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Culture of Ulm. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

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 the cathedral has begun in 1377 and has lasted for several years. The building impresses with its imposing scale. The length of the cathedral is 123 meters and its width is 49 meters, while the height of the nave is 41 meters. The perfect religious building fascinates with its interior, so travelers would have an opportunity to admire exquisite stained glass windows, priceless relics and works of art.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Ulm
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
Among other architectural attractions Stadthaus located near the cathedral is worth noting. It is a spectacular modern building of concrete and glass, making an amazing contrast to the strict building of the cathedral. One of the best architects of the United States has created the project; the construction of the building was completed in 1993.
An interesting tourist attraction is the Valentinskapelle. A miniature chapel was built in the second half of the 15th century following order of one of the notables of the city. The construction has perfectly preserved to this day; church-office is continued here. Fans of historical sites are recommended to walk around Auf dem Kreuz, which strikes with an abundance of beautiful old buildings. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Guide to Ulm sightseeing - things to see and to visit
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 … Open
The Sebastiankapelle located there was built in the early 15th century, as well as Zeughaus. There is also one of the most extraordinary sights, the Einstein-Brunnen, opened in 1984. Other major attractions are Seelturm Tower and Grabenhäusle medieval districts.
The conference venue is a castle No less attractive is a fishermen district (Fischerviertel). This is where the legendary House of Oaths (Schwörhaus), as well as Staufenmauer is situated. Alte Münz is considered one of the most beautiful attractions of the area. At every step you can discover interesting buildings of past centuries, including both common and unique, such as Schiefes Haus falling house.
In the section below, you can get one of our excursion, activities or city discovery tours over Ulm and surroundings. Our website offers 10-30% lower ticket prices, when compared to the offline purchase on the spot.

City tours, excursions and tickets in Ulm and surroundings

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Reference information
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Ulm
♥   Basilika St. Vitus, Ellwangen, 63.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Martin von Tours und St. Oswald, Weingarten, 70.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Ulm and near

Steinheimer Becken

From the series “Largest Meteorite Craters on Earth”
Check on the map:   Distance from Ulm center - 32.5 km.
The crater has been formed more than 14 million years ago. As it was found out in the course of the research, for millions of years it has being completely filled with water. At the time when the first settlements appeared at the territory of the crater, the lake has long been dry. Over millions of years, under an influence of natural factors and human activities, a unique landscape in the region has been changing dramatically. … Read further

Aalen

From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Ulm center - 50.6 km.
In 1924, ore mining became unprofitable and it was decided to close the mine. The entrance was concreted, depriving thousands of curious people of opportunity to visit the mysterious cave. For many years the interest of local residents and tourists to the old mines hasn’t exhausted, so in 1979 Aalen government decided to unseal the entrance and set an iron gate beside it. The mine is open to visit only in the period from May to September; you can move through the tunnels only by special electric train and only in special equipment. … Read further

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Ulm

Augsburg
Church of St. Ulrich and Afra is an important religious attraction of the city. There is also a beautiful basilica which is located next to the old church. The first mentions of the church belong to the 5th century. According to a legend, in the 10th century the ... Open »
Stuttgart
Schloss Solitude deserves special attention and it can be safely called the most prominent monument of the 18th century. This is an incredibly beautiful building in the Baroque style; a long time the castle housed a military school. Among religious buildings, ... Open »
Konstanz
This is a sculpture of ‘Imperia,’ which is a figure of 18 meters height. Large-scale statue weighs 18 tons and has not only decorative, but also practical value. The pedestal, on which the statue is mounted, is used as a measure of the water level. A lot of ... Open »
Dachau
Vacations in Dachau would certainly suit those who like to walk in beautiful natural places and enjoy the magnificence of nature away from noisy megacities. Those who can not imagine traveling without walking through busy streets and visiting all kinds of cultural and ... Open »
Ingolstadt
Ingolstadt amazes its guests with the abundance of museums and galleries. There are suitable venues for tourists of all ages and with different tastes. The Museum of World War I, which is open in a beautiful building, has a very interesting exhibition dedicated to the ... Open »
Bavaria
Another interesting historical object is Linderhof Palace; a visit there will be an unforgettable adventure. The construction of the castle has taken 20 years; it was ended in 1886. Its fabulously beautiful cream-colored facade is the epitome of the best architectural ... Open »
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