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Kempten (Allgäu) is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Durach, 25km from Oberjoch Jochstrasse.

Kempten (Allgäu) is a town located in Germany. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kempten (Allgäu) sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kempten (Allgäu) to your route.

The Princely Abbey of Kempten (German: Fürststift Kempten or Fürstabtei Kempten) was an ecclesiastical principality of the Holy Roman Empire for centuries until it was annexed to the Electorate of Bavaria in the course of the German mediatization in 1803.

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Kempten (Allgäu) is located in Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7267 latitude, 10.3139 longitude.

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Kempten (Allgäu) has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Population: 0
Continent: Europe
Country: Germany
Timezone
Coordinates: 47.7267, 10.3139

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police: 110
Ambulance: 112
Fire: 112
All emergencies: 112
Driving side: right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Kempten (Allgäu)

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Oberjoch Jochstrasse

The most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.

25 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Erwin Hymer Museum

Unique museum celebrating road trip culture with vintage camper vans, caravans, and dream routes from around the world.

34 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Hohenschwangau Castle

The yellow neo-Gothic castle where Ludwig II grew up, facing Neuschwanstein across the Alpine lakes of the Allgäu.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Breitachklamm

Central Europe's deepest rock gorge: walkways bolted to 150 m walls above the thundering Breitach near Oberstdorf, spray-soaked in summer and hung with giant icicles in winter.

37 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)

A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.

38 km · about 45 min drive

historic highway

Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)

A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Neuschwanstein Castle

Fairy-tale 19th-century Romanesque Revival castle built for King Ludwig II in the Bavarian Alps.

38 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Riedberg Pass

Germany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Kempten (Allgäu)

25 kmOberjoch JochstrasseThe most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.
38 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
38 kmRomantic Road (Romantische Straße)A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
38 kmRiedberg PassGermany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.
56 kmFern PassA 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
57 kmHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.

Driving in Germany

Drives on: the right
Petrol: ~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls: None

When to drive here

April to October

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About Kempten (Allgäu)

Kempten (Allgäu) is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Durach, 25km from Oberjoch Jochstrasse.

Kempten (Allgäu) is a town located in Germany. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kempten (Allgäu) sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kempten (Allgäu) to your route.

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Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Kempten (Allgäu).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Kempten (Allgäu)?

How do I plan a road trip to Kempten (Allgäu)?

Plan your road trip to Kempten (Allgäu) with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Kempten (Allgäu) as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Kempten (Allgäu) located?

Kempten (Allgäu) is located in Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7267 latitude, 10.3139 longitude.

What is the population of Kempten (Allgäu)?

Kempten (Allgäu) has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Germany.

Worth the detour from Kempten (Allgäu)

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Oberjoch Jochstrasse

The most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.

25 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Erwin Hymer Museum

Unique museum celebrating road trip culture with vintage camper vans, caravans, and dream routes from around the world.

34 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Hohenschwangau Castle

The yellow neo-Gothic castle where Ludwig II grew up, facing Neuschwanstein across the Alpine lakes of the Allgäu.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Breitachklamm

Central Europe's deepest rock gorge: walkways bolted to 150 m walls above the thundering Breitach near Oberstdorf, spray-soaked in summer and hung with giant icicles in winter.

37 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)

A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.

38 km · about 45 min drive

historic highway

Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)

A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Neuschwanstein Castle

Fairy-tale 19th-century Romanesque Revival castle built for King Ludwig II in the Bavarian Alps.

38 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Riedberg Pass

Germany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Kempten (Allgäu)

25 kmOberjoch JochstrasseThe most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.

38 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.

38 kmRomantic Road (Romantische Straße)A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.

38 kmRiedberg PassGermany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.

56 kmFern PassA 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.

57 kmHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.

Kempten (Allgäu)

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Worth the detour from Kempten (Allgäu)

Oberjoch Jochstrasse

Erwin Hymer Museum

Hohenschwangau Castle

Breitachklamm

Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)

Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)

Neuschwanstein Castle

Riedberg Pass

Driving roads near Kempten (Allgäu)

Driving in Germany

When to drive here

Nearby Destinations

Durach

Betzigau

Neuburg

Waltenhofen

Lauben

Buchenberg

Wiggensbach

Wildpoldsried

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Kempten (Allgäu)

About Kempten (Allgäu)

About Kempten (Allgäu)

Where to Stay in Kempten (Allgäu)

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Explore the Area

Frequently Asked Questions

Plan a Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Quick Information

Emergency & Services

Tags

Worth the detour from Kempten (Allgäu)

Oberjoch Jochstrasse

Erwin Hymer Museum

Hohenschwangau Castle

Breitachklamm

Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)

Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)

Neuschwanstein Castle

Riedberg Pass

Driving roads near Kempten (Allgäu)

Driving in Germany

When to drive here

Nearby Destinations

Durach

Betzigau

Neuburg

Waltenhofen

Lauben

Buchenberg

Wiggensbach

Wildpoldsried

Plan a trip around Kempten (Allgäu)

Plan a Road Trip from Kempten (Allgäu)