Kempten Christmas Market
Advent magic at Rathausplatz with the Kempten Christkind
About Christmas Market Kempten
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Advent Magic in the Heart of Kempten
The Kempten Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Allgäu and southern Bavaria. From November 27 to December 23, 2026, the Rathausplatz, in the shadow of the baroque Kempten Town Hall, will be transformed into an illuminated Advent landscape with traditional wooden huts, Christmas trees, and fairy lights. With over 2,000 years of city history, Kempten is one of Germany's oldest cities — the market celebrates this heritage with a baroque and festive staging in the state of Bavaria.
Opening with the Kempten Christkind
The festive opening takes place on Friday, November 27, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. The Mayor will welcome guests together with the Kempten Christkind, who will return for numerous appearances at the market in the following Advent weeks. The Christkind is a firmly established tradition in the Allgäu — the annually re-elected young woman in golden robes is one of the symbolic figureheads of the Kempten Christmas.
Nativity Scene Culture and Children's Hut
A special feature of the market is the hand-carved larch wood nativity scene on the east side of the town hall, whose almost life-sized figures are presented throughout the Advent season. A nativity path leads through the festively lit arcades, and a nativity exhibition by the Kempten Nativity Friends completes the offering in the town hall foyer. For children, the market has set up its own children's hut with craft activities, a wish letter mailbox to the Christkind, a carousel, and treats like cotton candy and candied almonds.
Craft Market in the Schrannenhalle
On the last market weekend, the craft market will also open in the Schrannenhalle of the town hall. Allgäu artisans will present handmade gift items — from ceramics, felt art, and wood carvings to precious metal works. The market thus complements the hut offerings on the Rathausplatz and is considered a valuable source for high-quality gifts from the Allgäu.
Christmas Market Kempten — edition 2026
Christmas Market Nov 27–Dec 23, 2026
Kempten's Rathausplatz transforms from November 27 to December 23, 2026, into an Advent landscape with wooden huts, Christmas trees, fairy lights, and a baroque staging. Opening on Friday, November 27, from 6 p.m. by the Mayor and the Kempten Christkind, who will visit the market several times in the following weeks.
Highlights of the market include the hand-carved larch wood nativity scene on the east side of the town hall with almost life-sized figures, the nativity path in the arcades, and the nativity exhibition by the Kempten Nativity Friends in the town hall foyer. A dedicated children's hut offers craft activities, a wish letter mailbox to the Christkind, carousel rides, and classics like cotton candy and candied almonds. On the last market weekend, the craft market in the Schrannenhalle expands the offerings with high-quality Allgäu handicrafts.
Programme Christmas Market Kempten 2026
Opening — Friday, November 27, 2026
- 6:00 PM — Festive opening by the Mayor and the Kempten Christkind
- Welcome program on Rathausplatz
Daily Program
- Daily from 12:00 PM — Market operations on Rathausplatz
- Sunday–Thursday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Appearances by the Kempten Christkind as announced
Ongoing Offers Throughout Advent
- Hand-carved larch wood nativity scene on the east side of the town hall
- Nativity path in the arcades
- Nativity exhibition by the Kempten Nativity Friends in the town hall foyer
- Children's hut with crafts, wish letter mailbox, carousel, cotton candy, candied almonds
Last Weekend — Craft Market
- Schrannenhalle Town Hall — Allgäu handicrafts and gift items
Last Market Day
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026 — last day of opening
Highlights Christmas Market Kempten 2026
- Opening Nov 27 with the Kempten Christkind
- Hand-carved larch wood nativity scene with life-sized figures
- Nativity path in the arcades, nativity exhibition in the town hall foyer
- Children's hut with crafts and wish letter mailbox
- Craft market in the Schrannenhalle on the last weekend
- Free admission — over four Advent weekends
Prices Christmas Market Kempten 2026
Free admission to the market, nativity path, and all stage programs. Food, handicrafts, and carousel rides at individual prices set by showmen and exhibitors. The craft market in the Schrannenhalle also has free admission.
Practical information — Christmas Market Kempten
Getting Here
By train to Kempten Hauptbahnhof (10-minute walk to Rathausplatz). By car via the A 7 (Würzburg–Füssen), exit Kempten. Park-and-Ride recommended — the city center is very busy during the Advent weekend. Parking garages Forum Allgäu and Parkhaus Bahnhof offer central parking spaces.
Opening Hours and Admission
Opening on Nov 27 from 6 p.m. Open daily from 12 p.m.: Sunday–Thursday until 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 9 p.m. Last market day December 23, 2026. Free admission.
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Where it takes place Christmas Market Kempten
Rathausplatz und Schrannenhalle Kempten
Rathausplatz, 87435 Kempten (Allgäu)