Things to do in

Ulm

Join a city center walking tour with a professional guide and discover historical and contemporary facts about Ulm and Neu Ulm. Visit the historic town hall with the richly ornamented astronomic clock and the extravagant painting of the facade. In keeping with the motto “Medieval Meets Modern”, see several new buildings which have been recently erected in the heart of Ulm. These buildings pay tribute to unique modern architecture and are called the new center of Ulm. Stroll through the charming Fishermen's and Tanners' Quarters – the most historic part of the city center. Its old narrow streets, walk along bridges and jetties, and get a sense of how the city looked during the Middle Ages. See the magnificent Ulm Minster Lutheran Church which has the highest church tower in the world. Admire the beauty of its interior and learn more about its construction from your expert guide.

Start the adventure at the Löwenbrunnen on Münsterplatz. First, visit the Ulm Minster, the largest Protestant church in Germany. You can climb the tower to get breathtaking views of the city. Then, pass by the preserved city wall, the still existing moat houses, and the Albert Einstein fountain. Continue your way through the Berblinger Tower and the crooked butcher's tower in the old fishing and tanning district. Then riddle yourself to the Schwörhaus and the town hall. Your city game box contains 11 sealed and numbered envelopes, each holding riddles that need to be solved. Follow clear and precise directions and find your way to the various sights. Once you solve a riddle you will be given a number, which reveals which envelope to open next. You won’t know ahead of time in which succession the Scavenger Hunt City Game envelopes need to be opened. Have fun while you receive detailed information regarding the historical background of every attraction. The Scavenger Hunt Box contains 11 sealed and numbered envelopes. These contain puzzles that need to be solved. Guided by clear and unambiguous directions, make your way through the inner city of Ulm. Solve the puzzles and let the clues lead you to the next destination. Each solved puzzle will yield a number that will tell you which envelope to open next. You will not know in advance what order the scavenger hunt city envelopes need to be opened. The envelopes will also contain detailed background information of each attraction, its history, its current use, and much more. Decide for yourself when to start your Scavenger Hunt through Ulm and how much time to spend at each location. Take a break from your Scavenger Hunt whenever you feel like it, or even continue your scavenger hunt on a different day. Order the Box and enjoy this special sightseeing tour whenever you want. Please note that the scavenger box will be shipped to you and needs approximately 4 days.

Starting at minster square, you will learn interesting background information about the construction of Ulm Minster with the highest church tower in the world (exterior tour). The tour then takes you to the neighbourhood north of Ulm Minster and on to the new Ulm city centre. Under the motto ›Medieval meets modern‹, you will see several new buildings that have been constructed in the heart of Ulm in recent years and decades. These buildings are a tribute to the unique modern architecture and form a charming contrast to the historical sights. The Ulm Town Hall awaits you in the immediate neighbourhood. The early Renaissance building not only displays what is probably Germany's largest fresco cycle of the 16th century, but also an astronomical clock with zodiac signs and moon phases. The tour continues past the leaning Butcher tower and onto the city wall. Things get really romantic in the fishermen's and tanners' quarter. With its small alleyways, bridges and footbridges, Ulm's most important old town ensemble conveys a medieval flair. Today, the once shabby craftsmen's quarter awaits you with top-restored buildings – including the Crooked House, the world's most leaning hotel according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

This tour, in which real criminal cases are traced, does not go back to the Middle Ages for once, but to Ulm and Neu-Ulm in the 70s and 90s. When the Münsterplatz was still a car park, the Americans still organised the nightlife (and danced to Milli Vanilli) and the twin cities had to deal with the drug scene and the phenomenon of the skinhead scene. Within the well-chosen criminal cases, the perspective is repeatedly changed in order to immerse the reader in the time and the events as well as possible. This tour therefore goes far beyond the individual murder cases and also allows us to trace the respective time and society.

Use the UlmCard for 24 or 48 hours and get the best out of your stay: free tower climb to the highest church tower in the world, free guided tour through the city including Ulm Minster, free entrance to many exciting museums and exhibitions, gastronomic delicacies, free souvenirs and more! All free UlmCard services at a glance: Sightseeing • Tourist-Information Ulm/Neu-Ulm: Guided city tour including Ulm Minster • Ulm Minster: Tower climb to the highest church tower in the world Museums/Exhibitions • The Einsteins–Museum of an Ulm family: Free entrance • Danube Swabian Central Museum: Free entrance • Edwin Scharff Museum: Free entrance • Local History Museum: Postcard with a historical city view • HfG-Archiv Ulm: Free entrance • Wiblingen Monastery: Free entrance • kunsthalle weishaupt: Free entrance • Museum Bread and Art–World Food Forum: Free entrance • Museum Ulm @kunsthalle weishaupt: Free entrance • m25–Experience Area: 1 free flight with the flight simulator Birdly • Museum of Nature Ulm: Free entrance • Stadthaus Ulm: 1 thyme scent garden cube Leisure • Zoological Garden Ulm: Free entrance Gastronomy • Brot und Stühle & Oh My Waffle!: 1 cold brew coffee • Crêperie Kornhäusle: 1 cup of cider • Konzertsaal Kaffeehaus, Konditorei & Restaurant: 1 espresso • me and all hotel ulm: 1 welcome drink at the rooftop bar • Restaurant Zur Lochmühle: Apple fritters with cinnamon and sugar • Seeberger Genusswelt: 1 hot drink of your choice (excluding pots) Souvenirs • Chocolat: 1 goufrais (Gugelhupf-shaped cocoa confectionery) • Gutes von hier: A pack of ›Ulm-Pasta‹ (100 g) • Tourist-Information Ulm/Neu-Ulm: 1 souvenir of Ulm/Neu-Ulm Additional service Mobility • Free travel on bus and tram in the city of Ulm/Neu-Ulm (fare zones 10 and 20) as well as to the cities of Blaustein, Herrlingen, Thalfingen & Rasthaus Seligweiler

Welcome to Ulm, a city steeped in history and home to remarkable world records. Situated on the banks of the Danube, Ulm's rich heritage dates back to the Middle Ages, with its first mention in 854 AD. This charming city is renowned for its architectural marvels, including the world's tallest cathedral spire at Ulm Minster, standing at 161.5 meters. Ulm is also home to the most crooked house in the world, as recognized by Guinness World Records. Adding to its historical significance, Ulm boasts the world's oldest known sculpture, the 40,000-year-old Lion Man, discovered in the nearby Hohlenstein-Stadel cave. But Ulm's contributions to the world extend beyond impressive statistics and historical artifacts. The city is the birthplace of Albert Einstein, whose theory of relativity revolutionized modern science. This walking tour will take you through the main highlights of Ulm, from its medieval architecture to its modern scientific legacy. As you explore, you'll encounter the quirky charm of Ulm, embodied in the local tongue twister “In Ulm, um Ulm, und um Ulm herum,” and discover how this city seamlessly blends its rich past with a vibrant present.

Are you looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this self-guided activity is made for you! You’ll entertain your group with fun quizzes, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. This activity is ideal for families or for travelers who want to explore the city at their own pace. No worries, the quizzes are easy: you’ll just need to observe your surroundings. Please be advised that the explanations about each monument are written (no audioguide included). With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the following locations: 1. Einstein Fountain 2. Berblinger Tower 3. Town Hall 4. City Library 5. Ulm Minster 6. Schwörhaus 7. Schiefes Haus 8. Metzgerturm Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Explore the city and solve quizzes about the main monuments to gather as many points as possible. Download the Wanderway app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided tour. So, are you ready to explore Ulm?

Accompany the Ulm gravedigger to the legendary Old Cemetery. Whose last walk will it be? We start in the Höll, in the former poor people's neighbourhood behind the only remaining gate tower of the old imperial city. From there, we wander through the (mostly) fog-shrouded alleyways of the Cross neighbourhood in the footsteps of curiosities, celebrities and weird stories. After the gloomy secrets of Heimstrasse, we arrive at the Old Cemetery and see where there might still be a free spot... For whom? You will find out when you book this tour.

Go on an adrenaline-pumping adventure with the group activity 'The Hunt’. Feel the thrill of chasing or dodging as you are divided into teams - the criminals and the police. Imagine being immersed in a world of tension and strategy as the clock starts ticking and the hunt begins. It's a battle that requires strategy. The teams needs to hide, chase and run. Every minute is crucial, every minute is exciting! It's a game for people who like action and strategy. Enjoy 'The Hunt' with your friends, family or colleagues.

This city tour has been enriched with unusual information that goes far beyond the usual. How much beer did the people of Ulm drink in the 19th century? How much did the tower of Ulm Minster move during Storm Lothar? What other ›unbelievable things‹ does the Crooked House harbour, along with its incline? Many Ulm curiosities that are often unknown even to the people of Ulm! It's great fun to guess at each stop whether the facts are true or whether our tour guide was fibbing! If you want to experience an entertaining tour and enjoy guessing and puzzling, you've come to the right place!