hall square, known as Rathausplatz. From there, the adventure continues through the charming Lechviertel, where you can admire four beautiful Lech canals flowing gracefully through the district. A highlight of the tour is the beautiful waterworks at the Red Gate, home to one of Central Europe's oldest water towers. As you stroll along, an optional audio guide enhances the experience, bringing fascinating stories and insights to life through your smartphone and headphones.

This tour is not just an unforgettable experience; it also makes for a thoughtful gift. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply showing appreciation, sharing the wonder of Augsburg's water management history is a unique way to create lasting memories with loved ones. Dive into this rich heritage and uncover the stories that shaped this remarkable city!

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Experience Overview:

Unesco World Heritage The Augsburg Water Management System Tour

Augsburg's water industry left many monuments from the late Middle Ages to 1972 - 22 objects are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Augsburg Water Management System". Four Lech canals flow through the Lechviertel. Three monumental fountains adorn the city centre.
Optional and free of charge: Sound amplifier system elysium®. Own smartphone with headphones and internet connection - that's all you need.

Meeting Point

Tourist-Information Augsburg

Rathausplatz 1, 86150 Augsburg, Germany

What's included:

  • Optional: free audio guide - You need: smartphone, internet connection and headphones

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Rathausplatz

Rathausplatz, Augsburg, 86150, Bavaria

The tour leads from the town hall square through the Lech district to the romantic waterworks at the Red Gate: one of the three water towers there is the oldest water tower in Central Europe (no inside visit).

30 minutes

Lechviertel

Maximilianstrasse, Augsburg, 86150, Bavaria

Four Lech canals flow through the Lechviertel.

30 minutes

Wasserwerk am Roten Tor

Am Roten Tor 1, 86150 Augsburg, Germany

One of the three water towers there is the oldest water tower in Central Europe (no inside visit).

30 minutes

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

Organized by

Regio Augsburg Tourismus GmbH

Product SKU: DE-26607-0002
Google Business Profile: Regio Augsburg Tourismus GmbH

Augsburg Water Management System Tour

Augsburg
Bayern
1-6
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Discover Augsburg's Historic Water Management System
  • • Enjoy A 2-Hour Guided Tour Through Augsburg's Lechviertel
  • • Visit Central Europe's Oldest Water Tower at The Waterworks
or

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