Allgäuer Burgenmuseum

About the museum

The Allgäuer Burgenmuseum has existed since 1985 under the sponsorship of the Allgäuer Burgenverein e. V. (Allgäu Castles Association) and was initially housed at Westendstraße 21 in Kempten. In 2004 it moved to the warden's house on the Burghalde, in the former fortress (Veste). The move was the occasion to completely rework the museum concept, which has been continually updated since then.

The museum is a volunteer-run private museum and part of Kempten's museum landscape. It regards itself as the only museum on castle studies in the Allgäu and is financed through admission fees, donations and grants.

In numerous time windows it shows the development of the Allgäu castles from the 12th/13th century to the present day. One focus is “Living and Household”: archaeological finds, historical originals and high-quality replicas of everyday objects and tableware give an impression of the good parlors (guten Stuben) of the Allgäu nobility. In addition there are weapons, armor parts, models and reconstruction drawings; some objects, such as helmets and chain mail, may be touched.

Highlights

• Development of the Allgäu castles from the 12th century to today, in time windows
• Good parlors of castle residents with finds, originals and replicas
• Helmets and chain mail to touch
• Castle play area for small visitors
• Museum in the warden's house on the Burghalde with a view of Kempten

Permanent exhibition

• Burgenwelt des Allgäus – Time windows show the development of the Allgäu castles and the life of castle residents with finds, originals, models and reconstructions.

Founded

1985

Operated by

Allgäuer Burgenverein e. V.

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

All rooms are on ground level without thresholds or steps. Wheelchair users and people with walking difficulties reach the Burghalde via the residents' access road (Freudental – An der Lützelburg – Burghalde). There is no accessible toilet in the museum, but there is one on the grounds of the Burghalde.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

All exhibits are arranged within easy view of children; helmets, chain mail and armor may be touched. A castle play area complements the visit; there is also a playground on the Burghalde.

Getting there & parking

On foot from Burgstraße via the stairs toward the Burghalde or the open-air stage, through the castle gate and to the left to the warden's house. There is no parking on the Burghalde itself.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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