Name: Kathreinemarkt Kempten 2026
Start: 2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Königsplatz Kempten

Kathreinemarkt

About Kathreinemarkt

The Kathreinemarkt is the traditional autumn fair in the city of Kempten in the Allgäu region—the counterpart to the Ascension Day market in spring. Amusement rides, stalls, dodgems, and a children's carousel meet a large market with over 60 vendors on Hildegardplatz and in the Stadtpark, transforming Königsplatz and the surrounding city center streets. For nine days, Kempten becomes an autumn funfair with an Allgäu flair.

Dates 23 Oct — 31 Oct 2026

Venue Kempten (Allgäu) (09763)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kathreinemarkt — edition 2026

From October 23rd to 31st, 2026, Königsplatz in Kempten will transform into an Allgäu funfair: amusement rides, dodgems, a children's carousel, and over 60 vendors on Hildegardplatz from October 24th to 26th. Nine days of festivities daily from 11 AM to 10 PM, free admission.

The Kathreinemarkt 2026 will take place from Friday, October 23rd, to Saturday, October 31st, 2026, on Königsplatz in Kempten. It is the autumn counterpart to the Kempten Ascension Day market and one of the most traditional folk festivals in the Allgäu.

The parallel market on Hildegardplatz and in the Stadtpark runs from October 24th to 26th, daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Over 60 vendors will offer clothing, household goods, sweets, leather goods, and regional specialties.

Highlights Kathreinemarkt 2026

Festivities daily 11 AM–10 PM
Over 60 vendors on Hildegardplatz and in the Stadtpark
Family-friendly atmosphere in the center of Kempten
Allgäu specialties and classic funfair cuisine

Programme Kathreinemarkt 2026

Program Outline 2026

October 23 – October 31 — Fair on Königsplatz, daily 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
October 24 – 26 — Market on Hildegardplatz and in the Stadtpark, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Attractions

Dodgems and children's carousel
Classic amusement stalls, shooting galleries, games of chance
Throwing stalls and games for families
Food stalls offering Allgäu specialties and classic funfair cuisine

Prices Kathreinemarkt 2026

Admission to the fairgrounds and market is free. Prices for rides and stalls are displayed on-site.

Practical information

Practical information — Kathreinemarkt

Getting There

Kempten is easily accessible by train (ICE/RE) and bus. It's a 10-minute walk from the main train station to Königsplatz. By car, take the A 7 or A 96 (exit Kempten).

Admission

Free admission. Food, drinks, and amusement rides are paid for on-site.

Tip

The market is less crowded on weekday mornings; it can get busy on weekends. Families tend to visit in the afternoon, and many stalls offer special deals at family prices.

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.