Understand
[edit]Friedberg was established in 1264 by Duke Ludwig II and Konradin of the Hohenstaufen dynasty to secure the border and collect tolls at the Lech River crossing, often clashing with neighboring Augsburg. Despite being razed in 1396 and suffering during the Thirty Years’ War, the town flourished as a hub for artisans, particularly clockmakers, in the 17th and 18th centuries. The town’s economy historically benefited from its proximity to Augsburg, and today it remains a lively community with a strong sense of Bavarian tradition. Archaeological finds trace settlements back to Roman times, adding depth to its historical appeal.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]Friedberg lies on the Paartalbahn line (Augsburg–Ingolstadt), with regular regional trains connecting to Augsburg (10 min) and Ingolstadt (45 min).
- 1 Friedberg station (Bahnhof Friedberg), Bahnhofstr. 28, ☏ +49 30 586020930.
By car
[edit]Friedberg is easily accessible via the A8 motorway and the B300 road. It’s a 10-min drive from Augsburg and about 45 min from Munich.
By plane
[edit]Friedberg is most easily reached via train from Munich Airport (MUC IATA). Other major airports within close proximity are Stuttgart (STR IATA), Nuremberg (NUE IATA) and Frankfurt, all are also connected by train and can easily be reached by car. If you fancy low-cost airlines, Memmingen Airport (FMM IATA) has a good selection of destinations served by Ryanair and Wizzair. FMM can be reached in less than an hour by car, 1.5-2/5 hours by public transportation.
By tram
[edit]Friedberg is reachable from Augsburg by the Augsburg tram line 6. To reach the city of Friedberg, you will need to catch a bus from Friedberg West P+R or do a 20 min walk.
- 2 Friedberg West P+R, Augsburger Straße.
Get around
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Friedberg is compact and walkable, with most attractions in the town center. The Augsburg Transport Network (AVV) operates local buses, and bike rentals are available for exploring the surrounding countryside.
See
[edit]- 1 Museum im Wittelsbacher Schloss, ☏ +49 821 6002684.
- 2 Wallfahrtskirche Herrgottsruh, Herrgottsruhstraße, ☏ +49 821 601 511. A breathtaking Bavarian rococo church built between 1731 and 1753, renowned for its ornate interior and spiritual significance.
- 3 Pallotti-Kirche, ☏ +49 821 600 52 99.
- 4 Rathaus, ☏ +49 821 600 20. A Renaissance gem built around 1680 by a student of Elias Holl, featuring a stunning coffered ceiling in the council chamber and a historic granary.
- 5 St. Stefan church (Kirche St. Stefan), Stefanstr. 22, ☏ +49 821 588 680.
- 6 Memorial for war victims (Mahnmal für Kriegsopfer), Bahnhofstraße 251.
- 7 St. Jakobus church (Stadtpfarrkirche St. Jakobus), St.-Jakobs-Platz, ☏ +49 821 588 680.
- 8 Stadtmauer Friedberg, Stadtmauer 34. The remains of Friedberg's medieval city wall, built from 1409, offer a historic walk through the old town.
Do
[edit]- 1 Friedberger Baggersee, Seestraße 17. A popular lake offering water skiing, wakeboarding, beach volleyball, and a sandy beach with kiosks and changing facilities.
Buy
[edit]Visit the Marienplatz for local shops selling Bavarian crafts, pottery, and Friedberg’s famous clocks. The Sonnwend-Töpfermarkt in June is ideal for unique pottery souvenirs.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Gasthaus Sankt Afra, Afrastraße 144, ☏ +49 821 608 91 50. A charming restaurant with a beer garden serving regional Bavarian dishes like Schweinshaxe and Käsespätzle, located next to the historic St. Afra church.
- 2 Restaurant Gambrinuskeller, ☏ +49 821 605 566.
- 3 Restaurant El Greco, Bauernbräustraße 50, ☏ +49 821 607 792.
- 4 Landgasthof Lindermayr, St.-Stefan-Straße 53, ☏ +49 821 783 412.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]Go next
[edit]- Augsburg (6 km west): Explore the historic Fuggerei, Augsburg Cathedral, and the vibrant Augsburger Plärrer festival.
- Munich (45 min by train): Visit the Bavarian capital for museums, Oktoberfest, and Marienplatz.
- Aichach (15 km northeast): A quaint town with Wittelsbach heritage and the historic Wittelsbach Castle ruins.
| Routes through Friedberg |
| Augsburg ← | Würzburg  Füssen
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→ Halblech |