Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia

The Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia vividly tells the eventful history of the Jewish community in Augsburg and the Swabia region. With interactive media and audio stations, you can immerse yourself in Jewish culture - from the first settlements in the Middle Ages to the present day. There are special programmes for children so that young visitors can also discover Jewish history in a playful way. The museum sees itself as a historical centre that not only sheds light on the past, but also addresses current social and religious issues.

The permanent exhibition in the Augsburg Synagogue

The centrepiece of the museum is the permanent exhibition, which is housed in one of Augsburg's most impressive buildings: the Augsburg Synagogue in Halderstraße. The synagogue is still actively used by the Jewish community today. The detailed tracery windows, the artistic iconographic decorations and the magnificent green and gold mosaic ceiling are particularly fascinating. They make the building one of the most beautiful Jewish places of worship in Germany.

Relax in the Landauer reading café

You can take a break in the cosy Landauer reading café right in the museum. It is a wonderful place to relax with a cup of coffee or tea and kosher specialities. There is also a selection of newspapers, magazines and museum publications to browse through. If you want to deepen your knowledge, you will find what you are looking for in the museum shop - here you will find a large selection of literature on Jewish history and culture.

Experience the museum's varied programme

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum regularly organises events such as concerts, lectures and art exhibitions. A special venue for these events is the museum's second location: the former Augsburg Synagogue Kriegshaber in Ulmer Straße. This location is easily accessible by train - it is best to get off at Augsburg-Oberhausen station.

All important information about opening times, guided tours and events can be found directly on the museum's website. By the way: admission is free.

Culinary recommendations in Augsburg

After your visit to the museum, you can treat yourself to some culinary delights in Augsburg. Just 20 metres from the former Kriegshaber Synagogue is the Mediterranean restaurant Elixirion/Unterbaarer Hof, which delights with fresh specialities from the Mediterranean region - especially Greek cuisine. If you need a bite to eat after visiting the synagogue in Halderstraße, the Riegele inn is a good choice. Located right next to the main railway station, it serves home-style cooking at fair prices - either in the beer garden under old trees or in the cosy restaurant.

Directions to the Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia

City centre location: Travel comfortably by train to Augsburg main station. From there, you can reach the Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia in just five minutes on foot. Leave the station at the main entrance and turn right into Halderstraße. After about 400 metres, the synagogue is on the left-hand side.

Location of the former Kriegshaber synagogue: To visit the former Kriegshaber synagogue, take the train to Augsburg-Oberhausen. From the west exit of the station, follow Ulmer Straße for about 1.5 kilometres until you reach the synagogue on the right-hand side.