Children can indulge their imaginations in this lego-inspired theme park. Become an explorer or a knight, or construct your own creations at this colorful, fun-filled facility in southern Germany. Legoland has all the roller coasters and rides of an amusement park, but with a touch of creativity. It's an interactive experience for the whole family in a life-sized world of make-believe. Embark on and explore exhilarating rides and attractions such as Knight's Kingdom, Adventure Land, Pirate Land, Lego City, Little Asia and Miniland among others.
Home to over 3100 plant species, the Botanical Garden of Augsburg is a haven for lovers of natural beauty. Made up of beautifully designed individual gardens and greenhouses, the Botanical Garden is a cultural destination as much as it is a place that celebrates nature. Stretching over a surface area of 10 hectares (24.7 acres), the flora here includes ferns, grasses, wild herbs and a wide range of perennials. The park has over one million onion plants and different kinds of roses.
With roots stretching as far back as the 10th century, the Basilika of St.Ulrich and Afra is one of the oldest Gothic churches in the city of Augsburg. It serves as a popular religious site for pilgrimages. The notable elements of the church include the Renaissance style interiors that beautifully blends with the Gothic theme that it boasts of. The easily recognizable red-roof structure with white flashes and the onion dome makes it easily distinguishable to locals and tourists alike.
Though stained glass windows may seem like just another feature of a Gothic church, at the Augsburger Dom they hold a special significance. The cathedral is renowned for having the oldest windows of this kind. This Gothic structure is a delight to the eye and gives you the perfect setting to pray.
While the Ulm Münster, or Ulm Church, is often referred to as the Ulm Cathedral, it has never been the seat of a bishop and therefore is not technically a cathedral. This lack of title, however, does absolutely nothing to diminish this church's status as one of the most breathtaking churches in the world. The church features a steeple that soars up a breathtaking 161.5 meters (530 feet) into the sky, making the Ulm Münster the tallest church in the world. While construction of the church began in the Gothic era, the final touches to this magnificent architectural wonder were not added until the 20th-Century. Visitors to the church can explore its ornate and beautiful interior, and spend a moment in quiet serenity contemplating at the church's altar. Those who are not afraid of heights can also ascend 768 steps to get to the top of the steeple.
In 1943, Walter Oehmichen found a small puppet theater along with his wife Rose and daughters Hannah and Ulla. However, on 26th February 1944, the theater suffered bombings during an air raid. After the war, the Puppenkiste started functioning on 26 February 1948 with Der gestiefelte Kater (Puss in Boots) being the first one. Over the year, several characters were brought to life here. The Joker, the Moomin family, Jim Button and Luke the Urmel, Bill Bo and Sam are just some of the classics performed here. With many TV shows the puppet theater is known far beyond the borders of Augsburg.
The Bürgerhaus Schranne is a historical building that plays host to a wide variety of events, shows and performances. It remains as an important cultural landmark of the city.
Built in 1672, Brenz Castle is an iconic Renaissance castle located in Sontheim, Baden-Württemberg. The castle is home to a small Community Heritage Museum founded in 1906 and displays collections of notable fossils, earthenware, stoneware, pewter tableware, cast iron stove-tops along with costumes from lower Brenz River Valley and rural tools. The castle also hosts several concerts year round.
Schloss Duttenstein is a beautiful Romanesque castle nestled in the Dischingen. The original castle was established in the early 13th century and destroyed, only to be rebuilt again. Mainly used as a hunting castle, the Schloss Duttenstein is surrounded by lush greens. The present structure dates back to 15th Century and was constructed by the Fugger family. The castle, due to its stunning structure and contemporary architecture was quite a building in its time and was owned by many royal families until its acquisition by the Princely House of Thurn and Taxis in the 18th Century. The surrounding area of the park is a nature reserve with pigs, deer’s, and other wild animals.
Wettenhausen Abbey, founded in 1130, was once a pivotal Imperial Abbey associated with the Holy Roman Empire, and was the humble retreat for Augustinian Canons. One of the most important heritage sites of Bavaria, this structure has now been adapted as a Dominican convent. At present, a part of the establishment is being used as a school for music and sciences. Also, the magnificent Baroque church, which has been a part of the abbey since 12th Century, still exists, and is currently a parish church. Situated in the pastoral landscapes of Kammeltal, this place is definitely worth a visit!