Kempten is a very beautiful town in Bavaria on the Iller with around 70,000 inhabitants. With a great mountain panorama, Kempten is located on the border with the Austrian states of Tyrol and Vorarlberg and is also known as the gateway to the Alps. With more than 2,000 years of town history and great sights, the town exudes a relaxed, rural cosiness. The meeting point here is the market square, which invites you to enjoy a beer or cappuccino in summer. The town is also perfect for shopping, strolling and lingering. The town also has a great flair thanks to the many cute, fancy café’s in winding streets.
One of the most famous and beautiful places in Kempten is the residence with the Basilica of St. Lorenz and a beautiful, large garden. Did you know that Kempten is one of the oldest cities in Germany? There is a market in Kempten on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and you can buy great things from the region here. A really beautiful place with large, green parks and great views.
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The best way to get here is by bus or train. Memmingen Airport is around 40 kilometers from Kempten. From here you can easily travel by bus. Kempten also has good train connections. Countless trains leave here every day to various regions and cities. If you arrive by car, the city offers many good and inexpensive parking options.
Summers are very nice here, but can also be hot. Spring and autumn are probably the most pleasant seasons. In winter temperatures are often below 0 degrees and it often snows here. At the end of November to mid- to late December there is a very nice Christmas market here.
The town in the Allgäu is absolutely average for Germany. You pay around 4-5€ for a beer here. A good hotel costs around 100-120€ for two people and one night.
A great place for a day trip. You can easily stay here and see and explore everything in the city in one day. If you want to stay overnight in Kempten, the city offers many beautiful and cute accommodations.
