Kempten

Kempten is a city of 69,000 people (2021) in Swabia, Bavaria, is on the banks of the Iller in the foothills of the Allgäu Alps.

Understand
The origin of the town lies in the Roman military fort of Cambodonum and the town now uses its Roman heritage to attract visitors. Kempten was an Imperial free city of the Holy Roman Empire until the Napoleonic wars. The population was largely Lutheran from the Reformation, but ruled by prince abbots based in the Neustadt, above the Altstadt which lies along the Iller.

Get around
Much of the centre of town is pedestrianised, although taxis are available, and a municipal bus service operates in the centre and in surrounding areas.

See
As the largest city in the Allgau, Kempten is home to several sights of interest to visitors:



Do

 * Flea markets are held every two to three weeks at different venues around the city.
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Buy
Beer.

Drink
Beer.

Go next

 * Lermoos — ski resort over the border with Austria that can easily be reached with a direct train connection.