Kaufbeuren is an independent city in the Regierungsbezirk of Schwaben, southern Bavaria. Interestingly, the city is completely enclaved within the district of Ostallgäu.

Partner towns

• Ferrara (1991)
• Szombathely (1992)

Historical residents

• Ludwig Ganghofer
• Hans Magnus Enzensberger
• Sophie von La Roche
• Didi Hegen
• Walter Riester
• Maria Creszentia Höss