Outlook: Winter 2025/26

• Winter camping 2025/26: Numerous sites in the Allgäu offer pitches with electricity, heated sanitary facilities, and short distances to winter activities during the cold season. Snow conditions and cross-country trail openings vary; current conditions are continuously published by regional tourism offices.
• Advent and holiday weekends: Around Advent and the turn of the year, demand is high. Early reservations for pitches and glamping accommodations pay off.
• Winter sports base camp: For ski resorts and cross-country regions within reach of Kempten, campsites serve as a starting point for day trips. Make sure you have sufficient power supply and winter-proof equipment.

Season Windows 2026 for Campers

Spring 2026 (March–May)

• Pre- and mid-season often with good availability outside of school holidays.
• Easter and Pentecost lead to increased demand; reservation is recommended.

Summer 2026 (June–August)

• Peak season at lakes and in the Alpine foothills with highly sought-after sites.
• Glamping and family pools are especially popular; book early.

Autumn 2026 (September–October)

• Late summer and golden autumn with clear nights and stable weather conditions.
• Traditional cattle drives (Viehscheide) in the Allgäu attract visitors and increase demand for beds and pitches.

Late Year 2026 (November–December)

• Shorter operational breaks at individual sites are possible; the winter camping season starts depending on the provider from Advent.

Important Bavarian Holidays 2026 for Travel Planning

Holidays typically lead to higher occupancy. For 2026 in Bavaria, the following are relevant, among others:

• New Year's Day: January 1, 2026
• Epiphany: January 6, 2026
• Good Friday: April 3, 2026
• Easter Monday: April 6, 2026
• Labour Day: May 1, 2026
• Ascension Day: May 14, 2026
• Pentecost Monday: May 25, 2026
• Corpus Christi (in Bavaria): June 4, 2026
• Assumption Day (in parts of Bavaria): August 15, 2026
• German Unity Day: October 3, 2026
• All Saints' Day (in Bavaria): November 1, 2026
• 1st and 2nd Christmas Day: December 25 and 26, 2026

Tip: Bridge days around Ascension, Pentecost, and Corpus Christi are especially popular. If you are flexible, plan your arrival and departure outside these peaks.

Selected Recurring Events 2026 in the Kempten Area (Outlook)

The following formats are announced for 2026 or are regularly expected. Exact dates are published by the respective organizer.

• Allgäu Festival Week (Kempten, August 2026): Traditional fair and cultural festival in the city center; larger visitor flows and increased demand for pitches in the city area.
• Kempten Jazz Spring (Spring 2026): Concerts at several venues; suitable for cultural short trips with a camping base near the city.
• Viehscheid in the Allgäu (September 2026): Cattle drives at several locations in the region; popular weekends with high occupancy.
• Oberstdorf Music Summer (Summer 2026): Classical and crossover concerts; easily combined with camping in the southern Allgäu.

Note: For event weekends, early reservation of pitches and arrival by public transport, where available, is recommended.

Planning and Reservation for 2026

• Many businesses publish quotas and booking periods several months in advance. Check the sites' websites regularly and sign up for newsletters.
• Winter suitability: For stays in the first quarter of 2026, frost-proof water connections, 16-amp electricity, and winter-proof equipment are recommended.
• Observe rules: Wild camping is generally not permitted in Bavaria outside designated areas. Use official (camping) sites and pitches in the region.