Sightseeing in Ulm - what to see. Complete travel guide
A major university center, this is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. There are many tourists here at any time of a year. People are attracted by unique places of interest, cozy restaurants and wide selection of shops.
1.The main form of public transport is a bus; in certain areas of the city you can travel by tram. The cost of the ticket for one trip is about 2 euros; holidaymakers also have an … Open
Ulm is a classic German city with an abundance of attractive local restaurants and bistros. Visitors of the city are advised to begin an acquaintance with features of local cuisine with a … Open
The historic Mezgerturm, also known as the Butcher's Tower, is an unusual historical symbol. It is remains of the medieval defensive structures. The tower was built in 1345. Its height is 36 meters. It has become a world-famous landmark due to a serious inclination. In the Middle Ages, the tower was built on a wetland, so over time, it began to lean. Now the level of its slope is only slightly lower than the famous leaning Tower of Pisa.
The symbol of this beautiful city with an interesting history is a sparrow (Ulmer Spatz). Travelers will certainly pay attention to the fact that souvenir shops sell a lot of interesting … Open
Guests of Ulm should definitely visit the Bread Museum, opened in 1955. The museum occupies a beautiful historic building. Once, there was a barn in it. Nowadays, around 18000 thematic exhibits have been collected there. You can see the tools used by German cultivators and millers hundreds of years ago. The historical exposition is supplemented with nice interactive exhibits. During a tour, visitors are offered to learn on their own how to make flour.
In the center of the city there is its main and most beautiful sight, Ulmer Münster. It is the highest cathedral in the world. The building is made in the Gothic style; the construction of … Open
We should also mention the preserved building of the old Mint. It was erected in the middle of the 16th century. They used wood as the main building material. Only later some parts of the building were reinforced with bricks. Today, the old mint is open for public visits.
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Survived castles around Ulm
♥ Castle 'Erbach Castle' , 11.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Dellmensingen Castle' , 12.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Kaltenburg Castle' , 26 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Helfenstein Castle' , 26.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Burgruine Eselsburg' , 26.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Erbach Castle' , 11.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Dellmensingen Castle' , 12.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Kaltenburg Castle' , 26 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Helfenstein Castle' , 26.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Burgruine Eselsburg' , 26.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Ulm
♥ Nature Park 'Tiroler Lechtal' , 125.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Park 'Ötztal' , 144.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Park 'Kaunergrat-Pitztal-Kaunertal' , 150 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Park 'Tiroler Lechtal' , 125.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Park 'Ötztal' , 144.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Park 'Kaunergrat-Pitztal-Kaunertal' , 150 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Ulm from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Ottobeuren Abbey
From the series “Rococo Architecture – Famous Monuments”
Check on the map: Distance from Ulm center - 55.6 km.
Many tourists tend to visit the historic Abbey during the warmer months. It is located in a very picturesque hilly area. There are wonderful places to walk near it. It is also interesting to visit the Abbey between February and November. Organ concerts are regularly held here at this time of year. Many of them are completely free to visit. Beautiful old houses, as well as other interesting sights, are located near the basilica. …
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Schloss Lichtenstein
From the series “The Most Inaccessible Buildings in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Ulm center - 54.2 km.
The last owner of the castle was Duke Wilhelm Urach, who created today's castle. Under the direction of the Duke, the last major conversion of the castle was carried out. Today it is an ideal example of Romanesque architecture. The old castle has a lot of interesting secrets. The rooms of his lower level were carved in the rock and are worth seeing for the followers of the unusual excursions. From the territory of the castle opens the wonderful panorama to the mountains. Many experienced travelers prefer to visit this area in autumn or spring. …
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