Kempten

Kempten combines Roman foundations with an active Allgäu townscape in a way that reflects its position on the Iller River in southern Bavaria. The town grew from Cambodunum, a Roman settlement whose remains are preserved in the Archaeological Park Cambodunum, including a temple precinct, baths and residential structures. Later, Kempten developed around two distinct powers: the Free Imperial City and the Prince-Abbey of Kempten. Baroque St. Lorenz Basilica and the adjacent Residenz recall the abbey’s presence, while the historic centre remains the social focus. The nearby Allgäu foothills place the city within a region shaped by Alpine approaches rather than Bavaria’s larger urban corridors. Browse other webcams across Bavaria to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

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