Birthplace of civil rights Kramerzunft - Shopkeepers’ Guild
In 1525, the Guild of Shopkeepers is where the peasants of Upper Swabia demanded their freedom and the abolition of serfdom in the 12 Articles.
Historical buildings and places
You will be amazed by the sumptuous buildings, simple craftsmen’s quarters and colourful façades.
Churches and ecclesiastical buildings
Be enchanted by our beautiful churches and ecclesiastical buildings.
City wall, gates and towers
The kilometre-long, well-preserved city wall around the old town which once upon a time had seven gates and 26 towers is the largest monument of the city.
Stadtbach
The picturesque river flows right through the Old Town, flanked by terraces, restaurants and cafés. Serving as a water source and drainage system until the 20th century. The site where Fishing Day is held.
Admire Memmingen's skyline
From May until the end of October, the parish office of St Martin offers daily guided tours of the tower of St Martin’s. A tour guide receives tower visitors daily at 3 pm by the tower staircase in Zangmeisterstraße, telling visitors interesting aspects of the tower history on the ascent up the stairs. A fabulous view awaits you at the top...even as far as the Alps on a clear day!
