When does the tour start

The tour starts on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Fugger and Welser Experience Museum.

How do I get to the location best

By tram to Mozarthaus Kolping or Hoher Weg; about 20 to 25 minutes on foot from the main train station. Parking in Kolping parking garage, Jesuitengasse 10.

Is the museum barrier-free

Yes, the museum is designed to be barrier-free and is certified by Travel for All. Assistance dogs are allowed.

What is the ticket price

According to the official price list, the regular admission to the museum costs 7 euros per person, reduced 6 euros. Children up to 16 years 2.50 euros, under 7 years free.

Do I need to reserve tickets in advance

A time slot reservation is possible online, payment is made on site. Arriving early secures participation.

Is there a cloakroom or food options

Information to follow. In the immediate vicinity, there are cafés and restaurants in the cathedral quarter.

Pepper, Maps, Trade: Family tour at the Augsburg Experience Museum delights

Name: Go there where the pepper grows!
Start: 2026-05-17T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Fugger und Welser Erlebnismuseum

Pepper, sea travel, long-distance trade: Augsburg's Renaissance comes alive

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the family-friendly tour 'Go there where the pepper grows!' at the Fugger and Welser Experience Museum will take visitors along the historic trade routes of the Fugger and Welser. In the midst of an original Renaissance building, a dense event atmosphere is created that makes the event experience tangible for all the senses.

Interactively immerse: Pepper sack, map table, Golden writing room

From the very first moment, the museum conveys the world of early global trade through scenographic installations and hands-on stations: children and adults activate content with the pepper sack, trace shipping routes at the interactive map table, and listen in the Golden writing room to the conversations of historical merchants. Thus, knowledge transfer, audience atmosphere, and sensual impressions connect to create a lively tour.

Expertly grounded: Trade, money, and responsibility

The tour places Augsburg's role in the finance and mining economy of the 15th and 16th centuries and shows how organization, event management, and museum education make complex topics like globalization, mining, and colonial history accessible. Awards for design and scenography underscore the high quality of the multimedia exhibition.

Well accessible and barrier-free

The museum is just a few steps away from the cathedral. Public transport stops are nearby, and the Kolping parking garage offers parking options. The visit is designed to be barrier-free and is certified according to the standard Travel for All.

Voices of the fans

The reactions online are clear: the tour delights visitors.

Facebook: 'Great museum experience for children and adults – informative and exciting!'

Conclusion

Those who want to experience the history of Augsburg with all their senses are in the right place: interactive stations, compelling stories, and a dense atmosphere make the tour an ideal family outing. Secure your appointment now and be there live.