Landsberg am Lech Old Town
Landsberg am Lech
A walled old town on the Lech River with a late Gothic Bavarian Gate, a town hall designed by Zimmermann and stepped weirs along the river.
Landsberg lies on the east bank of the Lech River. It was founded by Henry the Lion, and historically it was the place where the salt road crossed the river. Salt tolls were collected from 1320, which built up the town's wealth. It is the southern stretch of the Romantic Road. The main square is wedged between the riverbank and steep slopes, with the Schmalzturm, colourful merchant houses, and the old town hall with its stucco façade designed by Dominikus Zimmermann (completed around 1720). Nearby is the 1783 Marian fountain, and the Parish Church of the Assumption is close by. Part of the old town climbs the slope, enclosed by walls. The Bavarian Gate at the eastern end, built in 1425, is one of the largest late Gothic city gates in southern Germany, and it is about a 10-minute uphill walk from the main square. The stepped Lech weirs along the river are a popular photo spot. The old town is open free of charge all year. It suits a stop of around 2 hours between Augsburg and Füssen, and trains from Augsburg via Kaufering can bring you here.
Opening hours
Old Town open all day
Nearby sights
- Augsburg Zoo
- Hochablass & Eiskanal
- Augsburg Botanical Garden
- Red Gate & Water Towers
- Augsburger Puppenkiste
- Basilica of SS. Ulrich and Afra
- Schaezlerpalais
- State Textile and Industry Museum (tim)