Marktoberdorf is the capital of the Bavarian district of Ostallgäu in the Regierungsbezirk of Swabia. Marktoberdorf is near Kempten, Füssen, known for the castle Neuschwanstein, Bad Wörishofen, and Schongau. The nearest larger city is Kaufbeuren, eleven kilometers away. Marktoberdorf plays host to the International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf every two years.