Why people love visiting historical Swabia
Enjoy the history and other features of Swabia. Well known for its cheese shops, rock climbing and cross-country skiing, this walkable city won't disappoint. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in Swabia
Are you hoping to discover attractions to see while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that Swabia has to offer. Here are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Bayerische Seen Schifffahrt (22.7 mi / 36.5 km)
- Skyline Park (26.3 mi / 42.3 km)
- LEGOLAND® Deutschland (27.7 mi / 44.5 km)
- Golf Augsburg (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
- Königsbrunn Ice Arena (6.6 mi / 10.5 km)
- Sonnenbuech (29.1 mi / 46.9 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Swabia
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Swabia is a great place to get out in nature. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Augsburg Western Woods Nature Park (12.5 mi / 20.1 km)
- Bayerische Seen Schifffahrt (22.7 mi / 36.5 km)
- Ammersee (26.7 mi / 42.9 km)
- Strandbad Pilsensee (26.8 mi / 43.1 km)
- Therme Bad Woerishofen (27.9 mi / 44.8 km)
- Strandbad St. Alban (29.5 mi / 47.5 km)
How to get to and around Swabia
The nearest airport is in Augsburg (AGB), located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Memmingen (FMM-Allgaeu), which is 40.3 mi (64.8 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Augsburg Central Station (AGY), Augsburg Central Station and Augsburg Haunstetterstraße Station are the main stations that serve the city. Utilise the area's public transport and catch a ride on the metro at Innovationspark-LfU Tram Stop or Haunstetten Nord Tram Stop and easily see more of the city.