FAMILY OUTINGS
IN THE ALLGÄU
Museums
Animals
Sport
Action
OUR FAVORITE ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES
Activities in the Allgäu region are as multifaceted as the Allgäu region itself. Especially families can choose between all sorts of destinations. No one misses out. The region surrounding Kempten, for example, offers a large range of family-friendly hiking trails and fun swimming options in summer. If you are looking for indoor activities, you can discover one of the many museums, for example. This page provides you with our personal favourites and recommendations.
MUCH TO DISCOVER
ALLGÄU MOUNTAIN FARMER MUSEUM
The Allgäu mountain farmer museum (“Allgäuer Bergbauernmuseum”) is an unforgettable experience, especially for families with small children. Excitement, fun and a lot of action await you. The picturesque historical buildings of the open-air museum, at a height of 1,000 metres, allows visitors to dive headfirst into the life of mountain farmers 200 years ago. The “Sattler” farm provides fascinating insights into milk production with a walk-in cow stomach and informative explanatory videos. Visitors can become active, play in the hay barn, load hay with pedal tractors or explore the adventure playground. The museum is also home to old animal breeds, such as the “Allgäuer Braunvieh” cow, mountain sheep and silver Italian chickens. The “Rosshütte” with its poacher’s room gives an impressive visualisation of how mountain farmers transported wood and tells gripping stories of hunting and poaching in the Alps.
After a successful day out, the alp “Höfle-Alp” is the perfect place to dine while enjoying a beautiful panoramic view.
You can find more information here.
HISTORY
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARC CAMBODUNUM
Did you know? You have arrived in the oldest city in Germany!
This area by the “Iller” has been populated for more than 2,000 years now. Kempten–formerly called “Cambodunum”–was, at the time, a very important city with many buildings which now have historical significance.
The archaeological park “Cambodunum” (APC), only ten minutes by foot from the hotel, is the largest Roman park in southern Germany and showcases the archaeological findings from the Roman city of Cambodunum.
The ancient way of living becomes evident in monuments and findings from over 130 years of archaeological work. Discover the temple district and the small thermal baths, the private bath of the Roman governor. In the open park area, the foundation walls of the forum and basilica mark the centre of the first capital of the alp province “Rhaetia”.
Opening hours indoor area & museum: March-November, Tuesday to Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
You can find more information here.
FRIENDS WITH FUR
PETTING ZOO IN BURGBERG
A very special experience, especially for our small guests: the petting zoo “Burgberger Streichelzoo”. Here, your children can watch and pet goats, chickens, lambs and many other animals. This charming little petting zoo is perfect for an outing into the world of animals. The cosy terrace invites you to sit down for a meal and also allows you to continue watching the animals.
We ask you to treat the animals with respect and care.
CLOSE TO NATURE
SQUIRREL FOREST IN FISCHEN
In the forest “Weidachwald” in Fischen, you can experience trusting squirrels in their natural habitat. This is a part of the forest and not an animal park. The animals live under ideal conditions and are used to visitors. You can offer them the right kinds of treats, such as walnuts, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, apples or carrots, and if you are lucky, they might eat them from your hand. We ask you to treat the animals with respect and care.
A path with five stops provides information about squirrels.
The forest is perfect for families with children and is easy to reach from the grocery store “Netto”. Cross the train tracks at the right and then pass the playground and herb garden. The adventure begins directly behind the minigolf course in the forest.
PURE ACTION
SUMMER TOBOGGAN RUN
Fun for guests of all ages! The summer toboggan run at the “Hündle” mountain is 850 metres long and, with its 16 curves and two jumps, guarantees an action-packed ride. The “Hündle” offers many family activities in addition to the summer toboggan run: Hiking, a playground, a pleasant restaurant and a minigolf course.
For safety reasons, the toboggan run is only open in dry weather conditions. You can find the opening hours and prices on the website.
ROPES COURSE GRÜNTENSEE
Get up high at the beautiful lake “Grüntensee” near Wertach! Here, climbing enthusiasts can get their money’s worth. The ropes course offers different levels of difficulty, guaranteeing excitement and action. The ropes course “Bärenfalle” at the adventure mountain “Alpsee Bergwelt” in Immenstadt is also a great attraction for climbing enthusiasts.
You can find more information here.
AT THE BACHTELWEIHER
MINIGOLF
You have just arrived and a round of minigolf sounds just right? We have the perfect destination for you!
The lake “Bachtelweiher” is located on the outskirts of Kempten. A charming minigolf course directly at the lakeside invites guests to have a go. The 18 different courses offer something for everyone. On top of that, children can visit the petting zoo and you can enjoy a rewarding drink in the beer garden.
You can find more information here.