'''Ulm''' is a town at the edge to Bavaria in Baden-Wurttemberg, south west Germany. It has the highest steeple in the world (161.53m), even higher than the Dome of Cologne. Ulm has 120,000 inhabitants.

Understand

Albert Einstein was born here.

Ulm has a lot of dense fog in some times of the year. Especially in late autumn and early spring. Sometimes you can see only 30-50 m far (90-150 ft). The illuminated church looks impressive when it disappears in the fog.

Getting there

By train

The railway station is in the town center, about a 10 minute walk from the cathedral(Ulmer Münster). Remember there are special train tickets for Baden-Wurttemberg and Bayern. With these ticket up to five people can use all regional trains for a whole day for only 30 Euro (all together). Prices may change, so check [http://www.bahn.de/p/view/preise/regional/laendertickets.shtml/ here] (only in German) for latest prices.

By plane

Nearby airports are Munich, Stuttgart, Friedrichshafen and Augsburg. From these Airports you can take the ICE or IC train to get to Ulm.

Getting around

The town center is small enough to walk around, but there are lots of buses and even sightseeing boats on the Danube (''Donau'') River.

See

  • Cathedral: Construction on the '''Ulmer Munster''' began in the 14th century, but the current version was only fully completed in 1890. The interior of the Munster contains gorgeous choir stalls by Jorg Syrlin (1469?1474) from the 15th century. The top of the steeple can be reached by climbing 768 steps and offers an amazing view of Ulm and the region (4€ for adults). On clear days, it is possible to see the Alps.
  • Fishermen's Quarter (''Fischerviertel'')
  • Schwörmontag (town festival with lots of people swimming in the ''Donau'' river. Every year on next to last Monday in July), also known as "Nabada"
  • Blautopf in Blaubeuren (a small town near Ulm).
  • The Christmas market on the plaza in front of the Münster.
  • The Wednesday and Saturday Farmers' Market in front of the Münster.
  • The Rathaus (city hall) with its ancient colorful painted walls and the astronomical clock (dating from 1520).
  • The library of Ulm, also known as "Glaspyramide" (glass pyramid), because of its architecture.
  • [http://www.museum-brotkultur.de/ Museum of Bread Culture] in the Old City, dedicated to the 6,000-year history of bread.
  • Kunsthalle Weishaupt
  • Do

  • Walk along the ''Donau'' river through the '''Fischerviertel'''. Visit the many art galleries there. See the '''Schiefes Haus''' and enjoy the nice and little houses with very little streets between and small rivers. Visit the birthplace of Albert Einstein.
  • Find out about all the current events happening in the city and the surroundings from [http://www.ulm-outside.de Ulm-Outside.de event portal.] The site is in german, but the people behind it are nice and give you gladly info in English if you contact them directly.
  • Buy

    The major shopping street starts at the train station and leads directly to the '''Ulmer Munster''' church.

    Eat

  • The '''Hemperium''' restaurant/bar where various meals made from the (impotent) male hemp plant are served. Prices are very attractive and food is good.
  • There are plenty of places to eat in the nice and quiet Fischerviertel, where you can get some genuine German food and beer.
  • The '''Kornhausle''' is a cozy small restaurant which serves crepes (yummy salty french pancakes), also very nice. Website: http://www.kornhaeusle-ulm.de/
  • The '''Tagblatt''' opens until late and is famous for it's big salads. It has one of the nicest beergardens right next to the river Danube.
  • The '''Donaustern''' is one of the better kebab booths in Ulm
  • Gaststatte zur Stadt Heidenheim, Oststadt. Big meals, Biergarten during summer.
  • Drink

  • The '''Barfuser''' restaurants brew their own beer. There is also one Barfuser beer garden directly at the Donau river.
  • '''Murphy's Law''' is an Irish Pub.
  • The '''Schlossle''' is perhaps one of the nicest beer gardens and can be reached within a 15min walk from the city. They also serve their own beer. [http://www.schloessle.com Schlossle Biergarten].
  • Sleep

  • '''Hotel Schiefes Haus'''[http://www.hotelschiefeshausulm.de/]. Very nice, but also very expensive (about 120 Euro).
  • the tourist office is very good.There are many pensions in the old town,whose owners do not speak english well so prefer the office to act for them.The old town on its own is worth the stop;with some excellent stuben.

    Contact

    There are a lot of internet cafes all over the town. Just ask.

    You can get free internet access at the new Stadtbibliothek (city library), next to the Rathaus (city hall). They have about 30 PC there. I don't know, if WLAN is also available there.

    [http://www.tourismus.ulm.de/index_e.dpx?lang=_e Official tourist web site]

    Get out

  • Augsburg
  • Stuttgart
  • Tubingen