Kempten is a city located in the center of Allgäu, a holiday region in the south of Germany in the state of Bavaria. The city is home to around 70,000 residents and covers an area of approximately 63.29 square kilometers. It takes only a few hours to drive from Kempten to the Bavarian capital, Munich, or the three neighboring countries, namely Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria.
Records show that Kempten is 2,000 years old, which makes it one of the oldest towns in Germany. The architecture of the city was largely influenced by the coexistence of two Christian denominations for centuries (Protestant and Catholic).
Tourists will not just enjoy the scenic panorama of the countryside and urban areas but also get to mingle with the locals. If you want to make the most of sightseeing, it is advisable that you park somewhere and walk to the various places of interest. If you want to know a bit about the history of the town, visit the Archaeological Park of Cambodunum (APK).
The advantage here is that there are specific tourist routes on the map to enable visitors to easily access these popular tourist sites. The town has several museums, like the Allgäu Museum, that will offer insight into the lives of people who lived in the city hundreds of years ago. Other notable attraction sites include the Rooms of State in the Prince-Abbots’ residence, the Basilica of Sankt Lorenz, the City Hall, and the Burghalde.
The Burghalde was a Roman castle found in downtown Kempten and is nowadays used for various live performances. Tourists may also visit a monastery known as Abbazia di Kempten.