Perlachturm Historical Site
Historic bell tower adjacent to Augsburg's town hall
A historic bell tower adjacent to Augsburg's main square; visitors climb its stairs for panoramic views across the old city and inspect its clockwork and civic architecture.
Perlachturm at a Glance#
Address: Perlachturm, Rathausplatz, 86150 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Hours: Tower typically open seasonally (check local tourist office for hours)
Admission: Free (tower climb may have a small fee)
About Perlachturm#
Perlachturm is a historic tower in the city centre of Augsburg in Bavaria, situated next to the Town Hall. It has served for centuries as a civic watchtower and bell tower and is a prominent feature of Augsburg’s old town.
The tower includes an internal stairway leading to a viewing platform that offers panoramic views over Augsburg’s Rathausplatz and the surrounding medieval street plan. The site is often photographed in combination with the adjacent Town Hall.
Perlachturm originated as a medieval watch and bell tower and has been altered and restored across different periods, reflecting Augsburg’s long urban history. It has long been incorporated into the civic and ceremonial heart of the city.
The tower stands in central Augsburg, Bavaria, directly adjacent to the city’s Town Hall in the old town core.
- Central civic landmark: Located beside Augsburg’s Town Hall, the tower is a central civic landmark and is commonly visited for city views and its role in the historic townscape.
What to See#
- Viewing platform: A historic bell and watch tower in Augsburg’s central square that provides a viewing platform overlooking the city’s Rathausplatz and surrounding medieval streets.
How to Get to Perlachturm#
Perlachturm is in Augsburg’s central Rathausplatz, a short walk from Augsburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station). The square is served by local trams and buses; the tower is directly adjacent to the town hall.
Tips for Visiting Perlachturm#
- Climb the Perlachturm early for the best light on Augsburg's old town-views include the Rathausplatz and the city's red‑tiled roofs.
- Combine a visit with the adjacent Augsburg Town Hall (Rathaus) to see Renaissance architecture in close focus.
- Bring comfortable shoes-the tower stairs are narrow and uneven in places.
Best Time to Visit Perlachturm#
Visit in spring through early autumn for tower access and the friendliest weather for city views.
Weather & Climate near Perlachturm#
Perlachturm's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (884 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 2° | -5° | 48 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 4° | -3° | 51 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 9° | 1° | 50 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 13° | 6° | 67 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 90 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 111 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 24° | 18° | 107 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 23° | 18° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 75 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 13° | 7° | 63 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 6° | 0° | 65 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 3° | -3° | 59 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
