Turmfest in Kaufbeuren: A summer festival full of history and music!

Turmfest in Kaufbeuren: A summer festival full of history and music!

On July 12, 2025, Kaufbeuren experienced a refreshing tower festival that thrilled young and old alike. Numerous visitors gathered around the city's landmark, the Five Button Tower, to enjoy the diverse offerings and the colorful program. The celebrations began at 2 p.m. with a warm welcome from Klaus Müller, the first chairman of the Fünf Knopfurtum Friends' Association, and Dr. Erika Rössler, the 3rd mayor of Kaufbeuren. wir-sind-kaufbeuren.de reports that the day was full of exciting activities that appealed to all ages.

For the little guests there were fairy tales and creative offers such as “Querkunstkinder” in the Witch Tower. Adults, on the other hand, could take part in interesting tours, listen to readings or listen to musical performances. The historical flair was underlined by tours of the tower and the open Blasius Church and the city wall.

A program for every taste

The event program offered a colorful mix: A staged reading entitled “The Ghosts of Buron” by Adolf von Buron and Melanie Gallien attracted numerous listeners. Musically, it was varied, including performances by the dance festival fanfare band and the brass ensemble. For all fans of modern sounds there were the bands “5 Permille” and “Allgäuer Duranand”, while Felix Simm ensured a good atmosphere with his KF rap. The celebration concluded with the singing of the Buron song together, which underscored the community and joy of the visitors.

The Five Button Tower is not only an architectural highlight, but also a meeting place. Its location above the old town, together with the impressive city wall and the St. Blaise Church, offers a picturesque backdrop that captivates visitors. allgaeu.de highlights that visitors were able to climb the six floors of the tower to enjoy the fantastic views from the top.

Practical information about the festival

The hungry guests were well catered for: a variety of food and drinks were available, complemented by a varied supporting program around the tower. The Kaufbeuren district bands provided a festive atmosphere with the tower blowing at the end of the festival. However, visitors should note that there were no parking spaces available directly at the Five Button Tower. Practical options were found at the Aktienbrauerei, at the Zeppelinhalle, on Hölzlestrasse and in Hohen Buchleutheim in the S-Parkhaus Süd.

The high number of visitors and the positive atmosphere make it clear: the Tower Festival has now established itself as an integral part of the city's cultural calendar. It beautifully combines local history, culture and community, providing an unforgettable experience for all in attendance. The city and the support association have already announced new beautification measures to make this special place even more attractive for visitors.