Great family fun in the Cambodunum Archaeological Park

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A family holiday in Kempten

Family break in the Allgäu town

A family break in Kempten: some well-deserved time out to enjoy the holidays together that you’ve all been longing for with lots of different things to do having fun and unwinding.

An underground chapel, lots of playgrounds, exciting events with and for children, the most delicious ice creams – all that and many more family-friendly events await you during your family stay in Kempten. This town at the heart of the holiday region of Allgäu is the perfect starting point for your holiday together with the whole family. Whether bright sunshine or in the dripping rain, in summer or winter – experience unforgettable adventures in Kempten all year round.

Young and old alike will become Kempten experts

Every family member will become a real Kempten expert during their holiday in Kempten, with so many different events on offers, either by exploring on your own or as part of an exciting guided tour of the town.

What connects the signs of the zodiac with the Kempten Town Hall and when is Kempten’s birthday? This and so much more is explained during a captivating guided tour of town for children. The 'Actionbound' app is guaranteed to be huge fun for the whole family, solving riddles while on a journey back in time through medieval Kempten.

THREE IN ONE, GO!

Kempten, culture and children

Cambodunum Archaeological Park

Romans, Romans and more Romans – well not so many these days, perhaps not a whole great bunch of them, but in any case lots of fun and even more exciting events are waiting for the whole family in the Cambodunum Archaeological Park in Kempten. Let yourself be drawn into the town’s exciting history and discover the ancient 'Tempelbezirk', the 'Kleine Thermen', and a very special Roman playground that will make children’s eyes light up.

Kempten-Museum in the Zumsteinhaus

Right in the ‘living room’ of the town, as the Kempten Museum in the Zumsteinhaus – newly opened in 2019 – is affectionately known, the town’s 2000-year history is recounted anew for both young and old. Together with the Zumstein mice, all young visitors in particular will experience an fun-filled, active adventure at the museum and learn about Kempten’s history in a playful way.

Note: The Kempten-Museum in the Zumsteinhaus can also be visited with prams.

Showroom Erasmuskapelle

Mysterious, unique and underground – that’s the Showroom Erasmuskapelle. Once you’ve managed the 23 steps from St. Mang-Platz down to the former chapel without any difficulty, a rather impressive multimedia show will tell you all about the interesting life of the present showroom. Apart from the burning walls, there’s so much more to discover in the Erasmuskapelle: old skeletons and unique findings from excavations – this is not your typical boring visit to a museum!

EXPERIENCE, BE AMAZED AND SOLVE RIDDLES

Kempten-Events for the whole family

In bright sunshine

When the sun is shining, get out your sunglasses and sun cream and off you go! When on holiday in Kempten this is easily done. Start with crazy golf, a huge climbing and boulder area, a small bicycle tour along the river Iller, explore all the adventure playgrounds in Kempten, or simply enjoy a cosy family picnic in the Hofgarten – the town of Kempten has something for every member of the family.

In the dripping rain

The adventures don’t stop because it’s raining on one of your family holidays. Why not try an Escape Game and finish in just 60 minutes. More action? Go and visit the Skyhouse Trampolinpark Allgäu – a whole park full of trampolines awaits you. Another highlight that brings together children, parents and grandparents, and combines action with relaxation – the 'Freizeit- und Erlebnisbad' CamboMare with its large sauna area.

More suggestions for activities when the weather’s not so great.

Children´s eyes light up at the family fun at the fountain on Hildegardplatz

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OFF TO THE ZUMSTEINHAUS

in bad weather in Kempten

A day in Kempten with the whole family

You are on holiday in the Allgäu region and planning to visit the Roman town of Kempten? Find everything you need for a perfect family adventure in Kempten here.

The 'experience Kempten!', a day ticket, can be added to the 'Allgäu-Walser-Card' at Tourist Information Centre in the Oberallgäu. With this day ticket for just €9.00 you are entitled to use five services in Kempten for one day. From bus travel in the city centre, free admission to the Showroom Erasmuskapelle, a ticket for a guided tour of the town 'Kempten erleben', as well as a performance at the theatre in Kempten and a two-hour visit to the 'Freizeit- und Erlebnisbad CamboMare' pool and sauna complex are all included in an unforgettable family outing to Kempten.

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The “experience Kempten!” day ticket

Family fun at the Millstream in Kempten in the Gerberstrasse

Getting here and parking

Begin your day by arriving in Kempten stress-free and park your car free of charge in the Königsplatz car park with the ‘erlebe Kempten!’ day ticket. Explore the town centre on foot or use your day ticket to take a bus, for example to the Cambodunum Archaeological Park (APC) or to the CamboMare.

Family holiday in kempten at the city relief in front of the residence and the Basilica of St Lorenz

Experience Kempten

One adventure follows the next. Become a Kempten expert and experience a unique multi-vision show in the Showroom Erasmuskapelle, narrating the exciting history of the former chapel. Discover the landmarks of the Roman town during a guided tour of town “Kempten erleben” or let yourself be drawn into one of the magical performances at the theatre in Kempten. More adventure and action for the whole family awaits you with the CamboMare.

Aerial view of a family at the mosaic in the Hofgarten Kempten

Family time in Kempten

Family time is precious time. In Kempten you can organise your family day in many different ways to make sure that both the youngest members of the family as well as the grown-ups enjoy your day trip. Spend a wonderful time together, have fun and experience unforgettable adventures – all this in one day in Kempten.

TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS

Let the show begin

Look forward to captivating event highlights in Kempten the whole year round. Every two years in August, the old Roman town brings to life the Cambodunum Archaeological Park and invites young and old Roman fans to Kempten to celebrate the 'Römerfest' over a whole weekend. Make sure you note this date down for a family visit to Kempten. It’s Showtime – and this means theatre performances for all visitors from four to 99 at the theatre in Kempten (T:K). A wide range of drama and theatre combined with play, fun and amazement, put together and performed by the Young T:K.

Inspiring music, professional musical actors and elaborate costumes will enchant visitors to the 'Märchensommer Allgäu'. In July and August each year the Open Air Theatre at the Burghalde (in case of bad weather, in the theatre of Kempten) a fairytale is performed interactively, aimed especially at younger guests. The scent of children’s punch tickling your nose, the colourful figures of the Christmas roundabout and the gentle ringing of the bells of the Christmas train take you straight to the Christmas market at the Rathausplatz in Kempten during your festive family holiday.

View of the Christmas Market on the Town Hall Square

christmas market Kempten

at the Rathausplatz

Märchensommer Allgäu

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roman festival

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Neuschwanstein
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Family break in the Allgäu region

Situated right in the centre of the unique holiday region of Allgäu, the town of Kempten is the perfect starting point for your family holiday. Starting from here you can explore the unique mountain region with all its walking and cycling tours in no time at all. Or go for a swim in one of the beautiful lakes near Kempten, just a few minutes away. The fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, one of the many attractions in the Allgäu region, is easily reachable in 45 minutes by car from the Swabian town.

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Children´s eyes light up as they play in Kempten

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… has countless opportunities in store for both young and old to play, run around and have fun? Make your children’s heart melt with a delicious ice cream or visit one of the magical shows at the 'Märchensommer Allgäu' on the Burghalde in Kempten.

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A family holiday in Kempten

Family break in the Allgäu town

Young and old alike will become Kempten experts