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© Bavarian Palace Department, www.schloesser.bayern.de, Photo: Uwe Gaasch

Prunkräume in der Residenz (Staterooms in the Residence)

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Opening Times
Closed today
Address
Residenzplatz 4–6
87435 Kempten
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Founded around 750, the Benedictine monastery was destroyed in the Thirty Years' War. Prince-Abbot Roman Giel von Gielsberg had the church and residence rebuilt from 1652 onwards as Germany's first monumental monastery complex. The furnishing of the prince-abbot's living quarters was carried out between 1732 and 1742 in the late Régencestyle, the throne room alone already leading into the Rococo. The uniqueness of the rooms lies on the one hand in the combination of sacred and profane elements, and on the other hand in the strong, warm colours, which give the impression of homeliness, comfort and cheerfulness.

Last edited on 02.01.2025

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  • Opening Times

    Closed today

    Visit only by guided tours

    In the timeframe of 01. January until 31. March:

    • Saturdays: 10:00-16:00
    • Sundays: 10:00-16:00

    In the timeframe of 01. April until 30. September:

    • Tuesdays: 09:00-15:45
    • Wednesdays: 09:00-15:45
    • Thursdays: 09:00-15:45
    • Fridays: 09:00-15:45
    • Saturdays: 09:00-15:45
    • Sundays: 09:00-15:45

    In the timeframe of 01. October until 31. October:

    • Tuesdays: 10:00-16:00
    • Wednesdays: 10:00-16:00
    • Thursdays: 10:00-16:00
    • Fridays: 10:00-16:00
    • Saturdays: 10:00-16:00
    • Sundays: 10:00-16:00

    In the timeframe of 01. November until 30. November:

    • Saturdays: 10:00-16:00
    • Sundays: 10:00-16:00

    Holidays:

    • 06.01.2026
      Epiphany: 10:00-16:00
    • 03.04.2026
      Good Friday: 09:00-15:45
    • 05.04.2026
      Easter Sunday: 09:00-15:45
    • 06.04.2026
      Easter Monday: 09:00-15:45
    • 01.05.2026
      Labour Day: 09:00-15:45
    • 14.05.2026
      Ascension Day: 09:00-15:45
    • 25.05.2026
      Pentecost Monday: 09:00-15:45
    • 04.06.2026
      Corpus Christi: 09:00-15:45
    • 15.08.2026
      Assumption Day: 09:00-15:45
    • 15.08.2026
      Assumption Day: 10:00-16:00
    • 01.11.2026
      All Saints' Day: 10:00-16:00
    • 26.12.2026
      Boxing Day: 10:00-16:00

    Closed on all other holidays

  • Inclusion

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  • Contact

    Address

    Residenzplatz 4–6
    87435 Kempten

    Telephone contact

    • General enquiries: 0831 256-1249

    E-Mail

    poststelle.fa-ke(at)finanzamt.bayern.de (opens your email program)

    Website

    https://www.schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/kempten.htm (external link, opens in a new window)

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    Tourism Region

    Allgäu
    Swabia

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Exterior façade of the residence with a tower (opens enlarged image)
Kempten Residence © Bavarian Palace Department, www.schloesser.bayern.de. Photo: Uwe Gaasch

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