Fuggerei
Augsburg, Germany
5 ticket options available · from $9.30 to $22.08 · free cancellation on 2 of 5
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About Fuggerei
Fuggerei is a historical social housing complex and museum located in Augsburg, Germany. Founded in 1521 by the Fugger family, it is recognised as the world's oldest social housing project still in operation. Visitors come to explore its unique architecture and learn about its history and the social principles behind its establishment.
Tickets to Fuggerei are available from multiple marketplaces, and prices can vary significantly. It is advisable for potential visitors to compare ticket options from different sellers, as this can lead to more affordable choices for entry into the museum, with prices starting around 9.3 USD.
Compare admission to Fuggerei
4 marketplaces sell entry to Fuggerei, from $9.30.
| Seller | Ticket | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuggerei Official | Entrance to Fuggerei including museum, bunker, and display r | $9.30 | View |
| Fürstlich und Gräflich Fuggersche Stiftungen | Entrance fee | $9.30 | View |
| Tripadvisor Free cancellation | Standard Ticket (German) | $22.08 | View |
| Viator Free cancellation | Standard Ticket (German) | $22.08 | View |
Tours, passes & combos at Fuggerei
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourscanner | Classic city tour in the World Heritage City of Augsburg | $22.08 | View |
Did you know?
- Type
- Museum in Augsburg, Germany
Visitor information
- Address: Jakoberstraße 26, 86152 Augsburg, Germany
- Phone: +49 821 3198810
- Official website: http://www.fugger.de/
People also ask
Can I live in Fuggerei?
Only needy Catholic Augsburgers are accepted as residents. Ancestry, age and family status are not deciding factors. Alongside the prayer requirements, the residents are asked to perform small services for the common welfare, such as serving as night watchman, sexton or gardener.
Why is Fuggerei so cheap?
The rent of one Rhenish guilder a year — the medieval currency in use in Europe when the Fuggerei was founded — is set by charter, and it hasn't ever increased. In today's money, that works out to 0.88 euros ($1.00) in yearly rent. The goal, then as now, is to let poor people get on with their lives.
How many people live in Fuggerei?
More than 150 people now live in the Fuggerei, for 88 cents annual cold rent and three prayers a day. There are financially needy families, single people and couples from Augsburg who, despite their work, pension or social benefits, are not able to compete in the »ordinary« housing market.
How much is rent in Fuggerei?
Fuggerei, located in Augsburg, Germany, is the world's oldest social housing complex, founded in 1521 by Jakob Fugger. The rent has remained nearly unchanged for over 500 years—just 1 Rhein guilder annually, which today is equivalent to about $1.