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KemptenKempten (Allgäu)
Spend 1–2 days in Kempten to see the historic centre, museums and the Iller river; treat it as a day‑trip base from Munich or Füssen.
Kempten is the largest town in the Allgäu region, perched on the Iller river with a pedestrian‑friendly old town, a baroque basilica, the Rococo Residence and an Alpine museum. Train links make it reachable from Munich (1–2 h) and a good spring‑autumn base for nearby lakes and castles.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- FMM
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kempten110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kempten, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyKempten is a safe Bavarian town; typical caution applies to night streets and keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded festivals.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire / ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFMM Memmingen Airport (Bus or train to Kempten about 45 min).
- Getting aroundThe old town is pedestrian‑only; municipal buses serve the centre and surrounding villages, taxis are available on demand.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–€3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) in a bar€3–€4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€15–€20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Museum or sight ticketAlpine Museum entry€4 (≈ US$5)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (mid‑range hotel), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room (mid‑range hotel), a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FMM Memmingen Airport (Bus or train to Kempten about 45 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kempten: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The old town is pedestrian‑only; municipal buses serve the centre and surrounding villages, taxis are available on demand.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Füssen & Neuschwanstein
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Regional train from Kempten to Füssen, about 1 h 15 min
Combine with a visit to the castle; early start recommended.
Lake Constance (Lindau)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Train to Lindau, about 45 min
Lake views and harbour walk, good for a half‑day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bayerischer Hof
Four‑star hotel, historic building, central location
Green Living Inn
Budget eco‑hostel near the river
Hotel Fürstenhof
Mid‑range, close to the old town gate
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–€65 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- €65–€100 (≈ US$80–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (mid‑range hotel)1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Regional train Kempten ↔ Füssen (return)2 × €22 · check | €44 |
| One‑day municipal bus ticket2 × €6 · check | €12 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €36 |
| Trip total≈ €196 per person per day, bed included | €392≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–€3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a bar | €3–€4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Alpine Museum entry | €4 (≈ US$5) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €15–€20 (≈ US$18–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Guided tours of the Residence run only in German, every 45 min; check times before you go.
- Museum opening hours are seasonal (Mar‑Oct, 10:00‑16:00).Museum opening hours are seasonal (Mar‑Oct, 10:00 AM‑4:00 PM).
- Winter snow can limit bus routes on the outskirts.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire / ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire / ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Munich (check address); other nations use the US embassy in Berlin.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kempten ↔ Füssen (regional train): about €22 (≈ US$30) return, 1 h 15 min each way (check)
- Municipal bus one‑day ticket: ≈€6
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Ent-shool-dee-goong)
- Danke — Thank you (Dahn-ke)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Vee feel kost-et das?)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (Kahn ish mit Kar-teh tsah-len?)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (Vo ist dee Toy-let-te?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kempten. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑rental day for the Iller riverside loop (≈3 km).
- Combine Kempten with a night in Füssen for the castle.
Sources
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