Himmelfahrtsmarkt Kempten
The big spring fair on Königsplatz
About Himmelfahrtsmarkt
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Kempten's Spring Fair
The Himmelfahrtsmarkt is the traditional spring fair in the city of Kempten in the Allgäu region. For about ten days around Ascension Day, the central Königsplatz square transforms into an amusement park with over 20 rides, shooting galleries, game stalls, and a wide culinary selection.
Rides and Delicacies
The offerings range from family rides to thrilling high-altitude attractions. Culinary delights include candied almonds, churros, pizza, bratwurst, and crêpes – the full repertoire of a Bavarian fair. The opening traditionally features a festive start by the Kempten City Band.
The Market
Accompanying the fair is a large market on Hildegardplatz and in the Stadtpark. Over 60 vendors offer handmade leather and wooden goods, traditional costumes, jewelry, cosmetics, and household items – a market day that adds a shopping and strolling component to the Volksfest.
Location in the Allgäu
Kempten is the largest city in the Allgäu and an independent city in the state of Bavaria. Königsplatz in the heart of the city is easily accessible on foot and by public transport. The Himmelfahrtsmarkt is a fixed social event in spring for the region.
For Whom?
- Families (rides, children's program)
- Volksfest and fair enthusiasts
- Visitors to the market looking for crafts and traditional fashion
Himmelfahrtsmarkt — edition 2026
From May 8 to 17, 2026, the Himmelfahrtsmarkt transforms Kempten's Königsplatz into an amusement park – daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. The market opens on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:30 PM with a festive ceremony by the Kempten City Band.
Over 20 rides, shooting galleries, game stalls, and numerous food stands are offered. On May 14 and 15, 2026, the large market with over 60 stalls will also take place on Hildegardplatz and in Stadtpark (9 AM to 6 PM).
Programme Himmelfahrtsmarkt 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
- 2:30 PM — Festive opening with the Kempten City Band
- Amusement park on Königsplatz opens afterwards
May 8–17, 2026 (daily 11 AM–10 PM)
- Over 20 rides (family rides to adrenaline attractions)
- Shooting galleries and game stalls
- Food stalls: candied almonds, churros, pizza, bratwurst, crêpes
Market: May 14–15, 2026 (9 AM–6 PM)
- Hildegardplatz and Stadtpark
- Over 60 vendors: leather and wooden goods, traditional costumes, jewelry, cosmetics, household items
Highlights Himmelfahrtsmarkt 2026
Prices Himmelfahrtsmarkt 2026
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Getting There
Königsplatz, 87435 Kempten (Allgäu). Centrally located, easily reachable on foot from Kempten train station (lines to Munich, Lindau, Oberstdorf). By car via the A7/A980; paid parking available in the city center.
Admission
Entry to the market grounds is free; rides and stalls are charged individually. Family-friendly, stroller-accessible, with public transport connections.
Contact
City of Kempten, Tel. +49 831 25257047, further information at kempten-tourismus.de.
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Königsplatz Kempten