Essentials
- City
- Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
- Population
- Approximately 300,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 100 Mbps (VDSL/Fiber widely available)
- Currency & Banking
- Euro (€); 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: Stadtsparkasse Augsburg, VR-Bank.
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality (sourced from deep groundwater)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Telekom, Vodafone, O2, and prepaid options like Aldi Talk (approx. €15 for 10GB)
- Banking for Expats
- N26, Revolut, and Deutsche Bank for traditional accounts
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, WG-Gesucht (for shared rooms), and Wunderflats for furnished monthly stays
- Cashless Friendly
- Improving, but many small cafes and 'Imbiss' stands still require cash (Girocard is king)
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb (approx. €1,200/mo), City-Apartments Augsburg
- Budget Accommodation
- Übernacht (approx. €45/night), City Hostel Augsburg (approx. €30/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Altstadt (Old Town) near the Maximilianstraße for history and proximity to sights
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Textilviertel (modern lofts, walkable) or Hochzoll (near the lake and train station)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Yard Coworking (Kesselhaus, Riedingerstraße 26n) - approx. €200/mo
- Best Cafe for Work
- Café Pustet (inside the bookstore, Karolinenstraße 12)
- Networking Events
- Start-up Region Augsburg meetups and 'Digitaler Stammtisch' events
- Social Events for Expats
- InterNations Augsburg and 'Neu in Augsburg' Facebook groups
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- FreeNow (Uber is available but mostly operates via local taxi partners)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Nextbike (swawa-Rad), Tier, and Voi scooters
- Best Beach Nearby
- Kuhsee (city lake) or Ammersee (approx. 40 mins by car/train)
- Top Regional Airline
- Lufthansa (operating via Munich Airport MUC)
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways (all via MUC)
- Highway Access
- Direct access to A8 (Munich - Stuttgart) and B17/B2
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Augsburg Hauptbahnhof (Hbf)
- Public Transport Passes
- Deutschlandticket (€49/mo) covers all local and regional transport
- Regional Travel
- Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) ICE trains to Munich (30-45 mins)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Universitätsklinikum Augsburg (Stenglinstraße 2)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Loft Augsburg (Milchberg 13), Titania Neusäß (thermal baths nearby)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- McFit (approx. €25/mo), Fit/One, and Kieser Training
- Laundry Services
- Eco-Express Waschsalon (Jakobine-Lauber-Straße 3)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Lieferando, Wolt
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Augsburger Zwetschgendatschi (Plum cake) and Spätzle
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Kichererbse (Moritzplatz), Mom's Table (vegan organic)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Café Dichtl (Maximilianstraße), Eiscafé Tutti Frutti
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Stadtmarkt Augsburg (Fuggerstraße 1) - fresh local produce
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.de, Zalando, Otto
- Grocery Delivery
- Rewe Lieferservice, Flink
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Maximilianstraße (high end) and Ludwigstraße (student/alternative bars)
- Local Brewery
- Riegele WirtsHaus (Sebastian-Priener-Straße 9)
- Wine Bars
- Die Tafeldecker (in the Fuggerei), Weinhandlung Bayerl
- Street Food Stalls
- Viktualienmarkt section of the Stadtmarkt
- Popular International Cuisine
- L'Osteria (Italian), Sangam (Indian)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- The Fuggerei (world's oldest social housing), Augsburg Cathedral
- Museums & Art Venues
- Pinakothek in the Glaspalast, Schaezlerpalais
- Historical Sites
- Augsburg Town Hall (Goldener Saal), Water Management System (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Religious Sites
- St. Anne's Church (Lutheran), Basilica of SS. Ulrich and Afra
- Annual Events
- Augsburger Plärrer (Bavaria's third largest folk festival), Christkindlesmarkt
- Cultural Districts
- Das Gaswerk (creative hub in Oberhausen)
- Theater Venues
- Staatstheater Augsburg, Augsburger Puppenkiste (famed marionette theater)
- Local Markets
- Stadtmarkt (Daily), Plärrer (Bi-annual)
- Music Scene
- Kantine (concerts), Parktheater im Kurhaus Göggingen
- Street Art
- Grandhotel Cosmopolis area (creative and social project murals)
- Cooking Classes
- Kochschule im Zeughaus
- Art Galleries
- Galerie am Graben, H2 - Center for Contemporary Art
- Historic Buildings
- Perlachturm, Fugger Häuser
- Local Heritage
- The Zirbelnuss (pine nut) symbol of the city dating back to Roman times
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Siebentischwald (City forest), Western Forests (Westliche Wälder)
- National Parks Nearby
- Bayerischer Wald National Park (approx. 2 hours away)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Lech River paths leading south to the Alps
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Top of the Perlachturm (seasonal views of the Alps)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Augsburg Railway Park and the Lech reservoirs
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated areas along the Wertach river (check seasonal fire bans)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- DHL, Hermes, DPD, UPS
- Tech Repair Services
- Com-Rep (Frauentorstraße), Apple Service Providers
- Table Tennis Spots
- Wittelsbacher Park (outdoor tables)
- Language Classes
- Volkshochschule (vhs) Augsburg, ADK Augsburg
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Staats- und Stadtbibliothek Augsburg, University Library
- Community Centers
- Kulturhaus Abraxas
- Gaming Lounges
- Binary E-sports Bar
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Spielbank Feuchtwangen (nearest major casino)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €5,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² ≈ €208,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,100 per m² (e.g., 40 m² ≈ €164,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,900 per m² (e.g., 60 m² ≈ €294,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €3,900 per m² (e.g., 60 m² ≈ €234,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,700 per m² (e.g., 80 m² ≈ €376,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €3,700 per m² (e.g., 80 m² ≈ €296,000)
- Corporate Tax
- Approx. 30% (including Trade Tax and Solidarity Surcharge)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 25% (plus solidarity surcharge)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 45% (reaches at approx. €277,826 income)
- VAT
- 19% standard, 7% reduced (groceries, books)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, strict German AStG rules apply
- Property Tax
- Based on local assessment rates (Grundsteuer)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 3.5% in Bavaria (the lowest rate in Germany)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; standard self-employment taxes apply