Memmingen (Memmingen) — a historic german town & cultural hub in Bavaria at 598 m elevation, served by Ulm Hbf.
Why Visit Memmingen (Memmingen)
Memmingen is a historic german town & cultural hub in Bavaria. Renowned for Memmingen Historic Center & Marktplatz, Memmingen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Memmingen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Memmingen, Bavaria Architecture & Gastronomy, Memmingen rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Ulm Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Memmingen
Memmingen Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Memmingen.
Memmingen Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Memmingen.
Memmingen Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Memmingen.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Memmingen
- Memmingen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Memmingen.
- Memmingen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Memmingen.
- Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Memmingen — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Memmingen.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Memmingen
In Memmingen (Bavaria), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Bavaria (Bayern) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Weißwurst mit Brezn & Süßem Senf: Traditional Munich veal-and-parsley white sausage served before noon in warm broth with a fresh lye pretzel and sweet mustard.
- Schweinshaxe & Knödel: Crispy slow-roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin, potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), and rich dark beer gravy.
- Nürnberger Rostbratwürste & Schäufele: Marjoram-seasoned finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood and Franconian crispy pork shoulder.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Brauhäuser in Memmingen
Memmingen Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Memmingen serving regional Bavaria (Bayern) dishes (€14–€26).
Memmingen Traditional Bäckerei & Konditorei
Neighborhood bakeries offering warm morning Brötchen, pretzels (Brezeln), and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.
Food markets & dining streets: Viktualienmarkt (Munich), Hauptmarkt (Nuremberg) & Bamberg Green Market · Regional drinks: Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier
Getting to Memmingen & Local Transit
By Train: Ulm Hbf. Check our DB ICE & BahnCard Calculator (€) and €58 Deutschlandticket Calculator to compare Super Sparpreis fares with regional passes. By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Memmingen
Combine Memmingen with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Ottobeuren (9.7 km away)
- Ochsenhausen (20 km away)
- Altusried (20.1 km away)
- Dietmannsried (21 km away)
- Leutkirch (21.3 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Bavaria
Explore other destinations across Bavaria:
Munich · Nuremberg · Rothenburg ob der Tauber · Füssen & Neuschwanstein · Füssen · Dinkelsbühl · Bamberg · Mittenwald · Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Berchtesgaden · Lindau (Bodensee) · Regensburg