Augsburg Town Hall & Golden Hall
Augsburger Rathaus, Goldener Saal
One of Germany's most important Renaissance secular buildings, its Golden Hall is dazzlingly gilded and has become a symbol of the city.
The Town Hall was built between 1615 and 1624 by architect Elias Holl. The double-headed eagle on its facade symbolizes Augsburg's status as an Imperial Free City. On the third floor, the Golden Hall is about 33 meters long and 14 meters high, with a gilded coffered ceiling and murals that are breathtaking. It was destroyed in WWII and later restored to its original appearance. Entry costs about €2.50, though it is sometimes closed temporarily for events. The Town Hall Square in front is the heart of the old town, and it hosts a Christmas market in winter.
Opening hours
Golden Hall 10:00–18:00 (closed on event days)
Nearby sights
- Perlachturm
- Augustus Fountain
- Brecht House
- Maximilian Museum
- Lechviertel
- Fugger Houses
- Roman Museum Augsburg
- Maximilianstraße