the early orthopedic techniques of Friedrich Hessing, Göggingen's reputation was changed from that of a mere suburb of Augsburg to a regional center of medicine; the medical supplies factory in the district was the biggest employer in the area until the 1970s. In 1954 Göggingen became a major sponsorship center for German citizens of Nejdek, Czechoslovakia, who were expelled by the Beneš decrees issued by the Czech Parliament in exile after World War II. The commercial district of Göggingen was annexed to Augsburg in 1969. The rest of the district, along with the neighboring (and then independent) cities of Haunstetten, Bergheim, and Inningen were annexed to Augsburg during the comprehensive Bavarian civic division reform of 1972. Points of interest Kurhaus Göggingen - One of the oldest buildings in Göggingen, it was once originally built by pioneering doctor Friedrich Hessing as a wellness center, it is now a multi-use civic building. Sankt Georg und Michael (English:Saints George and Michael), Catholic church Römerturm - A large tower from the turn of the 19th century with a replica of the Augsburger Quadrant Hessing-Stiftung (Hessing Foundation), which maintains clinics for children Dr.-Maidl-Villa, one of the oldest buildings in Göggingen, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a frequent guest of the upper class owners Göggingen is also home to two Grundschulen, a Realschule, and a Hauptschule, as well as two local sport unions. External links Homepage of Göggingen Planungsraum Districts of Augsburg