Allgäuhalle, Architectural heritage monument in Kempten, Germany.
The Allgäuhalle is a building with distinctive roof structures that was originally built in 1928 as a cattle breeding hall on the former livestock market square. A large extension on the southern side was added in 1931 and served for livestock housing.
The building was created in 1928 as the center of the city's cattle breeding exhibitions. From 1943 onwards, it was used as a sub-camp of Dachau concentration camp during the occupation and played a dark role until the end of World War II.
The building houses a monument to cattle breeding, featuring a large bull sculpture made of shell limestone that has stood there since 1928. This artwork shows how important livestock farming was to the city and its economic development.
The site is accessible today, but events with more than 200 visitors require special approval from authorities since the venue is not classified as an official assembly location. Visitors should keep this in mind when planning larger gatherings or activities.
The building today stands in a situation with multiple possible futures, with different concepts ranging from a cultural district to a regional market space being discussed. This debate about its future use shows how places with difficult histories can be reinterpreted.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
