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Sankt Augustin
Spend a half‑day to see the Siegaue riverside walk and Schloss Birlinghoven; stay one night if you need easy tram access to Cologne.
Sankt Augustin is a suburban town in North Rhine‑Westphalia with good tram links to Cologne and Bonn. Its sights are spread across eight villages, so a short visit (half‑day) covers the main outdoor attractions, while a night gives convenient public‑transport connections for day trips to Cologne.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited tram service)
- Airport
- CGN
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sankt Augustin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for reduced tram service at night and keep valuables secure on buses.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
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- AirportCGN Cologne/Bonn Airport (≈12 km (7.5 mi), ICE or regional train to Siegburg/Bonn, then tram 66).CGN Cologne/Bonn Airport (≈7.5 mi (12 km), ICE or regional train to Siegburg/Bonn, then tram 66).
- Getting aroundTram 66 (Telekom Express) runs every 10 min, stops at Kloster and Markt; regional RE 8/RE 9 and RB 27 serve nearby Siegburg/Bonn station (≈2 km (1.2 mi)).Tram 66 (Telekom Express) runs every 10 min, stops at Kloster and Markt; regional RE 8/RE 9 and RB 27 serve nearby Siegburg/Bonn station (≈1.2 mi (2 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) in bar€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Metro or bus rideTram 66 single ticket€2.80 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedDouble room (hotel), a night, per room€59 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (hotel), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room (hotel), a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CGN Cologne/Bonn Airport (≈12 km (7.5 mi), ICE or regional train to Siegburg/Bonn, then tram 66)CGN Cologne/Bonn Airport (≈7.5 mi (12 km), ICE or regional train to Siegburg/Bonn, then tram 66)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sankt Augustin: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tram 66 (Telekom Express) runs every 10 min, stops at Kloster and Markt; regional RE 8/RE 9 and RB 27 serve nearby Siegburg/Bonn station (≈2 km). Car access via A3/A560 exits.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cologne Cathedral
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Tram 66 to Siegburg/Bonn, then RE 1 to Cologne Hbf (≈30 min total)
Full day optional; Cologne offers many museums.
Siegaue riverside walk
goDoor to door: 5 min walk
Walk from any tram stop in Sankt Augustin centre
Flat, suitable for all abilities.
Schloss Birlinghoven
cautionDoor to door: ≈20 min
Bus 508 from Sankt Augustin to Birlinghoven (≈15 min)
Exterior viewing only; check opening times.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Regina
Close to tram stops, rooms €59–160
Hotel Hangelar
Outskirts, modern, 45 rooms, €69–160
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (hotel)1 × 3 nights × €110 | €330 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €70 | €420 |
| Trip total≈ €125 per person per day, bed included | €750≈ US$900 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (0.5 l) in bar | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Tram 66 single ticket | €2.80 (≈ US$4) |
| HUMA Einkaufspark food court meal | €6–10 (≈ US$7–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tram 66 has reduced service early morning, late evening and weekends – check timetables.
- No single city centre; attractions are spread across eight villages.
- Schloss Birlinghoven is usually view‑only; interior access is rare.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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- Fire and ambulance112
- Medical out‑of‑hours116
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sankt Augustin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited tram service) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a tram‑ticket bundle (10‑trip) for €15 (check).
- Combine a night in Hotel Regina with a Cologne day‑trip pass.
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