Memmingen

Memmingen is a city of about 42,000 people in the German Federal State of Bavaria. The numerous courtyards, patricians' houses and fortification in its old town are well worth seeing. Due to its proximity to the Allgäu region it is also a popular base for tourists who are planning to visit the Bavarian Alps or Lake Constance.

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Memmingen Halal Explorer

Memmingen is a small town with central functions in a rural area of Bavaria. Tourism was once widely limited to guests from places around. With the opening of the Allgäu Airport increasingly more international guests, discover the charm of the town which is conveniently located for trips to the tourism regions around as well as to the popular destinations Ulm, Augsburg and Munich.

Travel to Memmingen

Memmingen can be easily reached via car, train and plane.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Memmingen

The train station is about a 5minutes walk away from the town center. There are luggage lockers next to the building. If all lockers are in use it is suggested to ask at the DB booking office for alternatives.

Remember there are special train tickets for Baden-Württemberg (Baden-Württemberg-Ticket) and Bavaria (Bayern-Ticket). With these ticket up to five people can use all regional trains for a whole day for about 21 - 38 € (all together). Both ticket types are valid for travelling to Memmingen. The Bayern-Ticket also covers the costs for the local public bus transport. More information about these tickets can be obtained from the Deutsche Bahn].

FlughafenMemmingenVorfeldRyanair - While Memmingen Airport grew to become a port of call for a variety of airlines, Ryanair still dominates it when it comes to the number of connections offered

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Memmingen

• Allgäu Airport Memmingen IATA Flight Code: FMM 47.988888, 10.239445 - Memmingen Airport Memmingen-Allgäu Airport-Terminal is located about 2.5 kilometers from the downtown of Memmingen and primarily serves as a hub for no frills airlines. Ryanair serves the airport and offers Flights from Alghero, Alicante, Dublin, Edinburgh, Faro, Girona, London Stansted Airport, Malaga, Manchester, Palma, Porto, Reus, Rome, "Stockholm"-Skavsta, Trapani and Valencia. Wizzair connects Memmingen with Kiev, Lviv and Belgrade. The airport is sometimes deceptively named to suggest it being closer to Munich than it actually is.

A public bus service in front of the terminal connects the airport with the train station in the centre of town. The bus ride with the bus lines 810/811 or 2 costs €3 and takes about 10 minutes. A taxi from the airport to the town will cost between €10 and €15.

By car

Memmingen is right at the intersection of the A7 (Hamburg - Hanover - Ulm - Memmingen - Füssen) and A96 (to Austria and Munich) autobahns.

How to get around in Memmingen

By foot

The town center is small enough to walk to all places of interest in the city. You can get a free map at the tourist office ("Stadtinformation") at the market square.

How to travel around Memmingen on a bicycle ?

Going by bike is a fast way to get around in Memmingen. This way you get around independently from the rather poor public transport and moreover this way you might even visit some attractions in and around Memmingen which are not easy to reach by foot. Special signs for cyclists point the direction to regional bicycle routes. The Iller-Radweg is a long-distance route leading to Ulm in the north and to Oberstdorf in the south. The Kneipp-Radweg leads to the spas Bad Grönenbach and Bad Wörishofen. Bicycles can be hired at:

• Rad- und Rollercenter Heiss Wernher-von-Braun-Str. 18 ☎ +49 8331 9255000

• Memmingen Airport - ☎ +49 8331 9842000

• Radl-Stadl Unterdorfstr. 29 - 33 ☎ +49 8331 82537 E-bikes only.

Travel on a Bus in Memmingen

However, if you you plan to visit nearby attractions out of town taking a /nahverkehr.html?&L=1 bus might be the right choice. The bus station is next to the train station. Tickets can be purchased when entering the bus. Please check the return times in advance. After 7pm there is no regular bus service but a so called "Anrufsammeltaxi" (hailed shared taxi), where a telephone notification in advance is necessary. Connections for public transport (within Bavaria) can be looked up at www.bayern-fahrplan.de].

By car

If you choose to discover the nationside around Memmingen, smaller villages in the Allgäu region or if you want to follow the touristic route "Oberschwäbische Barockstraße" you may decide to hire a car. At the airport you will find the vehicle hire agencies Sixt, Herz and Europcar. Another vehicle hire service by Europcar is near the train station. A local vehicle hire service called "Auto Greif" is located at Colmarerstr. 34.

What to see in Memmingen

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Medieval old town

The medieval old town center consists of several attractions:

• Market place This is one of the most picturesque sites in the town. It is surrounded by the town hall and the Großzunft(Guildhouse) and the Steuerhaus (tax house). On Tuesday and Saturday morning there is a farmers market held, where fresh vegetables and fruit are being sold.

• Medieval city gates and towers form a part of the old towns fortification: About 2 kilometers of the town wall, including five towers and five gates have been preserved.

• St. Martin's church - ☎ +49 8331-856920 This is one of the oldest churches in Upper Swabia and the towns ladmark. The building with a height of about 65 metres is still tody the towns highest building. Seasonally from May to October the tower of the church can be visited in the course of a guided tour. Tours in English may be feasible, if you ask in advance.

• Antonierkloster The well preserved former Hospital Brothers of St. Anthony monastery has been built in the 15th century. Today the building is used as local library, museum and event house for lectures, Kabarett or art exhibitions.

• Kreuzherrenkloster - Former monastery.

Municipal parks

Around the old town walls where the moats used to be in the Middle Ages public park areas have been created. The moats have been filled up with exception of the "hohe Wacht" in the south of the old town and a part of the "Königsgraben" south of the "Westertorplatz". One of the parks is the Zollergarten a short woalk north of the market place. In the north outside the old town there is a wider-ranging park named "Neue Welt". Although it is a 10-minutes walk away from the center it is a popular place for relaxation. A organic juice garden, Kneipp facility, volleyball field, streetball court and a skate park are a part of it.

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Top Muslim Travel Tips for Memmingen

• Walk along the touristic routes "Roter Weg" (red route) and "Grüner Weg" (green route). These will guide you to most of the sights in town.

• Eissporthalle - Hühnerbergstraße 19 ☎ +49 8331-62430 Opening Hours: Usually open from September until March €4 Visit the ice rink Eissporthalle Memmingen and do some ice-skating or Bavarian Curling.

• Strike Bowling - Haußmannstr. 2a - Bowling Center with 6 tracks and restaurant in the southern part of the town.

Local events in Memmingen

• Memminger Jahrmarkt - Annual fair |

| year= | October | |month= is special because of its location. Public streets and places right in the town centre are closed to traffic to make room for the fair.

• Memmingen blüht Shopping and Familyday - Hours: May. Lots of activities and market stalls throughout the city.
• Fischertag - Fisherman's day |

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• Wallenstein Festival - Europe's biggest historic festival -

2023 Event | July | |date= With about 4,500 participants this festival is one of the biggest historical re-enactments in Europe. It takes place every four years and commemorates the invasion by Wallenstein in 1630.

Pikeniere Wallenstein-Festspiele Memmingen - Historical parade during the "Wallenstein Festspiele" Fischertag2 - |Fischertag in Memmingen at 8 o'clock in the morning

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Memmingen

The major shopping street starts at the marketplace and leads directly to the Schrannenplatz.

Halal Restaurants in Memmingen

• Zur blauen Traube - Kramerstr. 8 ☎ +49 8331 3326
• Weinstube Weber am Bach - Untere Bachgasse 2
• Moritz - Weinmarkt 6-8 ☎ +49 8331 9299224
• Las Carretas - Schrannengasse 5 on the 1st flor of a building right at the Schranenplatz ☎ +49 8331 496676 Mexican restaurant and cocktail café. Happy hour from 7 pm to 8 pm.

• Klösterle - Im Klösterle 1 ☎ +49 8331 497600 Regional meals.

• Ristorante Palazzo - Goldhoferstr. 7 ☎ +49 8331 4906855 Situated on a business park outside the inner city is one of the best Italian restaurants in the region.

Cafés

• Café Hamptons - Marktplatz 16 right at the market square - Modern mediterranean café.

• Coffee Fellows - Am Theaterplatz - A coffeehouse chain which is popular in southern Germany. Free WiFi.

Pubs

For a pub crawl start your way at Lindentorstraße near the train station, head to the Schrannenplatz and then continue along the street Baumstraße. On your way you will find an amount of pubs and bars.

• Münchner Kindl - Lindentorstraße 5 ☎ +49 8331 9748899 Opening Hours: opened daily
• Kellys Irish Pub | Ulmer Straße 13 ☎ +49 8331 9284899 Opening Hours: opened daily

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Memmingen

Memmingen - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Memmingen, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Memmingen. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Memmingen and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Memmingen. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Memmingen. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMemmingen: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Memmingen.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Memmingen: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Memmingen, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Memmingen.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Memmingen, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Memmingen, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Memmingen and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Memmingen, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Memmingen, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Memmingen without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Memmingen is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Memmingen.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Gasthof Lindenbad - Lindenbadstraße 18 47.989392, 10.188648 550 metres to the station ☎ +49 8331 3278 SGL 25/30€; DBL 50/60€; BKF 5€; garage 5€ - Supposedly the cheapest way to stay in Memmingen. Less than a 10 minutes walk to the town center.

• Pension Erb - Zollergraben 5 centrally located only 3 minutes walking distance from the market square; 600m to the station ☎ +49 8331 - 8 48 68 SGL 41€; DBL 71€ - Very central and yet quiet and reasonably priced. Breakfast included.

• Gasthof Schwabenhof - Illerstraße 42 1.4 kilometers to the station ☎ +49 9 83 31- 6 28 72 SGL 39€; DBL 68€ - Located outside the downtown. Might be a choice for low-budget tourists.

• Hotel Weisses Ross - Salzstr. 12 400m to the station. Very central. ☎ +49 8331 936-0 - SGL 79€; DBL 115€; TPL 135€ Ideally located, good reputation.

• Hotel Falken | Roßmarkt 3 - 5 500m to the station ☎ +49 833 194 510 - SGL 75/78 €; 100/120,00€; TPL 138€; EB 19€; dog 8,50€

• Hotel Engelkeller - Königsgraben 9 47.985732, 10.176322 850m to the station ☎ +49 8331 98 444 90 SGL 82€; DBL 118€; EB 25€; baby cot 18€; dog 8€, parking 0€
• Drexel's Parkhotel - Ulmer Str. 7 next to the city hall; 700m to the station ☎ +49 8331 9320 - SGL 63-89€ DBL 84-117€

Telecommunications in Memmingen

Post office

A post office in the inner city of Memmingen can be found at Lindentorstr. 22. Other postal offices are in Machnigstr. 4, Augsburger Str. 90, Wernher-von-Braun-Str. 21, Dr.-Karl-Lenz-Str. 4 and Oberer Kirchweg 1.

Internet access

Throughout the city (e.g. near the market place) you will find public Wi-Fi hotspots. Some might be limited to a certain timespan.

Nearby

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• Buxheim Charterhouse (4 kilometers west)
• Huge Benedictine abbey and lavish late-Baroque basilica in the village of Ottobeuren, dubbed the "Swabian Escorial" (11 kilometers southeast). The abbey can be visited by regional bus from the central bus station (next to the train station) in Memmingen.
• Schwäbisches Bauernhofmuseum in Illerbeuren (12 kilometers south): Swabian Open-Air Museum with historic farmhouses. Weekdays it can be visited by bus.
• Baroque pilgrimage church Maria Steinbach (15 kilometers south of Memmingen, another 3 kilometers from Illerbeuren)
• Skyline Park (amusement park) near Bad Wörishofen (35 kilometers east)

Travel Next

Cities of touristic interest around Memmingen that can be visited easily by train or car:

• Kempten (35 kilometers south, 20–30 minutes by train)
• Ulm (60 kilometers north, 40 minutes by train)
• Augsburg (85 kilometers northeast, 65 minutes by train, change in Buchloe)
• Munich (115 kilometers east, 1:15 hours by train)
• Allgäu region which stretches from the prealpine lands up to the Bavarian Alps (e.g. Sonthofen is 65 kilometers south, one hour by train).
• Lake Constance region. E.g. you can easily get to Lindau by train (65 kilometers southwest, 1–1:15 hours).

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