Kempten (Allgäu), Germany

Capital City

With a population of 135,000, Kempten is the largest town in the Allgäu region of Bavaria, Germany. However, beneath its historical charm lies a persistent bureaucratic headache - the city was once two separate settlements that united only in 1819 after centuries of conflict. The climate is temperate, but the city's turbulent past has left it prone to natural disasters, including a devastating fire in 69 AD that destroyed much of the original Roman settlement. While Kempten boasts impressive Roman ruins and medieval architecture, its complicated history and red tape make it best suited for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path German experience, not a seamless relocation.