Ulm is a large city located on the Danube with over 100,000 residents in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. The university town is located on the southeastern edge of the Swabian Alb on the border with Bavaria. Ulm is known for its Gothic cathedral, whose church tower is the highest in the world at over 160 meters. The old fishing district is also one of the city’s highlights. Ulm is also the birthplace of Albert Einstein.
The good location of Ulm should also be highlighted as the city is in the center of the south and it only takes a few hours to get to many neighboring countries, but the city is also perfect for day trips to the mountains. Of course there is a lot to explore and enjoy here. Among other things, the Swabian culinary offering is a mix of hearty and sweet cuisine. If you come to Ulm you should definitely try Maultaschen, Käsespätzle or Schupfnudeln.
walking along the Danube and exploring medieval alleys
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The closest airport is Memmingen, which is around 40 minutes away by car. Ulm also has a large train station with many trains leaving every day to all corners of Germany and neighboring countries such as Austria, Switzerland and France. Ulm has many parking options not far from the center if you want to travel by car.
Every season has its own flair, but summer is probably the best time to visit Ulm. In spring (April, May) and autumn (September, October) temperatures are mostly still pleasant, however it also rains more. In winter it can get very cold and unpleasant, but also beautiful when the Christmas market opens at the end of November.
It is an average city when it comes to prices. For a beer, which tastes really good here, you’ll pay around 4-5€ in a restaurant. We recommend the Ulm Card, which costs 24€ for 24 hours with public transport and €19 without. Check out the official website and see an overview of all the free services included with the Ulm Card.
Although you can see and explore everything in one day, it is definitely worth spending a night in Ulm. A room in a good hotel costs around 100€ for two people.
