Memmingen

A compact Bavarian old town

Last reviewed: 3 September 2026

Recommended stay: 1–3 days
Best time to visit: Late spring to early autumn
Airports: FMM

Memmingen at a glance

Memmingen is a compact Bavarian old town of colourful streets and historic gates. The Old Town, medieval gates, town hall, St Martin's Church, Siebendächerhaus, Stadtmuseum and parks sit in a walkable core, with Swabian food and day trips to Neuschwanstein, Munich, Ulm and Lake Constance.

Quick information

Recommended stay1–3 days

Best time to visitLate spring to early autumn

AirportsFMM

Budget travelAccommodation and restaurant choices drive costs most strongly. Check prices shortly before your trip instead of relying on a fixed estimate.

Milder months suit the gates, Marktplatz and park walks. Winter is quieter; use it for museums and as a base for snowy Alpine day trips.

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Memmingen Airport City Shuttle

Shuttle bus between the terminal and Memmingen railway station

Operator fareTransport

Must-see sights

Old Town

Medieval gates

Town hall

Sights

One-day itinerary

Morning: Marktplatz, Steuerhaus and the old-town walls — one of the best-preserved in Bavaria.
Lunch: Allgäu cheese spaetzle or a Bavarian platter at a Marktplatz restaurant.
Afternoon: St Martin Church interior and a walk along the old fortification towers.
Evening: Dinner at a local Gasthaus with a regional Allgäu menu.

Itineraries

Best areas to stay

Old Town
Altstadt
A compact historic base inside the gates, with quieter nights than Munich and generally modest accommodation.
Best for
First visits, gates and walking
Marktplatz edge
Marktplatz
The civic square, practical for St Martin's and Siebendächerhaus.
Best for
Town hall views and evening streets
Park edge
Stadtpark
Useful with children, a short walk from the gates.
Best for
A greener, quieter stay
Airport / west edge
Flughafenrand
Practical for the airport, less atmospheric than the Old Town.
Best for
Early FMM flights

Approximate budget

Budget
Varies
per day, per person
Simple accommodation, bakery lunches, public transport and free Old Town time; excludes travel to Memmingen.
Mid-range
Varies
per day, per person
Comfortable room, Swabian inn meals, public transport and selected tickets.
Comfort
Varies
per day, per person
Central higher-end accommodation, frequent dining, a hired car and a reserved castle outing.

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