Ulm, Germany
Located on the Danube river, Ulm is a safe, charming, and picturesque city that offers a unique experience for students who wish to study in Germany. Far from the hustle of Berlin and the frenzy of Frankfurt, and brimming with history, culture, and enchantment, Ulm is the ideal destination for those who wish to learn, discover, and experience authentic southern Germany.
Just an hour from Stuttgart and 75 minutes from Munich by train, Ulm is a lively city with a rich history. With more tourist attractions per square kilometer than most destinations in Germany, a thriving food and drink scene, and the beauty of the Swabian Jura, the Allgäu and Lake Constance just a stone’s throw away, Ulm is unlike any other German city. Plus, as the birthplace of Albert Einstein, and home to the world’s tallest church steeple, Ulm is certainly full of character.
Things to See in Ulm
Ulm Cathedral (Ulmer Münster)
Fischermen‘s Quarter (Fischerviertel)
Ulm townhall (Rathaus)
Ulm city wall (Stadtmauer)
Ulm river bank and park (Friedrichsau)
Summer Festivals in Ulm
International Danube Festival (5-14 July 2024)
Fun Fair Ulm (12-28. July 2024)
Serenade of Lights on the Danube (20 July 2024)
Oath Monday (22 July 2024)
Nabada, River festival with life music (25 July – 10 August 2024)
Storm the castle, Music and culture (25 July – 10 August 2024)
Ulm Wine Festival (31 July – 17 August 2024)
Things to See in the Region
Swimming lakes on the outskirts of Ulm
Zugspitze (2,962m, Highest mountain in Germany)
Swabian Alb (Caves and Adventures)
Alb-Donau-Kreis (Ice Age, caves, Unesco World Heritage Site)
Stuttgart Highlights (Stuttgart)
Tourist info Munich (München)