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City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Ulm is a town at the edge of Bavaria in Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany. It is home to the highest church steeple in the world (161.53 m), even higher than the Cathedral (Dom in German) of Cologne.
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Construction on this Gothic cathedral began in the 14th century, but the current version was only fully completed in 1890. The interior of the Münster contains gorgeous choir stalls by Jörg Syrlin (1469–1474) from the 15th century. The top of the steeple, which is the tallest in the world, can be reached by climbing 768 steps and offers an amazing view of Ulm and the region (7€ for adults). On clear days, it is possible to see the Alps.
Fischerviertel
A scenic old part of town with half-timbered houses, around the Blau River. Contains the crookedest hotel in the world
city hall
With its ancient colourful painted walls and the astronomical clock (dating from 1520).
The library of Ulm, also known as "Glaspyramide" (glass pyramid), because of its architecture.
Founded in 1092 by Benedictine monks. Points of interest are the late Baroque basilica and the Rococo library room. There is also a museum in the convent building. The monastery is the starting point of the Upper-Swabian Baroque Route
The largest preserved fortifications in Germany. Built from 1842 - 1859 to protect from attacks by France.
Aquarium
Zoological garden founded in 1935. Features a Danube Tunnel, tropical house, numerous aquariums and vivariums, free-flight aviary, outdoor enclosures, petting zoo and many animals including amphibians and fish.
In the Old City, dedicated to the 6,000-year history of bread.
Weishaupt Gallery
A modern art museum.
Containing ancient and modern art, including the world's oldest zoomorphic figurine.
Covers the history of the Danube Swabians.
Exhibition about the secular aspects of the monastery's history.
Town House
Built by start architect Richard Meier. Changing exhibitions of contemporary art.
Scientific collections of the history of earth and the flora and fauna.
The annual parade at the beginning of Carnival season.
Festival in Friedrichsau Parc. Famous artists from all kind of genres perform in the huge red and blue circus tent. Every year from May - July.
A town festival that includes the serenade of lights, the historic oath and the Nabada, a water parade in the Danube (Donau) river. Every year on third weekend in July.
Every year. End of September.
On the plaza in front of the Münster.
On Wednesday and Saturday in front of the Münster.
Restaurant/bar where various meals made from the (impotent) male hemp plant are served. Prices are very attractive and food is good.
Big meals, Biergarten during summer.
A cozy small restaurant which serves crèpes (yummy salty French pancakes), also very nice.
Very good German fish and meat dishes.
The Barfüßer restaurants brew their own beer. There is also one Barfüßer beer garden directly at the Danube.
Murphy's Law is an Irish pub.
The Schlössle is perhaps one of the nicest beer gardens and can be reached within a 15-min walk from the city. They also serve their own beer.
Basic hotel but clean, not too expensive and close to the centre.
Very nice, but also very expensive. Breakfast included.
Located next to the Münster.
Quality hotel with a very good breakfast buffet. Locate by the river, bit of a stroll to the town centre
By plane
From these airports you can take the ICE or IC train to get to Ulm.
By car
Ulm is near the intersection of the A7 and A8 autobahns.
The town centre is small enough to walk around, but there are lots of buses and even sightseeing boats on the Danube (Donau) River. There's a Straßenbahn with two intersecting lines. Route planner is available online.
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