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Kempten
ℹ️Practical info — Kempten
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Visit the weekly market on Wednesday or Saturday mornings at Residenzplatz for a true regional atmosphere.
- Tour the state rooms of the Kempten Residenz, they are considered masterpieces of Rococo design.
- Dive into Roman history at the Cambodunum Archaeological Park in one of Germany's oldest cities.
- Kempten is a great base for day trips to the Allgäu Alps; start early to avoid peak traffic.
- Get an 'Allgäu-Walser-Card' for discounts on many attractions and local public transport.
🍽 Food
These cheese noodles are the region's signature dish, best enjoyed in a traditional tavern.
Buy this flavorful cheese directly at the weekly market or in specialized cheese shops in the old town.
Enjoy a classic Bavarian morning meal with white sausages and pretzels in an inn near St. Lorenz Basilica.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The region's largest shopping mall has a huge variety of stores all under one roof.
In this photogenic alley, you can find small art galleries and unique craft shops.
The park right next to the Residenz is the excellent spot for a short break in the greenery.
The paths along the Iller offer peace and beautiful views of the river and the city.
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Kempten in the Allgäu looks back on over 2,000 years of history, dating back to Roman imperial times when Cambodunum was a significant settlement in the province of Raetia. The city's history is shaped by a centuries-long rivalry between the Catholic abbey town and the Protestant imperial city, which were only united in the early 19th century. This dualism is still reflected in the cityscape today: on one side, the magnificent Princely Abbey Residence with the Baroque Basilica of St. Lawrence, and on the other, the civic town hall district. Today, Kempten is the pulsating heart of the Allgäu, a university town, and an important trade hub. The city has a unique mix of historical flair, modern infrastructure, and direct proximity to the Alps. Tourist attractions include the Cambodunum Archaeological Park and numerous events such as the Allgäuer Festwoche, which attracts thousands of visitors every year.
- Location: Bavaria, Germany
- Top sights: Prince-Abbots' Residence · Basilica of St. Lawrence · Archaeological Park Cambodunum
- Nearby: Immenstadt im Allgäu (20 km)
- Population: ~70.713
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -4 | -4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -3 |
| Rain mm | 92 | 71 | 87 | 85 | 148 | 170 | 167 | 180 | 119 | 92 | 76 | 85 |
Geography
Facts
- Date of foundation: approx. 15 BC
- Population: 70,713
- Elevation: 674 m
- Area: 63.28 km²
- Cambodunum: Earliest written mentioned city in Germany
- Allgäuer Festwoche: Largest regional consumer fair
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Sights in the town Kempten (19)
Stadtteilbucherei St. Mang🏰 castle
A local library housed within the historic Rotschlößle castle in Kempten.
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