Kathreinemarkt Kempten

Kempten's Second Major Fair of the Year

While the Ascension Day market in May heralds the Allgäu spring season, the Kathreinemarkt in Kempten concludes the warmer months. Named after Saint Catherine (nameday November 25th), it traditionally marks the transition into the pre-Christmas period. The city of Kempten organizes both markets as central folk festivals in the Allgäu calendar.

On Königsplatz: Amusement Rides and Funfair Atmosphere

Königsplatz becomes the fairground right in the heart of the city. Expect dodgems, children's carousels, classic throwing stalls, shooting galleries, games of chance, and a variety of food and drink stalls. The festivities run daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and admission is free.

On Hildegardplatz: Over 60 Vendors in the Stadtpark

Parallel to the funfair, a market with over 60 vendors takes place on Hildegardplatz and in the adjacent Stadtpark from October 24th to 26th. Clothing, household goods, sweets, leather goods, regional specialties—the market has the feel of a classic market fair with an Allgäu touch.

The Allgäu Lifestyle in Late Autumn

• Festivities daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Over 60 vendors on Hildegardplatz and in the Stadtpark
• Gastronomy offering a mix of Allgäu specialties and classic funfair food
• Family-friendly program, many stalls with children's prices

A Tradition with a Clear Regional Profile

With nearly 70,000 inhabitants, Kempten is one of the larger towns in the Allgäu—and at the same time, the gateway to Oberstdorf, Bad Hindelang, and the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. Visitors to the Kathreinemarkt often combine it with a weekend in the region: hiking in the mild late autumn, a visit to the Kempten Residenz and St. Lorenz Basilica, and a stroll through the market to round off their trip.