Kaufbeuren, Medieval town in Swabia, Germany
Description
Kaufbeuren is an independent town in Swabia and sits along the Wertach river between hills and fields. The old center shows houses with timber framing and plastered facades, while the surrounding districts consist of residential neighborhoods and green spaces.
History
The settlement received town rights in the 13th century and grew into an important trading hub in the Allgäu region. After the war, the former military grounds were converted to civilian use and now shape parts of the townscape.
Culture
The name Kaufbeuren points to its role as a trading place along the Wertach river, where merchants conducted their business for centuries. This heritage shows in the markets and shops throughout the old town, where locals still do their shopping along narrow lanes and open squares.
Practical
The old town is best explored on foot, with most points of interest within walking distance of each other. Visitors find plenty of signage in the center and can orient themselves using prominent towers.
Did you know?
The annual children's festival brings together over 1600 costumed participants who parade through the streets. The procession shows historical scenes from the town's past, while spectators along the route watch the performances.
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Irsee Abbey
4.9 km
Eisstadion Kaufbeuren
625 m
Burg Kemnat
2.8 km
Herz-Jesu-Kirche
3.3 km
St. Martin
114 m
Fünfknopfturm Kaufbeuren
401 m
Kloster Kaufbeuren
308 mSt. Blasius
439 mSt. Peter und Paul
4.8 km
Dreifaltigkeitskirche
112 mJordanpark
512 m
St. Dominikus
643 m
Rüdiger-Brunnen
3.2 km
Stadtmuseum Kaufbeuren
242 m
Town hall in Kaufbeuren
35 m
Isergebirgs-Museum Neugablonz
3.9 km
Feuerwehrmuseum Kaufbeuren-Ostallgäu
180 m
Stadttheater Kaufbeuren
104 m
Burgstall Irsee
4.9 km
Kunsthaus Kaufbeuren
136 m
Christi Himmelfahrt
3.4 kmAugsburger Straße 4
676 m
Jordan Badepark
514 m
St. Thomas
1.9 km
Jesuitenkolleg Kaufbeuren
126 mHöfelmayrkapelle
1.7 km
Gaswerk Kaufbeuren
483 mPfarrhaus
4.8 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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