Kempten in Allgäu – a town that you definitely shouldn’t miss! Apart from its beautiful countryside for walkers and cyclists, the ‘metropolis of the Allgäu’ has lots more to offer. Exciting leisure facilities, interactive museums and over 2000 years of vibrant history waiting for you in the Roman town of Kempten.
Let us show you the range of activities in Kempten for the young and the young at heart – come along with us.
Kempten, centrally located at the heart of the Allgäu, is the perfect starting point for trips all around the region. Mountain railways and ski lifts in the southern Oberallgäu are easily reached from here, as are well-known sights like the monastery in Ottobeuren in the north and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle in the east. Also just a short car journey away from Kempten is the beautiful Lake Constance to the west.
Sights and museums
Spending a holiday in Kempten means you can’t get away from the town’s rich history. From a Celtic settlement to the Roman town of Cambodunum and the divided double town of medieval times – a truly fascinating town history is just waiting to be heard.
It’s no surprise, that some of the most popular activities in Kempten have a direct connection to the town’s history.
Round tours and guided tours in Kempten
The town and its history are not only experienced by gazing at venerable buildings and museums, though. Experience history at first hand while walking through Kempten. And while Kempten is known as the metropolis of the Allgäu region, its historic old town with all its unique sights can easily be explored on foot.
It’s no surprise that a tour through the old town is one of the best activities on offer in Kempten.
Shopping and culinary delicacies
Being THE shopping town in the Allgäu region, a lengthy shopping spree through the pedestrian zone is also one of the best activities in Kempten. You can find everything in Kempten – from small boutiques to regional specialities and big-name fashion stores. After a successful shopping spree you’ll definitely have deserved a rest. Choose from a cosy cafe, a spritz on the popular Rathausplatz, or take a seat and relax in one of the rustic Kempten beer gardens. The gastronomic diversity is sure to win you over and not just on a shopping spree.