The Peasants' War in Füssen 1525

500 years ago, the peasants rose up against oppression and lack of freedom. Within a very short space of time, the protests spread like wildfire. Füssen also feared for its safety. As the Bishop of Augsburg was unable to provide the necessary protection, the town paid homage to Archduke Ferdinand of Innsbruck and became Austrian. Destruction could thus be avoided. After the bloody suppression of the peasants, the bishop demanded the return of his rule over Füssen. After difficult negotiations, he was persuaded to take the town back under his rule without penalty and the old situation was restored.

The Füssen town archive traces the local historical events of spring 1525 in a presentation in the Museum der Stadt Füssen (Museum of the city of Füssen). Audio texts, original documents and media invite visitors to delve deeper into questions at various levels: What peasant circumstances led to the uprising, what demands did the peasants make, and how developed were the town fortifications and defences?

Last edited on 06.03.2025