Self-guided podcast tour: Augsburg football history, 6 stations

Follow a city's rebirth through the eyes of its football fans, one neighborhood at a time

A self-guided podcast tour of Augsburg that traces FC Augsburg's history across six stops over nearly three hours, from the Renaissance Town Hall to the modern stadium. The audio guide, available in English and German, weaves verified facts and local voices into the route, with in-app navigation and an interactive guide for questions about the city's history and surroundings. Minimum age is 13.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Augsburg football heritage

• Visit Renaissance Town Hall balcony
• Stop at legendary local pub
• Gather at central transport hub
• Walk through historic green lung
• See historic former stadium
• Walk coastal path to modern stadium

The experience

How does a city rebuild itself after war, and what role does football play in that story? This tour answers the question by walking you through Augsburg's neighborhoods at your own speed, following a podcast that locals and experts narrate. You start at the historic Renaissance Town Hall, where the city celebrated FC Augsburg's unexpected promotion to the Bundesliga in 2011: a moment that mattered far beyond the pitch. From there, the route moves through a legendary local pub that anchors the football community, then to the central transport hub where fans gather on game days.

The 7.4 km route takes you past the city's historic green space that once served as the traditional walking path to the old stadium, then to that beloved former ground itself, literally built on the ruins of the Second World War. The final stretch follows a picturesque path to the modern arena, letting you trace how the city and its team evolved together. The podcast fills in the details as you walk: the emotional landscape of identity, resilience, and community that football carries in a place that had to rebuild everything. Navigation happens through the app, and you can pause to ask questions about the history and surroundings whenever something catches your attention.

The whole walk takes roughly three hours, though you set the pace. You'll need a moderate level of fitness for the distance, and the route works best with a smartphone to follow the audio and navigation. Public transportation is available nearby if you need it.

What’s included

• Immersive audio guide in podcast style with experts and local voices.
• verified historical facts woven into the narrative.
• precise in-app navigation between all six stations.
• interactive in-app guide for questions about the city's history and surroundings.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

Audio guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Red Thread

Is this one for you?Start at the Town Hall in the city center, where you can reach the first station on foot or by public transport: ideal if you're staying elsewhere in Augsburg or exploring without a rental car. The self-guided format means you walk at your own pace and pause whenever something interests you, so you're not locked into a group schedule or a guide's rhythm.

Top questions

How long does the self-guided tour actually take to walk?

The tour covers 7.4 km across six stations and runs approximately 2.9 hours, but you control the pace. You can linger at any stop or move faster if you prefer.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

The podcast is available in English and German, so you can follow in whichever language suits you.

Do I need to book a specific time to start, or can I begin whenever I want?

This is a self-guided tour, so you start whenever you choose and follow the route at your own pace using the app.

What is the Augsburg Town Hall and why does the tour begin there?

The Augsburg Town Hall is a Renaissance landmark where FC Augsburg celebrated its remarkable promotion to the Bundesliga in 2011: a pivotal moment in the city's modern identity that the tour uses as its entry point into the football story.

Is this tour suitable for someone visiting Augsburg without a car?

Yes. The route is entirely walkable, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them to reach the starting point or return afterward.