Kempten (Allgäu)

After a long night of deep talks and laughter, we allowed ourselves a bit of a sleep-in—though not for too long, as there was plenty to see and do. From Jule’s hilltop farmhouse, nestled in the rolling green of the Allgäu, we drove into the region’s “metropolis”: Kempten.

Our first stop was the bustling farmers’ market right in front of the cathedral. We filled our bags—and eventually the car trunk—with everything we needed for the weekend: meats for the grill, fresh cheeses, veggies, treats, and of course, some local coffee. It’s always such a joy to interact with the vendors, sample little bites here and there, and just soak in the local atmosphere.

Once properly stocked up, we headed to Café Mauerblümchen for breakfast. A bit on the pricey side, but cozy and charming nonetheless.

After breakfast, we split up for a while—Sanjay and I wanted to explore Kempten a bit more. We wandered up to Castle Hill, strolled through the old town, admired the city hall and the cathedral. Naturally, I made time for coffee. We stopped by Weber Manufaktur & Rösterei, and I couldn’t resist a quick cappuccino at the Purschwarz coffee trolley set up on the market. I remembered them from my last visit—still excellent, still super knowledgeable.

Eventually, we made our way back to Jule’s farmhouse. The rest of the afternoon was pure bliss: lounging at the picnic bench, gazing out at the mountains, sipping on bubbly, soaking in the sun and the quiet beauty of the Allgäu.

As the sun began to dip, it was time to fire up the grill. One delicious course after another came off the barbecue—perfectly prepared by Thomas, using all those market-fresh ingredients. Surrounded by great company, with good food and wine in abundance, we wrapped up another unforgettable day in the heart of southern Germany.Read more