Brechthaus, Augsburg

Name: Brechthaus
Address: Auf dem Rain 7, Augsburg, 86152, Germany
Telephone: +49 821 4540815

#43 among attractions in Augsburg

Museum, Specialty museum

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The Brechthaus is the birthplace of the poet, playwright and author Bertolt Brecht in the old town of Augsburg and today a museum and memorial to him.

Coordinates: 48°22'12"N, 10°54'0"E

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Auf dem Rain 7Innenstadt (Jakobervorstadt-Nord)Augsburg 86152 Germany

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+49 821 4540815

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Brechthaus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fuggerei, Augsburg Cathedral, City Hall, Perlachturm.

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Museum, Neighbourhood, Historical place
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~1210 ftNW
Cathedral with renowned stained glass
Augsburg Cathedral, Augsburg
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~580 ftSW
City hall, Architecture, Baroque architecture
City Hall, Augsburg
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~520 ftSW
Tower, Baroque architecture
Perlachturm, Augsburg
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~1870 ftS
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~490 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Peter am Perlach, Augsburg
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~1180 ftSW
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Maximilianmuseum, Augsburg
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~1380 ftSW
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Stadtmarkt, Augsburg
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City-Galerie, Augsburg
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~1410 ftSW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
St. Anne's Church, Augsburg
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~1500 ftN
Museum
Wieselhaus, Augsburg
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Brechthaus open?

Brechthaus is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Brechthaus?

Nearby attractions include Kulturhaus Kresslesmühle, Augsburg (2 min walk), St. Peter am Perlach, Augsburg (3 min walk), Perlachturm, Augsburg (3 min walk), Turamichele, Augsburg (3 min walk).

How to get to Brechthaus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brechthaus:

Tram

Barfüßerbrücke • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Pilgerhausstraße • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)

Bus

Pilgerhausstraße • Lines: 35, 44 (2 min walk)
Barfüßerbrücke • Lines: 35 (3 min walk)

Train

Augsburg Hauptbahnhof (19 min walk)
Augsburg Haunstetterstraße (27 min walk)